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On March 21 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., Local Immigration Partnerships in Simcoe, Grey-Bruce and Lanark and Renfrew Counties are jointly hosting an online panel discussion on Allyship to mark International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Expert panelists will discuss what it means to be an ally …
This week is March Break in the Valley and there are plenty of events and activities to enjoy as mentioned previously in The Current. As spring approaches, you have even more opportunities to participate in. Growing and making tea at MV Gardening Club Madawaska Valley Gardening Club meets this Thursday, …
Madawaska Valley proposed Development Charges REMINDER: Madawaska Valley Township’s public meeting about proposed Development Charges in the municipality has been re-scheduled for today, Monday, Mar.6 2023 at 6 pm at the MV Township Council Chambers, 85 Bay Street, Barry’s Bay. For more details see https://www.madawaskavalley.ca/news-and-notices/development-charges-notice-of-public-meeting-january-12-2023-400-p-m/ More free public skating during …
It is now 61 years ago this month (March 29th) that Barry’s Bay defeated the Eganville Eagles to win the George Cup. Over 1000 people attended the final game in Renfrew. This was when TV was in its infancy in Renfrew County and people were still accustomed to attending hockey …
North Algona Wilberforce Township is hosting a rural outreach program for Elevate Youth Wellness called Live It Up. Elevate Youth Wellness, located in the Phoenix Centre in Pembroke, is devoted to helping the mental, physical and emotional health of youth through life skills mentorship, particularly through fitness and healthy food. …
Valley residents can enjoy much more than just March Break activities at Madawaska Valley Public Library (MVPL) this month, said Library CEO Natalie Barrington. While MVPL is partnering with the municipality and the Barry’s Bay Recreation Committee to offer children and families a full week of activities from March 13 …
This year’s Opeongo Heritage Cup Hockey Tournament will take place the weekend of March 24 through 26 at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre in Barry’s Bay. Whether you support the Kasubian Griffins, the Irish Shamrocks, the German Black Eagles, or the Algonquin Thunderbirds, this will be the weekend for …
Ottawa Valley history and entertainment Barry’s Bay at 2 pm on Sunday, Feb.26: The Stationkeepers MV present ‘The Way We Were’ & The Yo-Yo Mamas. This lively presentation takes place at the old Barry’s Bay Railway Station. Several new video vignettes of The Way We Were, a heritage documentary currently …
Car drivers know that a green light generally means GO, but the graphic above illustrates an important exception to that rule. A flashing green light on a vehicle (often an unmarked car) means the driver is responding to an emergency call. For instance, the Valley has experienced some serious structure …
The January 2023 data on MLS home sales, new listings and overall inventory released by the Renfrew County Real Estate Board shows all markers running below average. The number of sales was down by 48.1 percent from last January. Home sales were 32 percent below the five-year average and 23.6 …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to wish every Ontarian a happy Valentine’s Day, except for the romance scammers! The OPP and our law enforcement partners continue to see the devastating effects associated to romances frauds, from financial losses to significant mental health trauma. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre …
Rural communities everywhere struggle to find medical personnel – just a few days ago The Current fielded yet another call from a Madawaska Valley resident on the subject – but one small Cornish town is using a music video to attract a GP. As I am in the UK at …
Submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit on Feb.10 Further to the Overdose Alert that was issued on January 02, 2023, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and local Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are alerting residents about a small cluster of suspected overdose-related deaths that have occurred over …
Submitted by Lynn Jones of the Ottawa River Institute “Native plants” are trees, shrubs and wildflowers that have been present in the landscape for thousands of years. Cutting edge research tells us these native plants have a very powerful ability to boost biodiversity. Above left: Leaves of White Oak, a …
Lorraine Finn of Barry’s Bay received the Ontario Senior Achievement Award on Monday, Jan.31 2023 in Toronto from Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Dowdeswell and Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility, at a recognition ceremony in the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite. She was grateful also to receive in-person congratulations from Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP …
