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 …
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 …
Just Giving Tuesday On Tuesday, Dec.2 St.Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation will participate in Giving Tuesday. This year your donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $15,000. SFVHF thanks these community Match-It Donors for making this possible: Killaloe and Area Lions Club, Palmer Rapids and Area Lions Club, Quadeville & District Service …
Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club Many Valley residents prefer enjoying the outdoors during the crisp winter months. For the cross-country skiers among them, preparation for winter began with trail clearing last Saturday and continues today Saturday, Nov.29 when Opeongo Hills Nordic Ski Club meet on site at the Yurt to …
With the release of its December issue on November 13th, Toronto Life magazine announced its list of 50 most influential Torontonians of 2025. The magazine’s No.1 pick is Prime Minister Mark Carney, thanks to his pro-Canadian stance against Donald Trump. In a video acknowledging the accolade from Toronto Life, Carney …
For more than two decades, Marnie and Ted Williamson have believed in the importance of accessible, local healthcare. Long before they made Barry’s Bay their home, the former owners of Barry’s Bay V&S Stedmans knew that proximity to a hospital would be essential. Above: Marnie Williamson spent seven weeks recovering …
At 3pm on Friday, Nov.14th Madawaska Valley Fire Department was dispatched to the 600 block of Arbor Vitae Road for a fully engulfed structure. Both North and South Fire Halls responded to the call and within just twenty minutes there were 21 firefighters on the scene, along with two pumpers, …
Editor’s note: The Current is delighted to once again thank Doreen Yakabuski for suggesting fiction titles for the readers on your holiday gift list. This is the eighth consecutive year that she has shared her reviews with Current readers and we greatly appreciate her generosity. If you’re looking for gift …
If you’re concerned about the high cost of groceries, spare a thought for the Madawaska Valley Food Bank as they prepare for the annual Radiothon on December 5 in Barry’s Bay. It’s their major end-of-year fundraising event with a goal of $20,000 that day – a sum that will bring …
