A new In Memory Mural crafted by Wilno resident Donnie Burchat was unveiled at St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) on October 29. The piece is installed opposite the Landscape of Life, also made by Burchat, on the main floor of SFMH. Burchat unveiled the mural with the help of Toni …
The Pembroke Detachment of the Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding motorists to obey the rules of the road and exercise patience as several roadways in the City of Pembroke undergo construction work. Reports of impatient drivers cutting others off, speeding and aggressive driver actions have been …
The Valley remembers Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 reminds you to wear your poppy to show you remember those who served. You can also show your support by attending some of the Remembrance Day events at the Legion Hall, 250 John Street, Barry’s Bay. Sunday, November 10 …
Mention health care in any crowded living room in the Valley and somebody will say they don’t have a family doctor. In that respect we’re exactly like the majority of rural communities across Canada. So how can we convince prospective healthcare providers that they should settle here? The Current recognizes …
Valley families needed to be well-equipped outside in the driving rain on Halloween night. The LeGendre family posed for us on their front lawn, having popped home to get some gloves for those frozen fingers. Michael and Sarah LeGendre (rear) are pretty creepy looking ghouls, while their kids were less …
The Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan (BLR) Fire Chief is currently on paid leave after several allegations of misconduct have been levied against him since September by local resident Mike McCloskey. McCloskey has given The Current a copy of his complaint and other supporting documents. The allegations, which include three separate …
If you have purchased or built a new home in Ontario sometime during the last 40 years, you will no doubt have heard of Tarion. It is a private, non-profit organization which the Ontario government has empowered to administer and enforce the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act and Regulations. …
Halloween can be a very difficult time to take care of your teeth. The excitement, the late night, the sugar — there are so many factors working against the mouth. Prevention is the key to oral health. Here are some hacks that will help save your family’s teeth from the …
Last December The Current published an editorial entitled The case for public transit. In it, we highlighted a Rural Ontario Institute report which pointed to the “aging demographic of rural Ontario” as identifying an increasing need “for affordable and accessible transportation services.” We ended by noting that MV has one …
During the week of October 21 – October 27, 2019 there were 78 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were eleven motor vehicle collisions, five were animal related. There were four domestic disputes with one domestic dispute resulting …
No Doctor? No problem! Flu shot clinic this Wednesday Renfrew County Community Paramedics and the Madawaska Valley Family Health Team will hold a Flu Shot Clinic for patients who do not have a primary healthcare provider. This is your opportunity to protect yourself and your loved ones. The clinic takes place …
Editor’s Note Oct.31: Just in time for a rainy Halloween night, producer Barry Conway confirms that you can now listen to the “War of the Worlds: Battle of Brudenell” on your favourite podcast app. Just look for The Opeongo Line, or CLICK HERE to listen. As Conway says, “Why not …
The Current publishes this update from the Barry’s Bay BIA during Small Business Week. The Barry’s Bay Business Improvement Area (BIA) boasts another successful year in the books. With the busy summer season coming to a close, and the fall colour tourism starting to slow down, the quieter time of …
Eden Guidroz welcomed the members and guests who filled the Opeongo Senior Centre for the October 17 meeting of the Madawaska Valley Horticultural Society. The evening featured a talk by Caitlin Rivett-Carnac (shown above) about St. Francis Herb Farm, as well as being Seed Exchange Day and the annual Member …
CRA scam The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn the public of an ongoing telephone scam by imposters claiming to be Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) employees. The fraudsters advise the target that they owe thousands of dollars in back taxes to the …
