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Catch The Ace – recent lottery winners Congratulations to the winners of Weekly Prizes in the popular Catch The Ace progressive lottery run by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. The next draw is tomorrow, so don’t delay — you could be the next winner! Online tickets can be purchased until …
OPINION I have been captivated recently by a new way of looking at climate change. It’s positive and empowering and it makes scientific and intuitive sense. You could call it the “life cools the planet paradigm.” It is also referred to as the “land use leg of climate theory,” and …
Carson Lake seasonal resident Joseph Muscat is a professional artist whose work has been seen in group and solo exhibitions throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and South America – including at the former South of 60 Art Gallery in the Barry’s Bay Railway Station. His latest exhibition “Yet There …
In a media release issued this week, the Boards of Health for Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit announced they would not seek provincial approval andfunding to voluntarily merge. On March 18th, the Board of Health for RCDHU met and …
This month a new collaboration has been launched by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment and the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service. Residents will see joint foot patrols in downtown Pembroke — OPP members teaming up with paramedics and partners from the Renfrew County mesa program to …
Local residents, conservation advocates and the Ottawa River Institute (ORI) have filed a request to Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski to intervene with the commercial tree harvesting scheduled to commence shortly surrounding Acorn Lake – a popular local fishing and recreational destination. Above: A single pine tree frames snowshoe tracks across Acorn Lake. …
The very full program of March Break activities at Madawaska Valley Public Library was sold out, but life at the Library didn’t end with March Break. In fact, it looks like a whole new beginning according to CEO Natalie Barrington who recently gave The Current an update on plans for …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is alerting residents about an increase in overdoses and suspected overdose-related deaths in the Pembroke catchment area. Although specific substance(s) related to the overdoses have not been confirmed, it is important to remember that all street drugs must be considered highly toxic and …
First tangible step towards Emergency Dept. redevelopment While years of work have already taken place to bring the Emergency Department (ED) Redevelopment Project to light, most of that work has taken place behind the scenes. SFMH is incredibly fortunate to have a helipad located on the hospital property, right next …
OVTA Board of Directors recruitment The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association invites applicants for its Board of Directors. Application Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2024 For more information, please consult the OVTA website(ottawavalley.travel) or reach out to Chair of the Nominating Committee, Chris Hinsperger, via email to cavemanchris@bonnecherecaves.com Celebrate International Womens Day Sunday, Mar.10 …
The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association has launched the 2024 Tourism Awards which recognise and honour tourism champions across the Ottawa Valley. The Ottawa Valley Tourism Awards are presented annually by the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) to individuals, businesses, and events that recognize the importance of working together for the …
Madawaska Valley Public Library Madawaska Valley Gardening Club Thursday,Feb.29 at 7pm at the Opeongo Seniors Centre, 19 Stafford St., Barry’s Bay: The February meeting of the MV Gardening Club that was cancelled due to a snowstorm has been re-scheduled. Share seeds, trade houseplants and hear speaker Donna Marie Cybulski on …
Renfrew County Real Estate Board (RCREB) figures for January 2024 reveal the number of homes sold through the MLS® System of the RCREB totaled 72 units in January 2024. This was a substantial gain of 33.3 percent from January 2023. Sale prices While the average price of homes sold in …
Community organizations can apply for funding for initiatives benefiting Ontarians aged 55+ Applications are now open for the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. The seniors grants support local, not-for-profit community groups and organizations to deliver programs and learning opportunities for Ontarians aged 55+. Every year, the Ontario government provides hundreds …
Call it good karma or just plain good luck, but the Week #16 Catch the Ace winner now has quite the story to tell! It all started when Richard Shulist was enjoying dinner at the Balmoral with his Wolves Alumni crew. Without any hesitation, Richard footed the bill for the group. Tommy …
