Reader urges MV Council to join other municipalities in recognizing climate emergency

I hope Council will update the Vision and Mission statements, recognize the climate emergency along with the other Canadian communities, consider environmental impact in all decision making, make it clear to all that “environmental leadership is us”, and enlist the help of all ratepayers to fight the good fight.   This is an opportunity to build partnerships between Council and property owners. We face a big challenge and a team approach is needed. Please tell us how we can help.  My grandkids are counting on you!

Dec.1

County paramedics testing new life-saving technology Pembroke Today reported on November 29 that paramedics in Renfrew County are testing new smartphone technology which would send notifications when someone goes into cardiac arrest. It would tell them where the nearest defibrillators are located. The technology is known as “Good SAM” which …

Atom Bears score second place at Almonte Pakenham Tournament

The Barry’s Bay Bears Atom House team completed a milestone last weekend, winning second place overall at the Almonte/Pakenham Thunder Minor Hockey Association Atom C House League Tournament. Held November 23-25, the tournament took place at the  Stewart Community Centre, in Pakenham, Ontario.  The 10 and 11 year old players …

Yakabuski announces findings of special advisor on flooding

Last July John Yakabuski, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, named Doug McNeil as Special Advisor on Flooding and charged him with conducting an independent review of flood management and 2019 flooding events in Ontario. On November 28 the Ontario government issued a media release announcing the findings in McNeil’s …

OPP charge Pembroke men with child pornography and sexual offences

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region has issued media releases about arrests made in connection with sexual exploitation of children. Staff Sergeant Sharon Hanlon, OPP Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, said: “The OPP will continue to aggressively identify and pursue individuals who use technology to exploit children. Child exploitation is …

Residents voice concerns and suggestions at strategic planning session

On October 20 The Current reported that Council had hired MDB Insight for $8900 to coordinate a session to review its strategic plan The Path Forward on November 21 when the consultant would spend a half day with staff and members of Council, and then facilitate a two-hour evening meeting in …

Nov.24

Township continues to reduce tax arrears Madawaska Valley Treasurer Amanda Hudder updated Council this month on the success of continuing staff efforts to collect arrears of property taxes. Her report showed the arrears at December 31 2018 had been reduced from $1.3 million to just over $500,000 by July 31 …

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