This morning Premier Doug Ford declared a State of Emergency in Ontario. During his live announcement on YouTube he told participants of the Truckers for Freedom Convoy in Ottawa, at border crossings, that it is time to leave and take your children home. Ford said, “Your right to make a …
Editor’s Note: The following media release was distributed by the Ontario Ministry of Health on Feb.9. We encourage readers to ask your local retailer for a test kit, even if your community is not listed on the provincial website. For example, Madawaska Valley communities are not on the website but …
Prompted by a cloud of smoke, a Madawaska Valley resident called 9-1-1 to report a trailer on fire at a Combermere Road property on Saturday afternoon. A neighbour, who had also observed the smoke, arrived on the scene to help. MV Fire Department extinguished the fire, and Fire Chief Corwin …
As COVID-19 continues to extend its lifespan and mutate, among its many consequences is the fear of acute disruption in the food supply chain. With this in mind, The Current reached out to Barry’s Bay Metro for feedback on the local experience and spoke with co-owners Gerard O’Malley (above left) …
Described as a means of recognizing a person or group that achieves above and beyond expectations here in Madawaska Valley, the Above and Beyond program has been launched by the municipality. This month’s recipient of the honour is Barry’s Bay resident, Beth Hildebrandt. Above. Photo Facebook/Madawaska Valley The announcement on …
OPP Killaloe Detachment Stunt driving charge: On Thursday, January 27, 2022, shortly after 11:00 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a sport utility vehicle, (SUV) on Highway 60 in the Township of South Algonquin. The 36 year old driver …
St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) has been awarded the highest rating—Accredited with Exemplary Standing—from Accreditation Canada. Accreditation Canada surveyors assess organizations to ensure they are meeting the global standards that lead to safe, effective care. Above: Accreditation Surveyors Lynne Campkin, Donnalene Tuer-Hodes and Dr. Julie Lajoie (front row, left) are …
“Madawaska Valley offers good value to its rate payers” On January 27th Michael Wildman and David Reid of Municipal Government Wayfinders presented their Operational Service Delivery Review (SDR) to members of Madawaska Valley Council at a Special Council Meeting. Above photo: YouTube/Madawaska Valley. Wayfinders are consultants who prepare reports for …
A timely guide to enjoying the depths of winter here in the Valley. On the trails Sledders: Recent snowfall means that the hard-working volunteers from the Opeongo Snowbirds, Peterson Pathfinders and other local snowmobile clubs are working to groom trails throughout the Madawaska Valley. To offer your help, learn more …
The Current today contacted the Ontario Coroner’s Office to obtain confirmation of what The Eganville Leader and other media outlets had published concerning the date of the inquest into the murders of Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk and Nathalie Warmerdam on Sept.22, 2015. The contact was prompted because The Current had …
This picture shows Bishop P.T. Ryan, accompanied by Fr. A.J. Reynolds on an excursion to visit lumber camps. They look to be warmly dressed and it could be that they were experiencing the same kinds of cold temperatures that we have been experiencing lately. Bishop Ryan (1864-1937) was born in Ireland …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) has confirmed that starting today, Jan.26, RCDHU will participate in the province’s automated calling program to encourage residents to obtain their booster dose COVID-19 vaccinations. If you have not received a booster dose, and it has been greater than 84 days since your …
OPP Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment warn of scams Email scam offering vaccination certificate: The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to warn residents of an email scam that has recently surfaced in the area. Those targeted have received an unsolicited email claiming to be …
Renfrew County Real Estate Board (RCREB) has released its statistics for last year, revealing a continuation of the upward trend as MLS home sales surpass the record set in 2020. RCREB figures show that the dollar value of all home sales in December 2021 was $48.2 million, up sharply by …
The Current has today received the following Press Release from former BLR Councillor Trevor Lidtkie: For over 15 years I have proudly served as a member of Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Council (BLR) and am immensely proud of my record of demanding that our Township spend our limited money in …
