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Free fishing Fathers Day weekend This Father’s Day weekend, Canadian residents can fish for free across Ontario on June 14 and 15. “This Father’s Day weekend, take the opportunity to head outdoors, cast a line and create lasting memories with the people who matter most,” said Mike Harris, Minister of …
One of just five students from across Canada, Chadd Stoppa has received the Ontario Difference Maker Award from the Rick Hansen Foundation. Chadd, a Grade 12 student at Madawaska Valley District School, was honoured as a 2024-25 Difference Maker for his work as the student program lead for the MVDS …
If you enjoyed the Bay Day sidewalk sale on May 24 Weekend, you may have rested your weary self by sitting on one of the remarkable log benches that have re-appeared along the Opeongo Line. Above: Claudia Van Wijk (Madawaska Kanu Centre/OWL Rafting) and Sigrid Geddes (Sigrid Naturals) try out …
Every May we recognize the efforts of the many volunteers in Madawaska Valley. Retired MPP John Yakabuski was keynote speaker at the 2025 Volunteer Appreciation lunch held at the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 at the end of last month. Below is an excerpt from his address that …
Madawaska Valley Public Library kicks off June with an exciting outer space event this week called Astronomy in Action. This planetarium experience at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre on Friday, June 6 is offered in two shows – a family one at 5pm (Sorry, sold out) and another at …
Valley residents are lucky to have an open invitation to help celebrate Community Living Month with Madawaska Valley Association for Community Living (MVACL). While this event takes place every May, the 2025 celebration includes some different ways to participate. If you missed the MVACL Trivia Night at Vito’s on May …
Earlier this month Barry’s Bay resident Ralph Emmerson was inducted into the Canadian 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame in Ottawa. The event highlighted the achievement of 27 players still playing recreational hockey over the age of 80 years, all from Ontario, Newfoundland and Quebec. Emmerson is well-known locally having run …
Editor’s Note: These recent reports of donations for local healthcare have been submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons provides thousands of reasons to smile An incredible $11,863 was raised through the sale of cookies during Smile Cookie Week, which ran from April 27 to May …
The sun was shining in Wilno as crowds gathered to celebrate the 23rd annual Polish Day / Kashub Day Heritage Festival on Saturday, May 10th. As promised on the event poster, attendees enjoyed the heritage displays both indoors in the Museum and outdoors in Heritage Park. A memorial stone for …
Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) is thrilled to announce the culmination of its Growing TogethER Emergency Department Redevelopment and Ambulatory Care Clinic Renovation Campaign. Thanks to the inspiring generosity of 813 donors, the Campaign exceeded its goal and raised an incredible …
Bay Day It’s back, bigger and better than ever – thanks to local merchants and the Barry’s Bay BIA. While you enjoy the special offers from retailers, Farmers Market stalls, and fun events in Downtown Barry’s Bay today, remember to keep an eye out for stands run by our local …
Contestants take Madawaska Valley Public Library’s Trivia Night very seriously indeed, with individuals, family groups, and community organizations entering. Earlier this month sixteen teams of up to six people vied for the coveted trophy at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre. Although Natalie Barrington, CEO of MV Public Library, said …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), in partnership with the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 in Barry’s Bay, is hosting a presentation plus a question-and-answer period on fraud and scam awareness. The presentation will cover mass marketing fraud, romance and emergency scams, along with many …
The controversial proposal for an annual Rave Festival off Mountain View Road seven km west of Killaloe in Renfrew County has been withdrawn. Above: grounds of the Killaloe Craft and Community Fair. Photo supplied. The company Knwhere Music Festivals applied for a municipal Special Use Permit on May 6, 2025. …
While the lower Ottawa River Basin is reaching its peak recently with a risk of low level flooding in Ottawa and Gatineau, the fire risk in the Madawaska Valley was rated as moderate to high on April 29, 2025. Strong winds were partly to blame for a grass fire that …
