Dear Mayors, Reeves and Councillors of Renfrew County and the City of Pembroke: Elected officials in the Ottawa Valley have been lobbied to support the “NSDF,” the giant Chalk River nuclear waste landfill for one million tonnes of radioactive and hazardous waste. Above: Near Surface Disposal Facility – Chalk River Laboratories. (Photo Canadian …
Barry’s Bay resident in serious collision in Algonquin Park A serious single vehicle collision in Algonquin Provincial Park resulted in driver extrication from the vehicle and transport to hospital by ORNGE Air. On Sunday, May 8, 2022, shortly after 1:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial …
Nominations for the next municipal election on October 24, 2022 opened at the beginning of this month. Since May 1 fell on a Sunday, the earliest a candidate could put their name forward was May 2nd – and Barry’s Bay business owner Helen Benn didn’t hesitate to file her nomination …
The following media release was circulated by Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew: Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) – Lanark & Renfrew has partnered with Ukrainian Diaspora Support Canada (UADSC) to help create a response network for displaced Ukrainians across the Ottawa Valley. The UADSC, a registered Canadian not-for-profit organization, …
The following media release was submitted by St. Francis Memorial Hospital St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) is excited to share that it has received official approval of its Emergency Department (ED) Redevelopment Project Stage 2 submission from the Ministry of Health. Above: Members of the SFMH Emergency Team Sept/2021 from …
Note: The following opinion piece which highlights the lack of availability of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) to patients in Western Renfrew County was submitted by Dr. Lynsay Lane, on behalf of the Renfrew County MAiD Access Committee. In June 2016, the Parliament of Canada passed federal legislation that allows …
As previously reported, The Current’s owners have taken an extended break from the final throes of a Valley winter, but this week sees us back to normal – refreshed and ready to roll. While away our reporting particularly on the investigative side was necessarily limited, but thanks to our regular …
Editor’s note: The following joint media release was distributed Apr.19 after Madawaska Valley Council at its Regular Council Meeting today passed By-law 2022-41 which authorized the Township to enter into and execute a Tripartite Agreement with Bronis Ronald Shalla and Alice Shalla, St. Francis Memorial Hospital Association, and Valley Manor …
Stone Fence Theatre, a company dedicated to developing original shows that focus on the Ottawa Valley and its people and on showcasing Ottawa Valley artistNs, is holding a theatre camp for young people this summer in Pembroke. “The purpose of the camp is to keep theatre alive and pass the …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a suspicious death at a residence in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. On Thursday, April 14, 2022, shortly before 2:00 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call at a residence in Killaloe. Officers located a deceased 42 …
There are many sophisticated frauds and scams in Canada. The intent of many of these frauds and scams is to take your hard earned money. On Monday, April 4, 2022, Killaloe OPP responded to an online fraud call in the Township of Bonnechere Valley. The complainant answered an online ad …
This is a joint message from Champlain region’s hospital Chiefs of Staff and Medical Officers of Health OTTAWA – April 7, 2022 – The level of COVID-19 in the Champlain region is on the rise. The COVID-19 wastewater viral signal is increasing in the region and is at record levels …
Enthusiasm and hard work paid off for Bay Blades player Chadd Stoppa who was delighted to receive official word that he has been selected to attend Canada’s National Para Program “NextGen” sledge hockey training camp later this month. Stoppa (Above, On the ice. Photo submitted) is a young man with not …
The following letter was submitted by Samantha Frattaroli. Letter to the Editor: The Canadian Cancer Society’s (CCS) Wheels of Hope has been serving people in Ontario for more than 70 years, thanks to incredible volunteer drivers who share their compassion, generosity, and spirit with others. The program relies on these …
Editor’s note: On Dec.7 2021 The Current reported that an independent investigator had been instructed by Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College (SWC) to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct by former SWC music teacher Uwe Lieflander. That investigation has now concluded and on Mar.30 SWC posted the following update on …
