The Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 offers activities for all this summer. From weekly card games and bingo, to monthly meals such as the family-friendly Pancake Breakfast on the third Sunday of each month or the Friday night Fish & Chip Dinner, the Legion welcomes everyone in the …
Valley voters and business owners have access to a Virtual Online Debate for all provincial election candidates on Thursday, May 19 from 12pm to 1:30 pm; and to an in-person Meet & Greet at the Clarion Hotel, 900 Pembroke St.East, Pembroke, between 5pm and 7 pm. Thanks to organizer of …
Valley artisan co-operative Bluebird Collective is ready for summer and celebrates their grand opening with a fashion show on Bay Day. Bluebird Collective was formed late last year when founder Sigrid Geddes of Sigrid’s Naturals, then aided by Amber Flokstra Radema, decided to showcase the work of other Valley artists …
Stationkeepers MV distributed the following media release: The Stationkeepers MV will be out in force this coming long weekend promoting a new children’s playground structure that the group plans on building for the Water Tower Park. The non-profit group will also be at the old Barry’s Bay Railroad Station on …
The following media release was distributed by the Ontario Provincial Police on May 16: Police Week is an annual recognition week that focuses on acknowledging police services and increasing community awareness around policing. (ORILLIA, ON) – Are you passionate about making a difference and helping build safer communities within Ontario? During this …
Ward 1 incumbent Councillor John Henry Rutledge has put his name forward to run for Council in this fall’s municipal election. (Shown above at Feb.2022 Council meeting. Photo YouTube) Rutledge is the only candidate declared as certified by Deputy Clerk Virginia Phanenhour as of May 10 on the Township website. …
In response to the Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Liberal Riding Association nominating their candidate for the upcoming provincial election later today, Kurt Stoll shares: “The NDP are in the best position of any party to challenge the Conservatives in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. In the most recent provincial and federal elections, the NDP have come in …
Over the May 7-8 weekend, local Liberals across Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke nominated Oliver Jacob, McNab/Braeside Councillor and young community champion, as their Ontario Liberal candidate for the June 2nd, 2022 provincial election. “Over the last two years, Canadians have learned just how much we can accomplish when we work together to support …
Voter information – highlights Vote by mail registration deadline is 6 pm on May 27. Voter registration cards are in the mail. Advance in-person voting: May 19 to May 27 from 10 am to 8 pm at Opeongo Seniors Centre, 19 Stafford Street, Barry’s Bay. (Accessible location) Click HERE to …
On May 4 Madawaska Valley Fire Department (MVFD) responded to a call about an unattended fire just off Old Barry’s Bay Road. Arriving at the scene, MVFD personnel could smell plastic burning and noticed blue smoke through the trees. An open air fire was discovered at 1:20 pm with no …
Dear Mayors, Reeves and Councillors of Renfrew County and the City of Pembroke: Elected officials in the Ottawa Valley have been lobbied to support the “NSDF,” the giant Chalk River nuclear waste landfill for one million tonnes of radioactive and hazardous waste. Above: Near Surface Disposal Facility – Chalk River Laboratories. (Photo Canadian …
Barry’s Bay resident in serious collision in Algonquin Park A serious single vehicle collision in Algonquin Provincial Park resulted in driver extrication from the vehicle and transport to hospital by ORNGE Air. On Sunday, May 8, 2022, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial …
Nominations for the next municipal election on October 24, 2022 opened at the beginning of this month. Since May 1 fell on a Sunday, the earliest a candidate could put their name forward was May 2nd – and Barry’s Bay business owner Helen Benn didn’t hesitate to file her nomination …
The following media release was circulated by Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew: Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) – Lanark & Renfrew has partnered with Ukrainian Diaspora Support Canada (UADSC) to help create a response network for displaced Ukrainians across the Ottawa Valley. The UADSC, a registered Canadian not-for-profit organization, …
The following media release was submitted by St. Francis Memorial Hospital St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) is excited to share that it has received official approval of its Emergency Department (ED) Redevelopment Project Stage 2 submission from the Ministry of Health. Above: Members of the SFMH Emergency Team Sept/2021 from …
