At the November 17 Madawaska Valley Council meeting, Council directed staff to proceed towards new by-laws on two topics: the use of fireworks and the production, cultivation and processing of cannabis in the municipality. Fireworks Al Best, President of the Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG), provided Council …
Over the past six weeks, the municipalities of Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan; Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards; Madawaska Valley; and South Algonquin have been hearing from local residents through the Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) survey. The municipalities are working collaboratively to develop and implement a CSWB plan for the region. …
Due to COVID-19, there has been more interest from the public regarding flu shots. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) appreciates that more residents are recognizing the importance of getting the flu shot, as it is your best defence against getting sick from the flu. As the Ministry of …
The Ontario government is expanding the 511 app to include new winter driving features that will provide drivers and the trucking industry with additional information to support safer route planning when travelling on provincial highways. The Ontario 511 app is now available to all drivers and includes these additional features: …
Editor’s Note: MV Councillor David Shulist gave a verbal update on this event at the Nov. 17 Madawaska Valley Council meeting. Petawawa’s public works director, Dave Unrau, (above) told a Zoom meeting full of Renfrew County municipal representatives and Active Transportation advocates that any community can become a Bike-Friendly Community …
In what may be a surprising statement from a charity, Paul Thompson, acting president of Madawaska Valley Food Bank, said, “At present, we are not in need of new donations. To anyone who was considering donating to the food bank we say ‘Thank you, but we are ok right now. …
Ace of Spades lives on as Catch The Ace lottery prize grows St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s Week #42 Catch the Ace Lottery winner was John Hildebrandt of Barry’s Bay who received a cheque for $5,853. His lucky number 44 revealed the Jack of Clubs. If next week’s winning ticket …
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has some helpful tips to curb the theft of deliveries from the front porch of homes as the holiday season approaches. Often referred to as “porch pirates”, these thieves steal packages that are left at someone’s residence when no …
The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation (PRHF) is grateful to receive a generous donation of $25,000 from Harold Irving to honour his 100th birthday! Above, Harold with his four children, from left: Ron, Val, Jim, Judy. Photo supplied. Harold Irving was born on November 20, 1920 in Ottawa, Ontario – the …
Magic was in the air as 14 volunteers and one co-op student helped arrange more than 2,500 pieces of mail for the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation’s 2020 Tree of Lights Campaign. Above from left: Caroline Mallany, SFVHF Donor Relations Coordinator Christine Hudder, Rose Miller, Anne Craftchick, Ramona Brown, Maria …
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 observed 2020 Remembrance Day in Barry’s Bay outdoors on a bright, breezy day. The annual celebration recalls the end of World War I in 1918, and has been observed at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month since …
To address Canadians’ questions about radon and how to protect their health, Take Action on Radon, a national health coalition, is hosting a free interactive webinar with radon experts on November 19, at 1 p.m. EST in English and on November 20, at 1 p.m. EST in French.
There were additional items of note from the two meetings held by the Council of Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan (BLR) during the past week, in addition to The Current’s article published yesterday about the Integrity Commissioner’s report to Council. BLR bids farewell to Clerk-Treasurer Mayor Sheldon Keller ended the November …
Unknown for the most part is that the late Alex Trebek, longtime host of Jeopardy! had roots in Renfrew County.
Next spring the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry’s Bay will look very different to drivers entering the village thanks to a former art student at Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS). The weekend before Remembrance Day, artist Brookelyn Martin met with Branch 406 President Heather Poliquin in the …
