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Improve your well-being with the latest health and fitness news. Reduce your risk of dementia In a large-scale study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), dementia-free participants over 60 years old were examined for genetic variants that are associated with dementia, along with a “healthy …
From a media release from Renfrew County and District Health Unit: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) advises anyone who received a tattoo from a home-based tattoo operation located on Raglan Street South in Renfrew, Ontario to get tested for bloodborne infections such as hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C …
One of the most unique insights into the social history of Renfrew County will be played out this coming weekend in both Pembroke and Barry’s Bay. The Opeongo Readers’ Theatre, a group of literary performers who have been entertaining audiences throughout the area for the past year, will launch a …
Get ready for some curious local culture and heritage activity at the old Barry’s Bay train station, starting this coming Sunday. The Station Keepers MV, the non-profit corporation set up last year to revitalize the old railroad station in Barry’s Bay, will begin to roll out the first of 31 …
Twenty-six participants tried Kashubian embroidery at the Opeongo Seniors Centre in Barry’s Bay on January 10. The free workshop was led by tutors Catherine Bloskie, Joyce Lorbetskie and Theresa Prince (above from left, displaying embroidery samples) who are members of the Kashubian Embroidery Club that meets at Wilno Heritage Park …
Stone Fence Theatre and Finnigan’s Roadhouse are teaming up to launch a Swing Jam in Renfrew following regular Sunday night Film Group showings down the block at the O’Brien Theatre. The foundation for the jam is Peter Brown, a jazz, blues and swing piano veteran who has often played all the …
The Handmade Feast, running from October to April 2020, is a project by the Ottawa Valley Creative Arts Open Studio (OV-CAOS) that culminates in a community feast next spring. Curator Anya Gansterer is working with artists Andrew Trull, Lydia Vanderstall, Eva Gallagher, Zosia Kosinski, Theresa Prince, Joyce Lorbetskie, Catherine Bloskie, …
Mark Sunday, February 2, 2020 in your diary! It’s the date for the Sixth Annual Opeongo Hills Classic Loppet – a classic cross-country ski race hosted in the rolling Opeongo Hills near Brudenell. The mass start is at 11 a.m. Adults can compete at distances of 5, 10 or 12 …
Families in the Madawaska Valley enjoyed a fun, fit way to rock into 2020 at the Glow-Skate in Barry’s Bay on New Year’s Eve. More than two hundred people of all ages donned their skates, grabbed the free glow-sticks on offer and hit the ice at the event. The free …
This Grade 9 and 10 school picture was taken in 1952-53. If you see a mistake and you can make a correction, please let us know. FRONT ROW: Sylvester Shulist; Floyd Skuce; Stanley Glysinski; Howard Etmanski; Paul Recoskie; John Hildebrandt; Basil Gutoskie; Andy Etmanski; Garry Mackin SECOND ROW: Jerome Prince; …
Wherever you look in the Valley at this time of year you will find neighbours helping others in need; it’s truly the time for giving. Below The Current highlights just a few instances of old-fashioned Valley generosity witnessed during the past couple of weeks. On December 9 we reported …
Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care recently put out a call for new volunteers and received an excellent response. Hospice Clinical Director Karen Wagner said of the new arrivals, “Welcome everyone. Thank you for recognizing a need and stepping forward to be part of a team willing to help. Together we …
May I walk with you to Bethlehem To see this amazing sight Jesus the Son of God Who shall be born this glorious night Allow me the pleasure To bow before my king Behold His holy face My praises to him sing Let me have the opportunity To …
At the Council in Committee meeting held on December 3rd, members of council listened to a presentation made on behalf of the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA). The Alliance was represented by Ish Theilheimer and Robert Howe, and they were accompanied by Deanne Farrar, owner of Ottawa …
First came the new lighting on the main street to create a festive atmosphere for Moonlight Madness. Next came the Angels to light the memorial Tree of Lights at the Railway Station. Finally, last Saturday came the annual Santa Claus Parade. The combination was a terrific trio that heralded the …
