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, …
Readers who believe they’re on Santa’s Nice List might want to include some of these fiction titles in their letters to him, whereas readers who suspect they might be on Santa’s Naughty List could perhaps gift these novels to themselves. Everyone deserves a good book. Above: Santa (Jack Vanderburg, the author’s …
Following publicity surrounding sexual abuse allegations against former music teacher Uwe Lieflander who was employed at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College, (2007-2017), SWC announced in early August that it would arrange for an independent investigation. On December 2, The Current received a media release advising that SWC has retained …
The Madawaska Valley Public Library (MVPL) has a lot of questions, and they are hoping you might have some of the answers. Trivia Night, the most popular MVPL annual event , has been tweaked to allow teams to play remotely, where teams will play under the honour system rather than …
Editor’s note: Renfrew County & District Health Unit’s (RCDHU) recommendation for vigilance is of particular relevance in Madawaska Valley because according to RCDHU’s Case Summaries by Municipality, MV has seen a much greater increase of case numbers recently compared to our neighbours. Here is the increase in the number of …
On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at approximately 4:05 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress at an electrical business on Highway 60, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle and …
Police seek information about mischief, animal injury on Stone Church Road On Thursday, November 25, 2021, at approximately 12:35 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a mischief to property and animal injury call, on Stone Church Road, in the Township of Killaloe …
Just in time for the Tree of Lights virtual lighting ceremony which will be held on Friday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m., local Communities in Bloom volunteers created Christmas Swags for Main Street and the Railway Station in Barry’s Bay. The creative helpers included Elser Lee (Faith) Archer, Jeneene Brunton, …
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, at approximately 11: 20 a.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving a passenger car on Highway 60 near Mill Street, in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. Preliminary investigation has revealed the …
As exclusively reported by The Current earlier this week, Councillor Andrea Budarick has appealed the Decision of Justice Martin James declaring her seat on Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Council (BLR) vacant. Yesterday, Budarick’s lawyer Angela Chaisson of Millard & Co. (Pictured above. Photo millardco.ca) persuaded Superior Court Justice Robyn M. …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit distributed the following release Nov.26 Today, marked the launch of designated COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children aged 5 to 11. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) was excited to host the first children’s only clinic across Renfrew County and District (RCD) at 141 …
