Liberal R-N-P hopeful Oliver Jacob urges meeting participation by all candidates

As first reported by The Trillium, it has come to our campaign’s attention that some political parties, including Doug Ford’s Conservatives, may be directing that their candidates refrain from participating in local all candidates’ meetings and debates as they have in previous election campaigns. This approach prevents local voters from …

Two armed and dangerous individuals WANTED after violent home invasion

Arrest warrants have been issued for two people, wanted in connection with a violent home invasion in Pembroke. On Friday, February 7, 2025, shortly after 1:30 a.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a home on Gordon Street. Two men …

FOCA calls for action to sustain Ontario’s waterfront communities

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 …

Public interest news and information suppression in Madawaska Valley is a disgrace – update

OPINION In January 2022 The Current published an editorial under this title. It condemned both the Valley Gazette and The Eganville Leader for hiding from their readers details of the court case against Madawaska Valley Township and members of its former Council. To remind you, the lawsuit made serious allegations …

Police seek public help to solve 20-year-old fatal hit and run in Barry’s Bay

Investigators are urging anyone with information about a fatal hit and run, that took place two decades ago, to come forward. Bernice BILLINGS was 78 years old when she was fatally injured in a hit and run collision on Inglis Street in Barry’s Bay on February 5, 2005, sometime between …

Last year Canadians lost hundreds of millions of dollars – it’s time to educate yourself

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 …

More local opportunities for adult and continuing education

The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) is committed to providing accessible, flexible, and high-quality learning opportunities for adult learners who want to complete their high school diploma, upgrade their skills, or prepare for new career pathways. The RCDSB Adult & Continuing Education programs offer a range of learning options …

Trump’s tyrannical tariffs

EDITORIAL Tomorrow, Canadians will start experiencing the effect of Donald ‘Felonious’ Trump’s tariffs. He has used several reasons to justify imposing them, all of them replete with his trademark lies, grotesque exaggerations, and unhinged irrelevancies. As recently as Saturday he has repeated his belief that if he cripples Canada financially, …

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke provincial candidates so far

With our serving MPP John Yakabuski’s announcement last November that he would not stand for re-election when Ontarians next go to the polls, readers are looking closely at the candidates for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke as they come on board. Elections Ontario is due to provide the Official Candidates’ List after 2pm on …

Oliver Jacob runs as Liberal candidate in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke

Born and raised in Renfrew County, Oliver is an engaged community leader, youth advocate and volunteer who has worked in communities across Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. Between 2018 and 2022, Oliver served as one of the youngest municipal councillors in the history of the Township of McNab/Braeside. As a municipal politician, Oliver championed …

NDP announce Marshall Buchanan to run in Renfrew-Nippissing-Pembroke

The Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke NDP is thrilled to announce Marshall Buchanan as their candidate for the upcoming provincial election. Marshall, a lifelong advocate for community-driven solutions, is eager to bring new energy to the riding and deliver real results for the people of the Ottawa Valley. For over 20 years, the Conservative …

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