Editor’s Note: Fatima Bint Abdul-Muqit responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: Fatimah Bint Abdul-Muqit has announced her candidacy for Madawaska Valley Town Council in the 2026 municipal election. The Township has certified Fatimah Bint Abdul Muqit as a candidate for …
Editor’s Note: Noel Fenech responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about his candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: My name is Emanuel Fenech, although most people know me as Noel, a nickname I received as a child because my birthday is so close to Christmas. I was …
The 33rd annual Take Back the Night March hosted by Renfrew County Sexual Assault and Rape Crisis Support Centre will take place on Thursday, September 17, in Barry’s Bay. Participants should gather at Water Tower Park, 20 Mahon St., beginning at 6:30 pm. The march will begin at approximately 7:30 …
Lisa Hildebrandt has put her name forward for a seat on Council in Madawaska Valley Township. She has submitted the following to The Current’s invitation to share with our readers her aims and aspirations: I was born and raised in the Madawaska Valley, and I care deeply about both its future …
Labour Day weekend traditionally marks the end of summer, but by no means is it a signal that events in the Valley will decrease. The Current is pleased to remind you of some upcoming local happenings. The Seed and Stone Farmstand will be open this Saturday from 10am-12pm at 809 …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is counting on everyone this long weekend to make safety a priority on roads, trails and waterways. Over the last 10 years, Labour Day weekend has seen more collisions and fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads, trails and waterways than any other long weekend. Since 2015, there …
Editor’s Note: Helen Benn responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley: Thank you for reaching out, and for The Current’s dedicated coverage of our municipal election. As a local property owner since 2010 and a practitioner at the Natural Health …
Editor’s Note: Robert Faulkner responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about his candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley. This article was amended when he submitted an update to the final four paragraphs on 5 Sept.2026. The photo above was provided on 19 Sept.2026. To the Residents of …
Congratulations to retired nurse Terry Jardeleza of Combermere, whose name was picked in the Week 18 draw! Terry is shown above with her winnings (Photo submitted) Having provided care at St. Francis Memorial Hospital for many years as a nurse, Terry understands the importance of healthcare close to home. This is …
Leading up to the 2026 municipal elections on October 26, a new survey from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) finds that Ontarians want their municipal election candidates to prioritize solving the housing affordability crisis and support policy solutions that addresses the rising cost of living. Conducted by Abacus Data …
There’s a beautiful, wild, south-facing hillside, close to the Ottawa River, not too far upstream from Parliament Hill. It is densely forested with mature stands of deciduous and coniferous trees and partly surrounded by five named wetlands that drain through Perch Creek and Perch Lake into the Ottawa River. In …
Editor’s Note: Leigh Meadows responded to The Current’s request with the following statement about her candidacy for Councillor in Madawaska Valley. Thank you for reaching out, and for providing candidates with the opportunity to share what we hope to bring to Madawaska Valley Council. I am running because I care …
There’s plenty of summer time left to enjoy in the Valley. Here are a few coming events you may find of interest: Roller Skate this weekend in support of the Barry’s Bay and Area Skate Club. Join in the back-to-school event on Saturday, Aug.29th or come out to the final …
Municipal Elections Act, 1996 [Section 33 (5) to 37] NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors that during the period commencing May 1st, 2026 and closing on Nomination Day, August 21, 2026, the following persons filed all necessary papers, endorsements of nominations, declarations and fees, and as Clerk, I …
When Marie Villeneuve stepped into the mammography suite this June, it wasn’t just another appointment. It marked a milestone for both Marie and St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH). She became the first patient to receive a mammogram on SFMH’s new mammography unit, made possible through the generosity of donors to …
