In a media release received on September 9 Dr. Robert Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health, Renfrew County & District Health Unit, says: Masking will become more and more important as we move towards the “new normal” and as winter approaches. Secondly, we must rely on individual decisions to mask …
Folks at a new business in Madawaska Valley are counting down the hours until they can sell cannabis products. BayBud Cannabis, located at 48 Bay Street in Barry’s Bay, will have its final inspection by the Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on Friday, September 11. The Current met …
In a presentation held both online and in person at an outdoor marquee at St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) on September 8, 2020 details were unveiled of a major transformation of SFMH’s Emergency Department. The province’s approval and authorization to proceed with the project was announced by MPP John Yakabuski …
The Madawaska Valley Family Health Team (MVFHT) has served patients through the COVID pandemic and continues to provide services during the Stage 3 COVID restrictions. This article will help to clarify the scope of practice provided by our Nurse Practitioners who have expanded services within our community. Shown above are …
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Catch The Ace jackpot edges close to $100,000 Congratulations to Week #32 Catch the Ace Lottery winner Maurleen St. Louis of Eganville, who won the weekly prize of $3,366! The ticket was purchased at Conway’s Pharmacy in Eganville. Ms. St. Louis chose Number 2 because …
The 2020 Terry Fox Virtual Run “One Day Your Way” in Barry’s Bay is days away, and residents are gearing up to raise money for cancer research by finding a fun and safe version of “Your Way” to participate and help keep Terry Fox’s dream alive in this 40th anniversary …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a two vehicle collision which left one person deceased and another person with serious injuries. On September 1, 2020, just before 5:00 p.m., OPP officers, Renfrew County paramedics, and firefighters from the North Algona-Wilberforce and Bonnechere …
The Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke NDP has added its voices to the many expressing outrage over the recent racist attack on an elderly Pembroke woman at her home. Click HERE to read The Current’s report of the assault. Police are still hunting for the teens responsible for verbal and physical assault on a …
Friends of the late Carl Wagner donated an amazing $1,300.00 to the Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care Program. The group participated in the first ever Ride for Carl (Six Pack) Wagner on August 15. Motorcyclists toured through and around Letterkenny Road before making their way to a Celebration of Life …
A notice received this afternoon from Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade advises that the Level One Fire Ban will be lifted in the municipality as of midnight (that is, Tuesday September 1 at 12:01 a.m.) Township signs will be changed to indicate the Yellow Level (Night Time Burning Only …
Catch The Ace updates from St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Week #31 Catch the Ace Lottery winner Brad Parisien of Barry’s Bay took home the weekly prize of $3,088! The ticket was purchased at the Barry’s Bay Shell. Mr. Parisien choose envelope number 39 which revealed the Nine of Diamonds. …
When Madawaska Valley Public Library CEO Karen Filipkowski suggested to summer program coordinator Julia Beggs that it might be fun to try a Story Walk, she wasn’t sure how Beggs would approach the project but Filipkowski told The Current she was delighted with the successful result. Filipkowski said, “Julia just …
The global pandemic has forced most events to go virtual. Thankfully, the popular online auction for local healthcare didn’t require any change – and it’s back and bigger than ever. Running in conjunction with the Friends of St. Francis Virtual Charity Event, the online auction features items from around 50 local …
On August 14 Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) posted an announcement on its website stating: “Dr. Ryan Williams will no longer be continuing as president of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College.” The announcement did not give a reason for his sudden departure, but subsequent investigation by The Current, based …
As the province reopens, community events gradually return. One of the first to do so was the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406 monthly all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Under the guidance of the Renfrew County and District Health Unit, the Legion held its first breakfast since last winter on Sunday August 16, …
