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. …
A news release from the Ontario government today announced that all publicly-funded schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year. At the same time, the government is planning for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year, the gradual reopening of child care, and the opening …
As early as March 24th in this crazy pandemic lockdown era, the Ontario Government officially deemed Farmers’ Markets to be an “essential” service in the province. And how essential it is, for us to be able to have locally-produced food, with a provenance you can rely on. We are lucky …
Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade has good news for most MV residents and bad news for one person. Quade told The Current that as of 12:01 a.m. Saturday May 16, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is lifting the Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ), leaving the Township of Madawaska …
A press release received this morning from the Renfrew County & District Health Unit (RCDHU) recommends that residents of Renfrew County wear face masks where physical distancing is not possible. As RCDHU thanks all residents for their continued efforts in keeping our community safe in the fight against COVID-19, Dr. …
Editor’s Note: The Madawaska Valley Gardening Club is encouraging everyone in the Valley to grow their own vegetables this season. To help you out, we’re giving you a series of articles on how to get started. And as a bonus, if you submit any gardening questions in the Comments section …
Renfrew County accepting applications for community garden project grants The County of Renfrew in cooperation with the Province of Ontario will be accepting requests for grant funding for community garden projects amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. Community gardens allow individuals and families to grow fresh, affordable healthy produce while increasing physical …
Provided that the general trend on health indicators continues to improve, the Ontario government today announced the reopening of additional workplaces, services and activities over the next few days as part of the first stage of the government’s reopening framework. The workplaces opening must be well-positioned to put workplace safety …
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On Friday, May 1, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police, Renfrew County Crime Unit began an investigation into a sexual assault that had occurred at a residence in the Township of Madawaska Valley. As a result of the investigation, police have charged a 73-year-old from Madawaska Valley Township with …
