Do you need a COVID-19 test? The weekly Public Testing Schedule is available on our Classified/Notices page as usual. Madawaska Valley Township also advises that due to high demand, there will be an additional swab clinic today, Monday Mar.22, in Barry’s Bay, as well as extended hours on Friday Mar.26. …
An English proverb about spring weather goes, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” Photo above: Old Farmer’s Almanac. Image of excerpt: Gnomologia-adagies-and-proverbs 1783 wikipedia.org This might well describe Madawaska Valley Township’s budget process over the past few weeks. At the March 2 Council in Committee meeting, we …
The following media release was received from Renfrew-Nippising-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski on Mar.19: EORN announces Rogers Communications as the successful proponent for the Cell Gap Project RFP Rural Ontario will now have more reliable cellular services as a result of Ontario’s $71 million investment. Local MPP of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, John Yakabuski …
The following was received from Renfrew County & District Health Unit on March 19: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in conjunction with the Township of Madawaska Valley and the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch, Raglan are declaring a COVID-19 community outbreak within the two local municipalities. RCDHU confirms …
The following was received from the Ontario Health Team Communication and Engagement Group for Network 24 The Ontario government is changing the way health care is organized in our province so that it is more patient-centred and efficient. To do this, the government has asked the people and groups who …
The following was received from Renfrew County and District Health Unit at 5:45 p.m. on Mar.18 2021: Community transmission – not outbreak status – school remains open Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a third …
Break and Enter at Madawaska Valley residence On Sunday, March 14, 2021, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter to a residence on Weglarz Road, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Entry appeared to be gained through a window. Firewood, …
At 3:45 p.m. on Mar.16 the following media release was received: Today, March 16, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), is confirming that a second student at Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay, has a positive laboratory-confirmed …
The following media release was received March 15 from RCDHU Today, March 15, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), confirmed that a student at Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay, has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel …
According to local media reports, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) has invited residents of the Madawaska and Ottawa river systems to participate in a live telephone town hall session on Tuesday, March 23. The calls to discuss OPG’s local hydroelectric operations are scheduled for: Ottawa River from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 …
A news release received Mar.15 provides the following update on the status of the COVID-19 outbreak within Miramichi Lodge. The County of Renfrew, which operates Miramichi Lodge, regrets to advise the community that a second resident has died related to COVID-19. They extend their condolences to the family of this …
The Opeongo Readers’ Theatre presents “Lady Gregory’s St. Patrick” Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by listening to a new podcast on The Opeongo Line on Sunday, Mar.14th any time after 2 p.m. It’s the tale of how a very resourceful Augusta Gregory obtained a clearer picture of Ireland’s Patron Saint from …
Daylight Saving Time officially begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021, so this is a reminder for readers to set your manually-operated clocks forward by one hour at bedtime tonight. If you rely on a laptop, smartphone or tablet for accurate time, ensure that your setting is on …
County of Renfrew has circulated the following press release today, March 12. Pursuant to Section 122 of the Highway Traffic Act and applicable Municipal By-Laws, reduced load limits on roads throughout the County of Renfrew will be in effect commencing March 15, 2021 and extending until May 31, 2021. Vehicle …
Renfrew County and District (RCD) COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee released the following Vaccine Update Infographic on Mar.12, 2021, which shows that to date more than 5,300 doses of COVID-19 Vaccine have been administered. Along with the above infographic, the following update from the RCD COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee was released …
