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May 1st is Doctors’ Day and the Ontario Medical Association asks you to stand at your door or window at 9 p.m. tonight and Shine A Light to show support for our doctors. The Current uses this annual event to shine a light on the very early Valley doctors with …
At the end of April as the first yellow narcissus buds appear, physical distancing and the slower pace of the new normal has begun to settle in. As I sat drinking peach-ginger tea at the edge of the field an arrow shaped cloud floated by. I noticed the red branch …
Madawaska Valley Public Library (MV Library) initially set up a system to lend materials without face-to-face contact when Ontario warned of closures of public spaces. But when libraries were mandated to close, MV Library CEO Karen Filipkowski devised a COVID-19 workplan to safeguard staff, maintain and increase online resources, and …
Spring has sprung! The yard is starting to get a green haze and when I look close, I see the tiny little shoots of grass growing up through the dead brown winter kill. The robins are back, the chipmunks and raccoons have left their hibernation beds. There are so many …
Every spring, I find myself elbow deep in seed starter mix. This year the soil mix is premium, organic and contains mycoactive (whatever that means). Normally, I wouldn’t care what seed mix I use but this year it’s different — I want to win. It started out as a fun …
Editor’s note: This first article from new Current contributor Fatima Adams-Zahn offers hints on caring for frequently-washed hands. We’re doing everything that we can to keep ourselves and our families safe from this virus that seems to threaten all that we’ve built up and hold dear. Along with other recommendations, …
The uncertainty of these times can be scary for anyone, but parents of young children and expectant parents tell us they feel the strain. In response to the emergency restrictions because of the pandemic, Community Resource Centre (CRC) in Killaloe has switched to a virtual format so that it can …
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind you to exercise caution as bears begin to come out of hibernation this spring. Black bears waking up from hibernation are faced with a scarcity of natural food sources, leading them to look for food in …
On this Good Friday 2020, The Current publishes this poem by a reader. My Crucified Saviour I placed my hand on His cheek To wipe away the tears Then pulled back rather quickly When I heard the people jeer I saw Him as He carried a cross That …
Local historian and genealogist Theresa Prince shares her research with readers of The Current following publication of Bob Corrigan’s most recent Heritage Photo. The “Biscuit Box” School remained in operation from 1924-1928 to accommodate the increase in student enrolment at S.S. # 6 Separate School located on the Beer Store …
As uncertainty and fear surrounding the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic dominates our minds and lives, note that in addition to taking measures to safeguard ourselves physically, it is equally important to do so mentally. The COVID-19 virus brings a lot of “unknowns.” It is a topic of destruction that continues to …
The recent announcement by major Canadian telecommunication companies that they are waiving internet overage charges because of the pandemic is welcome news. Not only is it welcome to those who are working from home, but also other shut-ins who want an alternative to television as a source for their entertainment. …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Snowmobile ATV Vessel Enforcement (SAVE) Unit today issued a media release to remind ATV users of some basic safety guidelines. With the spring thaw it is important to recognize that ice is more unsafe and unpredictable than even a few weeks ago. This …
This school picture dates back to 1924. Perhaps someone can tell us where the school was located and why it was known locally as the “Biscuit Box School.” Maybe some reader can make corrections to the names of the students or the spelling of their names. We also hope someone …
Editor’s note: Small Game Hunting at the Local Coward Gun Club is one of the five finalists in CBC’s 2020 Canada Reads competition. This debut novel from Megan Gail Coles was a finalist for the 2019 Scotiabank Giller Prize. Coles, from Savage Cove in Newfoundland, is a graduate of Memorial University …
