ATV News The Renfrew County ATV Club announces that thanks to a collaboration of the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs (OFATV), Ontario Ministry of Transportation and the OPP, a new tri-fold brochure has been developed. The publication replaces the older Smart Ride Safe Ride booklet. Click HERE or on the …
Dear Editor, The writ has been dropped and Canadians are facing one of the most important elections of modern time. We as citizens are faced with deciding whether we want to maintain our status as a functioning, independent, nation-state or continue to accept a globalist agenda where directives from the …
Hordes of visitors invade the Valley each fall to enjoy nature’s beauty. Mobile phones capture the autumn colours and some people imagine what it must be like to be an artist inspired by wilderness views. These thoughts often lead to Canada’s famous Group of Seven landscape painters of the last …
Valley entrepreneurs launching a new enterprise (or expanding an existing business in operation for less than five years) have until September 29 to register for Starter Company Plus. The program, funded by the Province and delivered by Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC), is designed to provide business training for local business …
After conflicting accounts, a Toronto audio forensic laboratory has confirmed there was indeed a death threat levelled against The Current’s publisher Roger Paul by Councillor Ernie Peplinski in a public council meeting on February 7, contradicting claims made by Mayor Kim Love who said there was no evidence of a …
It may be politically expedient for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant to do so, but she knows a thing or two about shining a light on new local businesses. While shopping at Afelskie’s in Barry’s Bay recently she picked up a print copy of The Current and this prompted her to …
Twenty years of twisting is a long time for any career and Barry’s Bay balloon artist, Terry Newcombe, has decided to retire. He told The Current he wants to train his replacement so that Valley kids of all ages will not lose out at future events when they can’t find …
During the weeks of September 3, 2019 – September 15, 2019 there were 155 calls for service for the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), including the Whitney Detachment. There were eight motor vehicle collisions, three were animal related. There were nine domestic disputes, four which resulted in …
The planned power outage last Sunday morning did not stop 48 keen participants from completing the Terry Fox Run in Barry’s Bay. After worries that the lack of power for the second consecutive year would have a negative effect on the event, organizer Colette Mantifel was relieved that many people …
The Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Green Party is pleased to announce its official campaign launch on Wednesday, September 18, 2019. “Take time out of your busy day to meet the next Member of Parliament for this riding,” says RNP Green Party CEO John Epps. He adds that the RNP Green Party Candidate, Ian Pineau, brings …
The Libertarian Party of Canada has acclaimed Stefan Klietsch of Renfrew as a candidate for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke for the October 21st, 2019 federal election. Mr. Klietsch is seeking office in Renfrew County for the third time, having run as the 2015 Green Party of Canada candidate and having unsuccessfully sought the …
The Boards of Directors of St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) and Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) have today issued the following announcement. In order to fulfill their responsibilities to ensure the continued progress and success of RVH and SFMH into the future, the respective Boards of Directors have announced approval of …
The Barry’s Bay Dental Hygiene Clinic will be holding the annual mouthguard clinic on Friday, September 20, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m. It is the one day a year that a custom made mouthguard is available at cost to anyone in the Madawaska Valley and surrounding area. No appointments …
The cowbells rang out loudly in Pembroke on Friday the 13th as about a hundred union members and concerned citizens attended a rally to protest against provincial government cutbacks. Michael Wright, President of the Renfrew and District Labour Council, welcomed the group as they gathered at the Marina Amphitheatre before …
Open Public Forum for federal election candidates in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke An All Candidates Forum will take place at the Killaloe Lions Hall on Saturday, October 5 at 7-9 p.m. All seven candidates in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke riding have been invited: David Ainsworth – People’s Party of Canada Dan Criger – Independent Cheryl Gallant …
