Madawaska Valley reduces fire ban to Level 1 As of Monday June 1 the Township of Madawaska Valley has reduced the Fire Ban to Level 1 allowing campfires and fireworks. COVID-19 tests for the public With the Ontario government’s expansion of COVID-19 testing to people …
In a May 29 media release, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) outlines a toolkit it has developed to ensure safe practices at community gardens. This comes in response to Ontario’s announcement on April 25 amending its COVID-19 emergency orders to give community gardens the green light to …
Tomorrow, June 1, will be the first day of retirement for Randy Penney, President and CEO of St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH). He had held the position since 1998 and during that time he has received numerous accolades reflecting the esteem in which he is held by his peers. These …
For Ontarians who want to enjoy the outdoors while staying safe and practicing physical distancing, Ontario announced on Saturday that as of June 1, backcountry camping will be available at Ontario Parks, including access points, paddle and portage routes and hiking trails. Ontario Parks will also be expanding day-use activities …
A news release received May 27 from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the Renfrew County Virtual Triage Assessment Centre (RCVTAC) states that the County of Renfrew Paramedic Services will be making additional testing available at pre-scheduled testing site locations throughout Renfrew County and District in the …
Today, John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, announced the Ontario government is moving forward with the first stage of widening Highway 17 from two to four lanes between Arnprior and Renfrew. The highway expansion, with four new interchanges, will keep families safe, connect communities, and drive economic growth in the region. …
Editor’s note: A media release this afternoon from the Renfrew County Real Estate Board outlines the effect that COVID-19 has had on the local market. Residential sales activity recorded in Renfrew County totaled 94 units in April 2020. This was a decline of 50.5 percent from April 2019. This was …
Toronto area police announced today that they have laid nearly 200 charges, including First Degree Murder, against members of “several organized crime groups working within the towing industry.” In a video released this morning, Superintendent Mike Slack of the York Regional Police reported that the crime groups “have used violence …
The first Barry’s Bay Farmers’ Market of the 2020 season was held on Friday May 22 — a first in many ways, including its new location. The Market was held behind the Madawaska Valley Township offices in the vacant lot at 236 John Street (Hwy 62) in Barry’s Bay (the …
Editor’s note: The following was received this morning from Dr. Jason Malinowski, Chief of Staff, St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Since mid-March, Renfrew County’s residents have done a tremendous job of “staying home” in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. However, Emergency Department physicians across …
South Algonquin residents now have easy access to a new 24/7 health care service that is strengthening primary care for more people during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (RC VTAC) is available for South Algonquin residents who have a non-urgent health issue and do …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) today updated its COVID-19 Case Summary. In response to questions from readers, The Current asked the public health authority to explain why case numbers reported at the 12 p.m. daily update sometimes get changed. For example, on May 20 RCDHU reported that the …
Council for the Township of Madawaska Valley formally approved its 2020 budget, along with the 2019 audited financial statements of the municipality, at a Special Council Meeting on May 19th conducted via livestream video on YouTube. All members of Council were present apart from Councillor Ernie Peplinski who sent his …
In a news release May 19 the Ontario government announced the extension of all emergency orders currently in force until May 29, 2020. That includes the closure of bars and restaurants except for takeout and delivery only, restrictions on social gatherings of more than five people, and staff redeployment rules …
On May 19 Renfrew County and District Health Unit released an updated COVID-19 Case Summary. The death toll in the area remains at just one, but the number of confirmed cases has now increased to 23. This is up four cases from 5 p.m. Friday as the long weekend began. …
