The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) along with the assistance of an OPP Collision Reconstructionist and Technical Collision Investigator is investigating a fatal, single motor vehicle collision. On May 15, 2021, shortly before 4:00 p.m., UOV officers, along with Renfrew County paramedics responded to …
As previously reported by The Current, last November Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan Township (BLR) commenced a Superior Court application under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (MCIA) against Councillor Andrea Budarick (at right above). The claim which was commenced by BLR’s Integrity Commissioner, Peggy Young-Lovelace of E4m (above left), asks the …
At a Public Meeting held May 4, Madawaska Valley Township staff and Council responded to multiple communications from residents regarding the proposed development of 1048a-b Mill Street in Combermere by new owners Craig and Jude Kelley. A significant number of objections to redevelopment of the former St. Paul’s Church related …
The trial of bar server Ann Senack on criminal negligence charges causing death and bodily harm resumed on May 13 following its abrupt adjournment on April 30. The reason for the request for that adjournment by the Crown was revealed when Renfrew Crown Attorney Jeffrey Richardson announced to the Court …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) released the following at 1:35 p.m. on May 13: Today, May 13, the Ontario Government announced that it is extending the provincewide Stay-at-Home Order (O.Reg. 265/21) until at least June 2, 2021. All public health and workplace safety measures under the provincewide emergency …
On May 12, Renfrew County Real Estate Board released last month’s sales figures. The average price of homes sold in April 2021 was $408,287, a substantial increase of 37.3 percent from April 2020. The more comprehensive year-to-date average price was $390,549, a jump of 37.5 percent from the first four …
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OPP Killaloe Detachment Serious collision on Opeongo Road investigated: On Thursday, May 6, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a two vehicle collision, involving two pickup trucks near Constant Lake Road, in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. A …
Free legal advice for victims of sexual assault John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, reminds residents that as of this month the Ontario government is providing up to four hours of free legal advice to victims of sexual assault. The province-wide expansion of this program, which has been available as a pilot …
On May 4 the People’s Party of Canada submitted the following: On May 1, David Ainsworth was officially acclaimed as the PPC candidate for the riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke for the 44th general election. David Ainsworth will now act as the official representative of the People’s Party of Canada locally and …
RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee update Below is the summary of vaccination roll-out in Renfrew County & District released on May 5: Second dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments for Renfrew County & District residents Renfrew County & District Health Unit has begun to book appointments for second dose COVID-19 vaccination appointments …
On May 7 Pembroke Regional Hospital issued the following advice for COVID-friendly patient gifts this Mother’s Day Weekend. If you plan to celebrate Mother’s Day with a hospital patient, please remember to check the requirements. In alignment with guidance from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit, the Pembroke Regional …
The following was received from County of Renfrew on May 5: On Tuesday, 59 heads of Council from across eastern Ontario gathered for a virtual meeting and voiced overwhelming support for the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Gig Project, which aims to connect homes and businesses across the region with …
On May 3 the following progress update was received from Network 24. As part of the provincial initiative to make health care more collaborative, integrated and patient-centred, a local team comprised of dozens of health and social service partners has now submitted an application to become an Ontario Health Team …
A media release from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry received May 3 states: The Ontario government is enhancing the protection of the province’s precious natural resources and ensuring public safety by recruiting additional conservation officers. John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, said, “We are incredibly fortunate …
