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The Labour Market Group of Renfrew and Lanark (LMG) has released its 2024-2025 labour market report and is inviting community members to join a Virtual Launch of the report findings on Wednesday, March 19 2025 at 1:00pm. This event will focus on highlighting the latest labour market trends including changes …
Ontario is experiencing a measles outbreak involving 177 cases as of February 26, 2025. Most outbreak cases have been reported in Southwestern Ontario by Southwestern Public Health and Grand Erie Public Health. Over 90 percent of infections have been in unimmunized individuals. At this time, no cases of measles have …
Valley residents have come to expect the Madawaska Valley Public Library to provide a full complement of activities for kids whenever school is out. While this year’s March Break programming certainly will not disappoint parents or kids, The Current can tell you that there’s a whole lot more on offer …
On February 26th the publisher of The Eganville Leader, Gerald Tracey, announced that with effect from February 28th 2026 The Leader will close down. He stated that the decision, which was the most difficult he has ever had to make, resulted from two factors: health and age. He disclosed that …
Inspired by hints of spring Valley residents welcome March, even if it did come in “like a lion” and we look forward to spring time later in the month. Our gardeners have a host of “seedy” activities on their calendars: International Women’s Day Saturday, Mar.8th is the 2025 date to …
Dear Editor, As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, the Hasanville Community would like to extend warm greetings to the residents of Barry’s Bay and surrounding areas. For over 30 years, our community has been proud to call the Madawaska Valley home. We have been blessed to be a part …
Provincial election candidates meeting tonight A public all-candidates’ meeting is scheduled for tonight (Feb. 20) beginning at 6:30 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion in Barry’s Bay. Valley Gazette reporter Rob Fisher will put pre-submitted questions to the candidates. The meeting format does not include taking questions from the floor …
Did you know that: Pretty depressing, right? And unfortunately, it is not going to get better any time soon. In fact, it could get a lot worse due to economic pressures from our southern neighbour. However, as my mother used to say, “When you get served lemons, make lemonade!! SWLT …
Due to the severity of the ongoing winter storm, all Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) schools and work sites will be closed today, Thursday, February 13, 2025. This decision was made in the interest of student and staff safety as hazardous conditions continue across the region. Schools closed today: Families can …
OPP warns of red flags in romance scams this Valentine’s Day With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is raising awareness about romance fraud, which continues to cause significant emotional and financial harm to Canadians. In 2024, Canadians reported losing over $58.4 million to romance fraud and $310 …
A group of non-profit organizations and businesses based in British Columbia has injected new hope into the quest for affordable housing in Renfrew County. In December, Keith Gordon of Anhart Solutions in Vancouver contacted Brian Abdallah, Deputy Mayor of Pembroke and a member of the Affordable Housing Alliance of the …
The Madawaska Valley Gardening Club has an important message for Valley gardeners. Due to the upcoming provincial election event, the Club’s February General Meeting is postponed to Thurs. March 6th, 7:30 pm at Opeongo Seniors’ Centre. Please spread the word, especially to those who do not have regular access to the internet. Meeting Topic: Tomatoes: …
Madawaska Valley Public Library offers a busy line-up of activities and events for you and your family members during February. First up, here are some of the options for children and parents, both at the Library and at home: The Library offers special programming for adults too: Reminder of Library …
As Ontario prepares for a new provincial election, the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) urges candidates and policymakers to prioritize critical issues affecting the province’s waterfront communities. FOCA’s new document, Sustaining Ontario’s Waterfront Communities: A Vision for Growth and Stewardship, outlines key policy recommendations necessary to maintain vibrant, resilient …
In 2024, the Huntsville O.P.P. Detachment responded to over 170 reports of fraud or online fraud. The incidence of fraud in Canada has a staggering impact both financially and emotionally for victims of this crime. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has released its statistics for Fraud in 2024. The losses suffered are reported …
