Two individuals have been charged in relation to a suspicious death that occurred in North Algona-Wilberforce. On July 21, 2021 shortly after 6:30 p.m. the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from East Region OPP Criminal Operations, responded to a 911 call at a motel on …
Note: On July 28 RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee provided a vaccination update. To see the locations for this week’s Walk-In Vaccination Clinics, please check our Classified/Notices page. Renfrew County and District vaccination status at July 26 As of July 26, 135,371 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered through …
No hot pets — leave them at home The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging pet owners to leave their pets at home as temperatures begin to rise. The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP has already started to receive calls from concerned citizens after …
County of Renfrew issued the following statement on July 27: In Tokyo, two of our local athletes are preparing for the upcoming 800-meter event this Thursday at the Japan National Stadium. For our newest Olympian, Madeleine Kelly, it’s her first Olympics, for Melissa Bishop-Nriagu it is her third; both call …
Florist Pam McNichol said the time was right to make Church Street Flowers more visible along the Opeongo Line in Barry’s Bay so she worked with realtor (and her new landlord) Kristen Graves-Kuiack on their new location between V&S Stedmans and Cat Nap & Lazy Dog. Pam said with pride …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit issued the following Air Quality Statement at 3:10 p.m. on July 26: A special air quality statement has been issued for Renfrew County and District by Environment Canada. Smoke from active forest fires in northwestern Ontario may move over southern Ontario. Reduced visibility and …
Fireworks in Madawaska Valley If you’re planning a celebration at the cottage, please be considerate of your neighbours, pets and wildlife. The recently amended Noise By-law in Madawaska Valley permits fireworks only between dusk and 11 p.m. No later! By-law violations may incur a $250 fine. Catholic churches closed this …
The following announcement was received from Valley Manor CEO Trisha DesLaurier on July 24: Please be advised that due to the current situation in Barry’s Bay related to the COVID-19 outbreak, Valley Manor will be suspending visitors from entering the building or having any residents leave the building until the …
Polish language short film ready for festival run Filmmaker Adam Benish is no stranger to the Valley. Benish found himself in Madawaska Valley a couple of years ago working on the filming of The Manhattan Project and thinking of his own family, he determined to make a Polish language film …
July 22 was a challenging day for businesses in Barry’s Bay as three statements were issued regarding temporary closure/staff shortages in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) followed by distributing a media release on July 23 warning residents of three new …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit distributed the following on July 23: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting three new COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District (RCD). This has led to at least 20 high-risk contacts and 4 suspect workplace outbreaks. RCDHU and partners want …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from East Region OPP Criminal Operations and Forensic Identification Services, under direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, is investigating a suspicious death in North Algona-Wilberforce. On July 21, 2021 shortly after 6:30 p.m. the OPP responded to a …
Since 2002 residents in the Madawaska Valley and area have benefited from an assisted living facility in the heart of Barry’s Bay beside the Railway Station. Re-christened as Champlain Gardens last year after a change of ownership the residence, formerly known as Water Tower Lodge, deferred its Grand Opening until …
Take-Home Trivia goes international – virtually Library staff have had to be inventive to continue to provide services for patrons through the pandemic. The popular annual Trivia Quiz fundraiser was a Covid casualty; that is until staff came up with the idea for Take-Home Trivia. As Library CEO Karen Filipkowski …
The Renfrew County & District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee issued the following on July 21: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and partners are encouraging residents across Renfrew County and District (RCD) to take advantage of COVID-19 vaccine appointments as soon as possible, as mass immunization clinics will be …
