Council for the Township of Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan (BLR) met by teleconference on Wednesday August 5. Council amended the Procedural By-Law so that BLR Council could continue to meet via electronic means now that Ontario has cancelled the Emergency Orders. During the subsequent Council meeting, Clerk Michelle Mantifel asked …
On August 4 Madawaska Valley Council held an electronic Special Council meeting to conduct business via Zoom in a livesteamed YouTube video. Anyone who wishes to view the video recording of the meeting can access it by searching for Madawaska Valley Township on YouTube.com Council meetings One of …
Prompt action taken by Bartlett Lodge owners to voluntarily close while the Algonquin Park resort was professionally sanitized after a suspected norovirus outbreak means that the lodge can welcome guests tomorrow. Earlier today CTV News Ottawa reported that owner Kim Smith wrote to guests about the situation to advise that …
Catch The Ace news Aidan Henry of Barry’s Bay won the Week #28 prize of $2,394 in last Thursday’s Catch The Ace lottery held by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. She bought her lucky ticket at Lorraine’s Pharmasave in Barry’s Bay. The Weekly Prize for Week #29 is about $2,196 …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) has seized illegal drugs at a residence in the City of Pembroke. On August 5, 2020 members of the Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP Tactical Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), and officers with …
Editor’s Note: An update received August 10 from the OPP states that on August 7, 2020 the missing youth was located safe by police. The OPP would like to thank the public for their assistance with this missing person investigation. The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police …
Temporary online Hunter Education Program continues to mid-August Would-be hunters can still obtain their Ontario Hunter Education Accreditation virtually via online learning. This will NOT permit you to hunt with a gun (unless you already have proof of firearms accreditation, such as a PAL or Minor’s Licence). This interim measure …
The Friends of the Rockingham Church are sorry to announce the cancellation of the 20th Anniversary Celebration planned for August, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions in effect on public gatherings. We are very disappointed but of course the most important thing is that everyone stays safe. Also, …
Now that Ontario has entered Phase 3 of its reopening, here is a list of local food and drink establishments for your convenience. The Current also provides their contact details and encourages you to seek more information in case there have been recent changes to procedures, hours of business, etc. …
A press release from the province received today, July 31, details extra measures to be implemented for restaurants, bars, and other food or drink establishments, to help limit the spread of COVID-19. The amended orders will implement the following measures: All patrons will be required to be seated at all …
Today, July 30, the Ontario government unveiled its plan for safely reopening schools for in-class instruction beginning this September. Announced jointly by Premier Doug Ford; Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health; Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education; and Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health, the plan …
On July 30, John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, announced that the County of Renfrew will receive up to $14,550 to host career fairs, employee tours, develop a rural transit ride-share program and support developing on-farm value-added products; and the Town of Renfrew will receive up to $2,700 to design, fabricate and …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Snowmobile, Vessel, ATV, Enforcement team (SAVE) wants to increase safety and enjoyment of towing sports. In 2007 a 7-year-old girl was fatally injured by a ski bar pulling a tube. Investigation revealed that ski bars are only designed to pull a water skier. They are …
Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Township (BLR) has agreed to comply with two recommendations from the Provincial Ombudsman after a complaint of illegal meetings of BLR Council was filed earlier this year, according to records seen by The Current. Following the Ombudsman’s review, BLR Township agreed to “be vigilant in adhering …
Earlier today, July 29, Premier Doug Ford and Dr. Merilee Fullerton, Minister of Long-Term Care, announced the launch of an independent commission into COVID-19 and long-term care in Ontario. Among the three commissioners who will conduct the investigation is Barry’s Bay native, Dr. Jack Kitts. Dr. Kitts retired last month …
