At a Special Meeting held on Mar.16, Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan (BLR) Council met to fill two vacancies. This was made necessary when former Councillor Andrea Budarick’s seat was vacated by Court order and former Councillor Trevor Lidtkie resigned from Council. Above: Mayor Sheldon Keller (left), Councillor Iris Kauffeldt, Candidate Stefan …
Long-term care homes in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke will receive more than $7 million from the provincial government as part of its plan to fix long-term care across the province. John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, said this initiative will increase staffing levels to bring care standards up to four hours per day by …
Police seek assistance investigating Barry’s Bay brawl The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for community assistance in relation to an assault and threats incident, that occurred on Thursday, March 10, 2022 during the morning hours on John Street in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Police …
Comrade Joan Boulding of the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406 came up with the idea that the Legion could raise money for the Red Cross in support of the Ukraine. The Canadian Government will match donations dollar for dollar up to a total of $30 million. Donations will …
Madawaska Valley Fire Dept. fire fighters were called out on three occasions between Monday Mar.10 at 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. the following night. Each call was different in nature. The first was for extrication at a motor vehicle collision on Monday evening. Then, on Tuesday morning MV fire fighters …
Running for Council this fall? The next municipal election takes place on Monday, October 24. If you are thinking of running for Council or you just want to learn more about municipal government, here’s your chance. Municipal expert Fred Dean has facilitated these programs for the Association of Municipalities of …
The following media release was distributed by Renfrew County and District Health Unit on Mar.9: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) would like to acknowledge the tremendous efforts made by community partners, health care workers, and volunteers to organize and run another successful COVID-19 vaccination campaign for the …
Police seek information about head-on collision on Hwy.60 west of Barry’s Bay On Monday, March 7, 2022, shortly after 5:00 p.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), assisted by Renfrew County Ambulance, and the Madawaska Valley Fire Department, responded to a serious two vehicle collision …
This interesting picture was sent in by Bob LaRochelle of Whitney after reading The Current’s article about clergy of long ago visiting lumbermen in Valley shanties and conducting services during those trips. The picture belonged to Bob’s father (Greg LaRochelle 1923-2008) and his grandfather (Joseph LaRochelle 1887-1966) before that — both …
On Friday, March 4th, 2022 at approximately 12:30 p.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a single motorized snow vehicle collision on private property in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. The driver and lone occupant of the motorized snow vehicle was pronounced …
Collision on Opeongo Road results in Impaired charge On Thursday, February 24, 2022, shortly after 12:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to single vehicle collision involving a passenger car on Opeongo Road, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. The lone driver of …
Note: Renfrew County & District Health Unit distributed the following memo and video link to RCD residents from Dr. Rob Cushman, Acting Medical Officer of Health, on Feb.24: There is finally a growing sense of optimism as we approach the two-year mark of the pandemic. Omicron seems to be leaving …
On Saturday February 19, 2022, shortly after 11:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision involving two pick-up trucks on Combermere Road in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Above, photo OPP. As a result of police investigation, 21 year …
The following media release was distributed by the province on Feb.22: The Ontario government is making life more affordable and convenient for nearly eight million vehicle owners by eliminating licence plate renewal fees and the requirement to have a licence plate sticker for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds. …
Even before the pandemic, finding an affordable housing solution in rural Eastern Ontario was a challenge for people with limited means. In this article, The Current examines some of the options being investigated by our elected officials and highlights some others that perhaps they should be looking at. Affordable housing …
