The Provincial Carjacking Joint Task Force (PCJTF) is pleased to announce the results of enforcement actions against those responsible for violent vehicle crimes in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including carjackings and home invasions for the purpose of vehicle theft. Since September 21, 2023, the PCJTF’s efforts have resulted in: …
Submitted by Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade Over the past few months, the Madawaska Valley Fire Department has responded to four fire alarm calls in which the fire alarms were intentionally pulled. False alarms are a serious safety concern because we respond to them as emergencies. This makes crews …
Members of the Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid several charges after conducting motorized snow vehicle enforcement on Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trail. On January 23rd, 2024, at shortly after noon, officers stopped a snowmobile traveling on OFSC Trail B106E. As a result of …
Cheryl Gallant, MP, (Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke) will be hosting a town hall meeting to discuss proposed federal methane emissions regulations for local farmers, the Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME) Protocol. In December the federal government announced an additional set of changes to reduce methane emissions from dairy and beef …
Sex offence charges laid, police urge victims to come forward Officers from the Crime Unit of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a Pembroke resident with several sex-related offences in relation to a minor. The investigation began in mid-January 2024, after a …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has completed its annual review of allelementary and secondary student immunizations. RCDHU is in the process of mailingImmunization Notice letters to students either missing one or more required vaccines, or if theirimmunization record has not been submitted to RCDHU. The Immunization of School …
Renfrew County Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario are bringing health care services to all youth ages 12-25. Anyone looking for in person health services should contact the Intake Coordinator. This free Health Services is open to area youths every Thursday at its Pembroke location (278 Nelson Street Street). More information is …
In Ontario, there are approximately 350,000 senior women living alone and 30 percent of them are living in poverty. With rental prices so high and vacancy rates so low, it is no surprise that single, senior women are struggling. That is why Senior Women Living Together (SWLT) is urgently expanding …
Congratulations are in order for fire fighter Monika Sawiak who has been promoted to Fire Captain of MV’s South Hall. Sawiak has served MV as a fire fighter in the South Hall for the past eleven years and is the first woman in the history of MV Fire Department to …
The year has started well for three lucky Weekly Prize winners in the Catch The Ace progressive lottery held by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Vivian Recoskie of Whitney was the Week 8 winner of the Catch the Ace draw, with a ticket purchased at the Whitney Pharmacy. She chose …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging all motorists to be cautious of animals after responding to property damage collisions involving deer, moose and racoons over the past week in the Killaloe Detachment area. If you spot an animal on the road ahead, stay in control, …
Winter is traditionally the time for gardeners to place their seed orders and make plans to start seedlings indoors. But green thumbs in Madawaska Valley use their January meeting for fun as well as planning. On Thursday, Jan.18 at the Opeongo Seniors Centre, 19 Stafford Street in Barry’s Bay, MV …
Festive RIDE ends with more than 1400 impaired driving charges With the provincial Festive RIDE campaign now concluded, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid 1,472 impaired driving charges against drivers who chose to ring in the new year facing the loss of their driver’s licence, other penalties and a criminal record. During the 47-day …
Dear Reader, You may have noticed a lack of activity on The Current recently and for this we apologize. There have been a few technical hitches over the holidays which are now resolved, and our website is back to normal. We hope that you had time to enjoy the holiday …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The Palmer Rapids and Area Lions Club have gathered again to support local healthcare services in the community. They recently provided $7,500, which includes a $5,000 donation to the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s (SFVHF) Giving Tuesday Match-It Campaign, $2,000 from their Tree …
