A media release from Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Member of Parliament dated June 30 says that MP Cheryl Gallant has requested that Canada’a Competition Bureau Commissioner conduct an investigation into the anti-competitive practices of wholesale internet service providers in rural Canada. “Despite successive governments providing hundreds of millions of dollars for rural broadband, …
Earlier today, July 2, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) confirmed one more positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Renfrew County and District associated with community spread. A media release received this evening from RCDHU issues an advisory after confirmation that a person who tested positive …
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police reported this morning on Twitter that an armed man was detained on the grounds of Rideau Hall where Prime Minister Trudeau currently resides. The RCMP stated that at approximately 6:40 a.m. “an armed man was able to access the grounds … the prime minister and …
On July 7th at a livestreamed planning meeting on YouTube, Madawaska Valley Council will consider an application for re-zoning to allow the owners of the Bent Anchor Bar & Restaurant in Combermere to add a retail store as a permitted use in the Tourism Commercial – Exception One (TC-E1) Zone. …
Instead of operating at Hoch Farm as it has done since 2000, the Killaloe’s Farmers Market will be open for business during 2020 at the Killaloe & Area Lions’ ball field on Lions Lane in Killaloe. Market hours are every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting July 4th …
A media release states that at 10:04 p.m. on Sunday June 28 the Madawaska Valley Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire on Bay Street in Barry’s Bay. The Fire Department was on the scene within four minutes of the call coming in. Twelve fire fighters along with three …
In a media release received this evening, the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now confirmed that a body located in Pembroke on June 28, 2020, is that of Myrah ROGERS-GOERSH, age 17. She had been reported missing on June 20, 2020. The cause of death …
Body located in Pembroke – No confirmation of identity OPP Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment released information today, June 28, 2020, that shortly after 1:00 p.m. the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) OPP responded to a report of a body being located in an area near River Road in Pembroke. Members of …
Barry’s Bay native, Dr. Jack Kitts, officially retires as President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) on June 29 2020, bringing to “a close a significant chapter in our hospital’s story,” said Tim Kluke, President and CEO of the TOH Foundation. He goes on, “Throughout his career spanning over …
June 17th was a Good News / Bad News day for a Palmer Rapids business. At the Brudenell Lyndoch & Raglan (BLR) Council meeting held that day, approval was given for three severances on land on Wingle Road at the site of the former Wingle Inn. (Above: the property in its B&B …
Barry’s Bay Legion will host a Canada Day Barbecue as a fun community fundraiser for the Branch on Wednesday July 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. offering reasonably priced hot dogs, burgers and drinks “To Go” or to eat under the shade in their outdoor patio area – or …
Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS) students celebrated the end of their secondary schooling last evening with all the traditional trappings: mortarboards and gowns; speeches from the Class Valedictorian, MVDHS Principal, School Board Trustee, and even the Prime Minister; congratulations from MVDHS staff; and the presentation of a host of …
On the morning of June 17, 2020 human remains were located in the Ottawa River. Members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) OPP responded to the scene just offshore from Mountainview Drive in Pembroke. The remains have since been identified as that of Tyson YAKABUSKIE (LEMAIRE). YAKABUSKIE (LEMAIRE) was reported …
In light of this year’s unusual circumstances, there is a community effort to highlight the 2020 grads here in the Valley. Congratulations to our young people who have overcome the challenges of learning and who are now moving to the next stage of their education. Here are some of the different …
The OPP Haliburton Highlands Detachment has today reported on the activities of a car-loving bear. On Tuesday June 23 members of the detachment were called to investigate car entries in the area of Kennaway Road and Dudley Road in Haliburton. Their report of the investigation states that it “revealed a …
