James Di Fiore is a freelance journalist focusing on politics and media. He is also a radio host at chcr.org in Killaloe. The opinions expressed in this op-ed are solely those of the author. Just when you thought the long shadow of controversy and unexpected plot twists had left …
The County of Renfrew has just published the latest draft of its five-year Official Plan Review. Click HERE to view the full draft. The Current has reviewed the draft and in this article will provide highlights of proposed changes and issues affecting Land Development in the County. In a subsequent article we will …
Photo: Sharon Gardiner Organizer Chummy Gienow today released the Reunion Cup Hockey Tournament Schedule. Here it is: Remember, proceeds from the Reunion Cup Tournament benefit Minor Hockey. Click HERE to see The Current Feb. 13 report.
The Opeongo Snowbird Snowmobile Club District 6 attracted vintage sleds to the Barry’s Bay Railway Station Mar. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Club volunteer Randy Dunlop explained the Club trail patrol volunteers were on site: Joe and Mary Lou Wills to provide hot coffee Dunlop to help the …
Combermere Lodge Limited outlined its proposed condominium development in the Madawaska Valley at the Mar. 5 Council meeting. David Hunter, President of Combermere Lodge Limited (CLL), was accompanied by Donald Dunn, Vice-President, and Leah Wilson, Chief Financial Officer (shown above L-R). Hunter said that CLL owns the property for Chippawa Resorts …
Randy Penney at St. Francis Memorial Hospital The news that I had been asked by the Current to share my Castaway choices brought a round of laughter from my family. “If you were cast away on a desert island what books or music would you want,” is a regular question …
Opinion Last week I attended the Finance & Administration Committee meeting. After I sat down, I was presented with the stark evidence that the Township was once again headless, this being the empty chair usually occupied by the CAO. As the front page story in last week’s Eganville Leader reminded …
Madeleine Nicholson, Barry’s Bay (Second Place, Intermediate Level) Photo: Erin Nicholson Three of the winners from Stage One of the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual Ontario Command Public Speaking Contest went on to participate at the next level in the Zone G7 competition in Eganville on Saturday March 3, at Branch …
At today’s Regular Council meeting, Mayor Love delivered the promised statement about the abrupt exit of MV CAO/Clerk Doug Robertson. She said: At the Special Council meeting on February 21 the probationary employment of Mr. Robertson, CAO/Clerk, came to an end. The municipality adheres to a policy of strict confidentiality with …
St. Joseph’s Elementary School was built in 1929 thanks to the interest and drive of Fr. Peter Biernacki. The building was torn down years ago and its location is now part of a parking lot for St. Hedwig’s Church. It was very close to the former St. Mary’s Elementary School …
Madawaska Valley Food Bank volunteers send a heart-felt thanks to all of the individuals, businesses, schools, churches, service clubs and local employee organizations who donate to the food bank. Because of your generosity throughout the year, we have food to give to those in need. The people who receive your …
Photo: Dave Shulist Recently, Kashubian students, Robert Kloskowsczi and Stanley Frymark (L-R pictured above) from the University of Gduńsk in Kashubia paid a visit to the Madawaska Valley to meet the local Kashubian people and learn about their preservation of the Kashubian language. They spent a week in the Valley exploring …
Thank you to everyone who has reacted to Who is a Local? My intention — I don’t think anyone else ever has addressed this topic publicly — was to provoke a thoughtful dialogue on the issue of “localism” and how it affects the lives of our neighbours and the development …
A clash between Councillors Maika (shown at left) and Archer (shown at right) that started at the Feb. 20 Regular Council meeting re-ignited with a vengeance at the Finance & Administration Committee meeting on Feb. 28. At the earlier meeting Mayor Love, in proposing Councillor Maika as a member of the …
Mayor Kim Love opened the Feb. 28 Finance & Administration Committee meeting with the following statement: Mr. Robertson is no longer with the municipality. I will be providing an update to the citizens and taxpayers of the Madawaska Valley at the Regular Council meeting on March 5th. Until then, I …
