Renfrew and County District Health Unit distributed the following information on July 9 to explain today’s announcement from the Ontario Government: Today, July 9, the Ontario Government announced that the province will be moving to Step 3 of the Roadmap to Reopen effective Friday, July 16, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. …
On Wednesday July 7, 2021, at approximately 10:55 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision between a pick-up truck and a pedestrian on Opeongo Line, at Bay Street in the Township of Madawaska Valley. The driver of the pick-up truck was …
The latest chapter in the long running saga of the proposed major development on Bark Lake unfolded behind closed doors at a lengthy Special meeting of Madawaska Valley Council (MV) on June 25. It resulted in a resolution, passed unanimously, the wording of which throws some light on the lack …
July 16th-18th & October 1st-3rd The members of the Madawaska Valley Studio Tour invite you on a journey to visit our creative spaces, explore the region and catch a glimpse into the everyday working life of a variety of artists, craftspeople and makers. From Eganville to Combermere, discover artists’ studios …
The Ottawa Valley’s only heritage theatre company will be performing its new show, How are Ya Now? outdoors at Station Park in Killaloe for eight Wednesday and Thursday shows, beginning July 14, with very limited seating. Due to Covid restrictions and other factors, the company only plans to sell 100 tickets for each …
MoneySense magazine has just published its annual review identifying its recommendations of the best places to buy real estate in Canada and topping the list is Bancroft. The magazine states that it ranks the best-value neighbourhoods across the country based on the current average home price, price growth in recent …
Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS) students bade farewell to their high school years on June 30 with a virtual graduation ceremony on YouTube. Members of the Class of 2021 celebrated with the usual gowns, mortarboards, speeches, awards and, of course, those baby pictures. But unlike an in-person graduation ceremony, …
Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 serves a territory that reaches Killaloe in the east, Whitney in the west, and Palmer Rapids to the south. The Legion actively supports the community as a whole, not just Canadian Forces veterans, as anyone who has attended the Barry’s Bay Vaccination Clinic …
The Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation have issued the following message to friends, neighbours and supporters in acknowledgement of the sincere sympathy extended to their community and members. They say that condolences mean the world to them during this difficult time of sorrow and disbelief, and they wish to say: …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) released this information June 28: Due to increased eligibility for early second doses and increased shipments of vaccine, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is announcing that all second dose appointments after July 18, 2021, will be cancelled and must be re-scheduled. …
Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) issued this press release June 28: The Pembroke Regional Hospital is thanking those who attended the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at the Pembroke Memorial Centre (PMC) today for their patience and understanding as multiple booking issues led to long lineups outside for a good part of the …
Mischief to gas bar in Madawaska Valley: On Friday, June 25, 2021, at approximately 2:30 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a mischief on Opeongo Line, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. The front door of the gas bar at this location …
If you are out on roads, waterways and trails during the Canada Day week/weekend and get thumbs up from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), it’s because you supported their latest traffic safety campaign. From June 26 to July 4, 2021, the OPP is promoting and enforcing laws around safety equipment. …
A demonstration took place on Saturday, June 26 in Barry’s Bay along Opeongo Line (Hwy 60) in front of MPP John Yakabuski’s residence. Siobhan McLeod, one of the dozen or so adult participants, told The Current that it was not a formal group. She said some of the demonstrators and …
COVID-19 testing June 28 — July 2 Note: There is no testing in Barry’s Bay this week. June 30 – A day to listen In recognition of National Indigenous History Month, Bell Media, Corus Entertainment Inc., Rogers Sports & Media, Stingray Radio, and more, join together in an unprecedented collaboration …
