The Ontario Government distributed the following information on Dec.30 In response to the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is taking further action to provide additional protection to high-risk settings, and continue to safeguard hospitals and ICU capacity as the …
The following announcement was distributed by Renfrew County District Health Unit on Dec.24: The proportion of Omicron cases are rising rapidly across Ontario, including 2 confirmed and 15 suspect cases in Renfrew County and District (RCD) today and a total of 85 new cases reported over the past 7 days. …
Renfrew County and District Covid-19 Vaccine Communications Committee distributed the following on Dec.22: The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is pleased to announce that it, with the support of partner organizations, has doubled its vaccination efforts in the past week alone. Furthermore, beginning December 23rd, the Pembroke vaccination site …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Staff at the Barry’s Bay Beer Store turned empties into donations for St. Francis Memorial Hospital this past July. An amazing $3,764.95 was raised in the month-long bottle drive, a corporate initiative to support local healthcare and front line workers during these challenging times. …
Health Canada issued a recall of several generic over-the-counter powdered cold and flu medications on December 20, 2021. The products, made by CellChem Pharmaceuticals Inc., are marketed for adults and children 12 years of age or older under several pharmacy store brands such as Biomedic, Pharmasave, Rexall, Teva, Life Brand …
On Monday, November 1, 2021, at approximately 2:45 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an armed robbery at a residence in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. An unknown person entered the residence armed with a firearm and demanded cash. The victim was …
Renfrew County and Distribt Health Unit released the following on Dec.17: Effective Monday, December 20th, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and its partners will be expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccination third dose (booster) in line with the province, meaning that everyone 18 years of age and …
60th Anniversary of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406, Barry’s Bay, Ontario The Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406, has had the assistance of the Ladies Auxiliary since May 18, 1961. It started a few weeks earlier, on April 23rd of that year, when interested …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade offers these fire safety tips to ensure that everyone in your household enjoys a safe Christmas: If you have a real tree in your home, when you bring it to the house cut a little off the bottom to make it fresh. Water your …
The diocese of Pembroke, like dioceses all over the world, has just launched a process called “synod.” If successful, this initiative of Pope Francis could be one of the most important reforms in the history of the Catholic Church, equal to the renewal brought about by the Vatican II Council …
The following was received from the Province of Ontario on Dec.15, 2021 To protect Ontario’s progress in the fight against COVID-19 and safeguard the province’s hospitals and intensive care units (ICUs) in the face of the rapidly-spreading Omicron variant, the Ontario government is rapidly accelerating its booster dose rollout by …
The fate of a Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Council seat is in limbo following the decision of an Ontario court released on December 6, 2021. Madam Justice Ryan Bell dismissed Budarick’s request for a stay , stating in her decision, “Ms. Budarick has not shown that it is in the …
A new retail outlet arrived on Opeongo Line in Barry’s Bay this month – just in time to help with your Christmas shopping. In what Sigrid Geddes and Amber Flokstra Radema refer to as a “creative collision” the two women decided to combine their mutual need for a high street …
Investigators with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, along with members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind community members of the following 12 scams of the holidays. The spirit of the holidays is a time of giving for most but, for scammers, it is …
Due to the strong winds on Saturday, December 11, 2021, many areas within the Township of Madawaska Valley have lost power, with anticipated restored power scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Hydro crews are busy accessing and repairing broken lines and poles. We understand that there are still hundreds without power, …
