Ottawa Valley residents are invited to participate in a new survey aimed at improving healthcare services in their communities. The Ottawa Valley Ontario Health Team (OVOHT) is collecting feedback to better understand the needs, priorities, and experiences of residents across the Ottawa Valley. Why Participate? This survey is an opportunity …
Submitted by Renfrew County and District Health Unit Like many communities across North America, the opioid crisis is having a tragic impact on local families and communities across Renfrew County and District (RCD). In 2023, there were 69 opioid overdose-related emergency department visits and 41 suspected drug poisoning deaths in …
Several upcoming events in the Valley of note: Friday, Sept.13 The adult walking group convenes at Madawaska Valley Public Library at 1 pm. This is your chance to keep fit and socialize, plus enjoy a hot drink afterwards at the Library. Saturday, Sept.14 Valley gardeners can take advantage of the …
Earlier this summer Madawaska Valley resident Eve-Marie Chamot lodged an appeal with the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) against the Township’s By-Law 2024-44. MV Council enacted the By-Law restricting the use of storage container in the municipality at a Special Council meeting on June 6, after the Township held a Public …
Submitted by Watersheds Canada Watersheds Canada reports on an exciting community-led project that recently restored in-water fish habitat on Papineau Lake. In conjunction with Paplineau Lake Community Association (PLCA), 20 woody debris structures were created by 21 community members and Watersheds Canada staff and put into Papineau Lake in key …
It’s that time again – excited kids will be on the streets and so will school buses. Drivers – Keep your eyes on the road ahead and NOT ON YOUR PHONE. Watch for young people walking or biking to and from school and be prepared for those big yellow buses to be …
Submitted by Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association Last May, Carson Trout Lepine and Greenan Lakes Association (CTLG Lakes) began its own campaign to create awareness about the harmful effects of lead used in fishing tackle. If lead sinkers and jigs are used for fishing, they can be inadvertently …
The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC) notified students’ parents and guardians yesterday, August 27th, of a likely disruption to the school bus service as the fall term begins. RCJTC released the following statement to media: Unfortunately, school bus companies have shown no movement, and continue to reject our offers …
Increased military traffic can be expected on major highways in Northern and Central Ontario on August 27, 2024. Canadian Army Reserve personnel and vehicles from across 4th Canadian Division (4 Cdn Div) will conduct convoy operations as they travel to and from Exercise STALWART GUARDIAN, a major annual Canadian Army …
There’s a new train coming to the Barry’s Bay Railway Station on Labour Day Weekend. Unlike the locomotive-powered trains that arrived here in bygone days, this train won’t be accompanied by steam and cinders. But it should bring lasting excitement and pleasure to today’s youngsters. Saturday, August 31st is the …
The remains of one person have been located in Friday’s early morning residential fire. On August 23, 2024, around 5:15 a.m., officers from the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and members of the Bonnechere Valley Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed residential fire on John Street …
On February 7th 2024 The Current published a joint media release advising of the settlement of its lawsuit against MV Township and the former Council. LINK: The Current’s legal claim against Madawaska Valley Township and former Council has been settled. The terms made public were that Council would revoke the …
Police release photo of suspect (Above) The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the robbery that occurred in the City of Pembroke. On August 8, 2024, at approximately 3:40 a.m., police responded to a …
When you hear the words “forest product” what comes to mind? Most of us think of lumber, pulp and paper. If pushed, we might come up with edible forest products like wild mushrooms and maple syrup. But there is another forest product that most of us don’t often think of. …
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been confirmed in the Town of Arnprior. Every year, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) monitors West Nile virus activity through 14 mosquito traps across Renfrew County and District. Mosquitoes from the traps are collected weekly and tested for West Nile virus …
