As previously reported, The Current’s owners have taken an extended break from the final throes of a Valley winter, but this week sees us back to normal – refreshed and ready to roll. While away our reporting particularly on the investigative side was necessarily limited, but thanks to our regular …
Editor’s note: The following joint media release was distributed Apr.19 after Madawaska Valley Council at its Regular Council Meeting today passed By-law 2022-41 which authorized the Township to enter into and execute a Tripartite Agreement with Bronis Ronald Shalla and Alice Shalla, St. Francis Memorial Hospital Association, and Valley Manor …
Stone Fence Theatre, a company dedicated to developing original shows that focus on the Ottawa Valley and its people and on showcasing Ottawa Valley artistNs, is holding a theatre camp for young people this summer in Pembroke. “The purpose of the camp is to keep theatre alive and pass the …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a suspicious death at a residence in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. On Thursday, April 14, 2022, shortly before 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call at a residence in Killaloe. Officers located a deceased 42 …
This is a joint message from Champlain region’s hospital Chiefs of Staff and Medical Officers of Health OTTAWA – April 7, 2022 – The level of COVID-19 in the Champlain region is on the rise. The COVID-19 wastewater viral signal is increasing in the region and is at record levels …
Enthusiasm and hard work paid off for Bay Blades player Chadd Stoppa who was delighted to receive official word that he has been selected to attend Canada’s National Para Program “NextGen” sledge hockey training camp later this month. Stoppa (Above, On the ice. Photo submitted) is a young man with not …
Editor’s note: On Dec.7 2021 The Current reported that an independent investigator had been instructed by Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct by former SWC music teacher Uwe Lieflander. That investigation has now concluded and on Mar.30 SWC posted the following update on …
St. Francis Memorial Hospital distributed the following media release on Mar.29: St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) held the last Barry’s Bay mass Immunization clinic on March 23rd, 2022. Going forward, the RCDHU staff will be operating smaller clinics in different locations throughout …
Enjoy the trails? Get involved! Renfrew County ATV Club President Teresa Hebb asks, “Are you cooped up? Do you feel ready to invest your time and get to know the trails?” She suggests you join the RCATV Club leadership, event or trails teams and help the volunteers keep local trails …
Submitted by Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support After more than ten years on the campus at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in the former ambulance building, the Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support agency (BBAHS) main office is moving to a new location in the Village …
At a Special Meeting held on Mar.16, Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan (BLR) Council met to fill two vacancies. This was made necessary when former Councillor Andrea Budarick’s seat was vacated by Court order and former Councillor Trevor Lidtkie resigned from Council. Above: Mayor Sheldon Keller (left), Councillor Iris Kauffeldt, Candidate Stefan …
Long-term care homes in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke will receive more than $7 million from the provincial government as part of its plan to fix long-term care across the province. John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, said this initiative will increase staffing levels to bring care standards up to four hours per day by …
Police seek assistance investigating Barry’s Bay brawl The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for community assistance in relation to an assault and threats incident, that occurred on Thursday, March 10, 2022 during the morning hours on John Street in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Police …
Comrade Joan Boulding of the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 came up with the idea that the Legion could raise money for the Red Cross in support of the Ukraine. The Canadian Government will match donations dollar for dollar up to a total of $30 million. Donations will …
Madawaska Valley Fire Dept. fire fighters were called out on three occasions between Monday Mar.10 at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. the following night. Each call was different in nature. The first was for extrication at a motor vehicle collision on Monday evening. Then, on Tuesday morning MV fire fighters …
