Community restores fish habitat in Papineau Lake

Submitted by Watersheds Canada Watersheds Canada reports on an exciting community-led project that recently restored in-water fish habitat on Papineau Lake. In conjunction with Paplineau Lake Community Association (PLCA), 20 woody debris structures were created by 21 community members and Watersheds Canada staff and put into Papineau Lake in key …

Train coming to Barry’s Bay

There’s a new train coming to the Barry’s Bay Railway Station on Labour Day Weekend. Unlike the locomotive-powered trains that arrived here in bygone days, this train won’t be accompanied by steam and cinders. But it should bring lasting excitement and pleasure to today’s youngsters. Saturday, August 31st is the …

Bite-sized news at Aug.9th 2024

An August tradition – Killaloe Fair This weekend marks the annual Killaloe Craft and Community Fair – a summertime tradition in the Valley since the mid-1970s. The not-for-profit outdoor community festival is run by volunteers and offers a multitude of activities and events: makers market, camping, live music, DJ stage, …

Bite-sized news at July 28 2024

Local Library events are everywhere in our region this week, and most of them are free! Bonnechere Union Public Library Monday, July 29 is the final evening of the 2024 Bonnechere Authors Festival in Eganville. Award-winning Canadian actor, film and screenplay writer, and author Robert Bockstael will discuss his first …

BeaverTails, Killaloe Lions and OVCATA plan first charity hike and bike event July 28

It is almost legend – the BeaverTails® pastry business, which has gone global as a Canadian symbol, was launched in the Killaloe area in the 1970s. Now, in celebration of its roots, the company is sponsoring a charity rally for cyclists and walkers on July 28 organized by the Killaloe …

Hospital ED redevelopment approved for tendering phase

Submitted by St.Francis Memorial Hospital St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) is extremely pleased to share that it has received approval of its Emergency Department (ED) Redevelopment Project Stage 2.3 submission, from the Ministry of Health. The approval means the construction drawings have been approved and the project will be moving …

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