The following announcement was received from Valley Manor CEO Trisha DesLaurier on July 24: Please be advised that due to the current situation in Barry’s Bay related to the COVID-19 outbreak, Valley Manor will be suspending visitors from entering the building or having any residents leave the building until the …
Polish language short film ready for festival run Filmmaker Adam Benish is no stranger to the Valley. Benish found himself in Madawaska Valley a couple of years ago working on the filming of The Manhattan Project and thinking of his own family, he determined to make a Polish language film …
July 22 was a challenging day for businesses in Barry’s Bay as three statements were issued regarding temporary closure/staff shortages in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) followed by distributing a media release on July 23 warning residents of three new …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit distributed the following on July 23: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting three new COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District (RCD). This has led to at least 20 high-risk contacts and 4 suspect workplace outbreaks. RCDHU and partners want …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from East Region OPP Criminal Operations and Forensic Identification Services, under direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, is investigating a suspicious death in North Algona-Wilberforce. On July 21, 2021 shortly after 6:30 p.m. the OPP responded to a …
Since 2002 residents in the Madawaska Valley and area have benefited from an assisted living facility in the heart of Barry’s Bay beside the Railway Station. Re-christened as Champlain Gardens last year after a change of ownership the residence, formerly known as Water Tower Lodge, deferred its Grand Opening until …
Take-Home Trivia goes international – virtually Library staff have had to be inventive to continue to provide services for patrons through the pandemic. The popular annual Trivia Quiz fundraiser was a Covid casualty; that is until staff came up with the idea for Take-Home Trivia. As Library CEO Karen Filipkowski …
The Renfrew County & District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee issued the following on July 21: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and partners are encouraging residents across Renfrew County and District (RCD) to take advantage of COVID-19 vaccine appointments as soon as possible, as mass immunization clinics will be …
Still need a Covid vaccine? Walk-in appointments available in Barry’s Bay for first and second doses for those over 12 years old. Please bring your health card. Please call the Legion in advance at 613-756-3018 Wednesday July 21 and Thursday July 22 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Royal Canadian …
Year-long investigation results in charges of Break and Enter at Madawaska Valley business On Friday, July 31, 2020, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter to a trailer located at an electrical business, on Highway 60, …
The following was received on July 19: Elected officials across Eastern Ontario are hopeful that the Government of Ontario’s new $4-billion broadband program will help deliver Gig level speeds across the region. The Province announced that the program, Ontario Connects, will connect every home, community and area to high-speed internet …
Madawaska Valley Studio Tour The Summer Studio Tour is on now, but there’s still time to click HERE to visit Madawaska Studio Tour website and get your map of all participating artists’ studios. It’s a great day for a drive through the Valley. But even if you miss the Summer …
A few months after coming up with the idea, volunteers with the Bike Bank are celebrating because, together, they have collected, restored and given out 100 bikes in Renfrew County to people who needed them. The Bike Bank was set up by the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance …
The following was released by Ontario’s Ministry of Infrastructure on July 16: Ontario is moving forward with its ambitious plan to bring high-speed internet to all communities across the province. Ontario announced in March its bold commitment of nearly $4 billion to connect every region to high-speed internet by the …
All residents of Renfrew County and District who received either a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine outside of Ontario, or a full two dose vaccine series, are asked to submit their proof of vaccination by contacting Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) at 613-732-3629 extension 200. Please leave one …
