The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an ATV collision that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old child in Brudenell, Lyndoch, and Raglan (BLR) Township. On January 10, 2026, just after 11:00 a.m., members of the UOV OPP, along with Renfrew …
Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation A new patient bed has been purchased for St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) thanks to an $8,000 grant from the Ontario Provincial Command Branches and Ladies’ Auxiliaries Charitable Foundation. The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) applied for the grant, which will support the …
Submitted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation An impressive $2,504 was raised in support of the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF) and will be directed toward hospice palliative care services in the community. Thank you to Church Street Flowers and Jenna Stamplicoski for coordinating the annual holiday planter sale. A …
Editorial The Current wishes all its readers a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Unfortunately, as we woke up this morning to learn that Donald Trump and his corrupt regime have declared war on Venezuela without advising Congress – let alone obtaining its approval – Canadians must face up …
On Sunday, Dec.28 the Township of Madawaska Valley released the following statement: It is with great sadness that the Township of Madawaska Valley announces the passing of Councillor Ernie Peplinski on Saturday December 27. Councillor Peplinski had served on this Council since April, having filled the seat vacated by Joseph …
Earlier this week Madawaska Valley Township held its annual Service Awards meeting at the municipal Council Chambers. While not all recipients were on hand to receive their awards, and indeed only three members of Council (Mayor David Shulist with Councillors Mary Blank and Shelley Maika) were there with CAO Suzanne …
Editor’s Note: Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade provides these tips for a safe holiday, as well as the link below to a must-watch video (only 1 minute long) TIP 1 – HOLIDAY LIGHTS Use outdoor-rated LED lights and hang with nail-free clips this year. Cut your losses and toss …
Left things to the last minute? Don’t worry – Madawaska Valley Public Library (MVPL) has you covered with last minute gifts for the library lovers on your list. Festive treats and story-time Register your child to participate for MVPL’s Cookie Decorating activity on Saturday, Dec.20th at 11am and they’ll enjoy …
No ice is safe ice – Upper Ottawa Valley OPP As winter conditions set in, the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging extreme caution near bodies of water. Even when lakes or rivers appear frozen, remember, no ice is safe ice. Early-season ice is …
Valley residents attended the 25th annual Tree of Lights Celebration at the Barry’s Bay Railway Station to honour the memory of loved ones in the annual kick-off to the holiday season hosted by St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVHF). As usual Angels from local schools helped St.Francis Memorial Hospital Board Chair, …
The Madawaska Valley has once again shown that it is very much a caring community. The MV Food Bank’s annual fundraiser, the MooseFM Radiothon hosted last Friday at Yuill’s Independent and Metro, exceeded its goal this year. “The Radiothon is our major fundraiser each year,” said Paul Thompson of the MV Food …
A volunteer-run program is helping children throughout Renfrew County to get assessed for the vision care they need for success. Above: Audrey Cormack, of the Beachburg Lions, works with a student. (Photo submitted) Since 2024, the Killaloe and Area Lions Club has run a Vision Screening Program that visits area …
EDITORIAL On 14 October 2025, The Current published an editorial entitled Why is CAO Klatt still employed by the Township? It contained the accusation that The Current’s request to make a delegation on that subject had been refused for contrived reasons. Subsequently, The Current proposed that, rather than referring the …
Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following update on respiratory virus season in Ontario: “With the holiday season fast approaching, it’s important to take all necessary precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy, including by ensuring your vaccines are up to date. Respiratory …
Dear Editor, I am sick and tired of this. For a while now, Google Maps has listed the incorrect postal code for every single address in Barry’s Bay and the surrounding area. They list it as “K0J 2M0,” rather than the correct K0J 1B0. This has caused no end of …
