Latest research shows high levels of dangerous chemicals and lower than advertised THC levels in illegal cannabis The following was submitted by the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau. Do you trust your dealer to tell the truth about the illegal cannabis products you are buying and consuming? How do you …
Give the Gift of Care and Comfort through the Tree of Lights Campaign Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Doris Hudder was an independent woman with a heart of gold. Living in the rolling hills of Wilno, Doris was spunky and spirited. She always made her family chuckle with …
Superior Court Justice Martin James ruled that Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Councillor Andrea Budarick contravened the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and ordered that her Council seat be declared vacant as of 28 November 2021. Click HERE to read his decision. In his 15 page decision released on November 22, …
St. Francis Herb Farm opens its doors in Barry’s Bay The new production facility for St. Francis Herb Farm (SFHF) was officially opened on Nov.10, and was celebrated with an Open House for the public three days later. During a tour of the building Paul Rivett-Carnac, SFHF President and CEO, …
On Saturday Nov.20 Renfrew County & District Health Unit distributed the following amended media release about COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children under the age of 12 In the coming weeks, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and partners will be offering dedicated COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children 5 to …
With the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Festive R.I.D.E. campaign kicking off this week, the OPP is reminding Ontarians that keeping impaired drivers off our roads includes important preventative measures taken by citizens, not just police. The citizens of Ontario have stepped up significantly this year, placing more than 21,000 calls …
You may have noticed that it has not been “business as usual” during the past week here at The Current. We apologise but this is because we have relocated … Our base is still in the Madawaska Valley, but we have moved along the same road and are now just …
On Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at approximately 10:15 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to an animal complaint call for service, in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. Police received information that the owner of a young hunting dog had located the dog, deceased …
For more than 50 years, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Canine Unit handlers and canines have been supporting frontline and specialized policing functions to keep Ontarians safe. Between providing assistance for search and rescue, tracking wanted persons, detecting narcotics, and searching for firearms, explosives and physical evidence, Canine Unit canines …
Volunteers and staff from St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) recently gathered for a work bee at the Barry’s Bay Legion to prepare this year’s Tree of Lights fundraising campaign. Two work parties gathered at different times of day; pictured above is the morning team. From left (seated): Bev Burchat, …
EMERGENCY SCAM – Grandparent scam active once again Detachments from across East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continue to remind individuals to be aware of ongoing frauds and scams. Take the time to conduct research, ask questions and take a minute before sending gift cards or money. On …
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 invites members of the community to join them on November 11 at 250 John Street, Barry’s Bay to honour those who have served. Branch President Heather Poliquin outlined the plans for Remembrance Day: The ceremony will be held outside The Legion requests that all …
At the recent Barry’s Bay and Area Senior Citizens Home Support Services (BBAHS) Annual General Meeting (AGM), members expressed appreciation for a year of excellent service, during which clients and staff maintained high safety standards in response to the pandemic. Client satisfaction is above 90 percent, which is wonderful. The …
The mild but damp weather on Saturday, Oct.30 provided a comfortable environment for family members of all ages to participate in the Madawaska Valley Public Library’s Hallowe’en Hunt. Twenty-six merchant members of the Barry’s Bay Business Improvement Area (BIA) displayed Hallowe’en Hunt icons in their shop fronts, and many also …
The pandemic has prompted many individuals and businesses to reinvent themselves, and you need look no further than Opeongo Line in Barry’s Bay for several examples. To illustrate just one, The Current visited Bayberry Design to enjoy their new featured artist gallery. Co-owners Liam Gansterer (above) and Victoria Lutz, with …
