The following release was circulated at 3:15 p.m. on July 27: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting an active COVID-19 outbreak at Valley Manor Long Term Care facility in Barry’s Bay. The outbreak has resulted in numerous staff and resident infections and RCDHU is currently investigating three …
Friends and family members of the late Lorna Hudder gathered to give back to local healthcare recently. A total of $2,806.70 was raised at the first annual Lorna Hudder Memorial Golf Tournament that took place on July 9 at the Homestead at Wolf Ridge. Tournament organizer Pat Pilgrim said Lorna …
Since publication of our article on July 18, one of the incumbent Councillors has withdrawn his nomination and has instead declared himself as a mayoral candidate. Councillor Mark Willmer announced his decision on July 22. The Current spoke to Willmer on July 25 and asked him what had caused him …
Predawn break-in at Madawaska Valley cottage An investigation into an early morning cottage break and enter is underway. On July 23, 2022, shortly before 3:00 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter call for service at a cottage on …
MV voters can look forward to hotly-contested municipal elections this fall. With still over a month left before the nominations deadline, eight candidates have already put their names forward as prospective members of Council. The candidates include the four incumbent Councillors: Carl Bromwich, Ernie Peplinski, David Shulist and Mark Willmer. …
Mountain top clearing in Killaloe feared by Madawaska Highland residents Note: This opinion piece was submitted for publication by Christopher Huggett, (Former) Independent Forest Research Associate and Auditor, Temagami District, Ontario now resident in Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards. The Wilno Hills, like the rest of the Madawaska Valley, is no stranger to logging. On …
Killaloe OPP Arrest and charges follow Barry’s Bay break and enter last fall An arrest has been made and charges laid after a police investigation into a break and enter that occurred in October 2021. On October 23, 2021, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit released the following on July 12: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is monitoring signals for viral COVID-19 particles in Pembroke and Petawawa wastewater. While recent signals are relatively stable, COVID-19 particles are still being detected in local wastewater. This data compliments other …
The Madawaska Communities Circle of Health – called MCCH or the “Circle of Health” – is a planning group made up of health and social service agencies that provide care to our community residents. Our rural area has limited access to health and social resources and services, so with the …
After hearing from almost 30 witnesses over three weeks, the jury tasked with making recommendations arising from the murders of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam delivered 86 recommendations last Tuesday June 28 2022. Above: Valerie Warmerdam, victim’s daughter, speaking at inquest. The jury’s decision attracted widespread national and …
On July 2 2022 Queenswood Real Estate, a fixture in Barry’s Bay, celebrates its 35-year anniversary. Throughout its history, Queenswood has operated out of the same location on Opeongo Square opposite the Barry’s Bay Railway Station. Above: Queenswood office with anniversary banner . Photo supplied. Early beginnings Broker of record …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn the public of sextortion scams that are circulating within East Region and throughout Ontario. Recent reports of sextortion involve scammers contacting the victim through social media or online dating sites and threatening to share intimate photos of them to their family, …
If you have ever bought anything at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital Auxiliary gift shop, had a mammogram, attended one of the areas massive Auxiliary Bingos, or sat one of the local healthcare boards of hospital, hospice, home support or foundation, you’ve probably encountered Lorraine Finn. Over the years, Lorraine …
Following a statement on June 23 from Bishop Guy Desrochers of the Diocese of Pembroke (reproduced below) regarding Father Chris Shalla, Killaloe OPP have today confirmed criminal charges against the priest as described in the OPP media release below. Most recently pastor at St. Andrew’s Parish in Killaloe, Shalla was …
The Bancroft Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the sudden death of a 23-month-old child. On June 23, 2022, at about 3:45 p.m., officers were called to a parking lot on Monck Road for a child that was located with no vital signs. The child was transported …
