RCD guide to Step 3 reopening Ontario
Renfrew County & District Health Unit(2021,Oct.25) Step 3: Roadmap to Reopen [poster]
24 Oct.2021
COVID-19 update from Holy Canadian Martyrs Parish Council in Combermere According to a letter from the Parish Council dated Oct.22, a recent inspection and meeting with Renfrew County and District Health Unit personnel confirmed the following: Mandatory mask-wearing Parishioners are asked to please self-screen at home before coming to church. …
Valley Manor statement about mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
Editor’s Note: In advance of the ‘Save our Healthcare Workers’ Jobs‘ protest planned for the afternoon of Saturday Oct.23 in Barry’s Bay, The Current publishes the following statement from Trisha Deslauriers, CEO, Valley Manor. Valley Manor must ensure that no staff, support worker, student or volunteer who has not received …
SFMH issues statement and FAQs about mandatory COVID-19 vaccination
Editor’s Note: In advance of the ‘Save our Healthcare Workers’ Jobs‘ protest planned for the afternoon of Saturday Oct.23 in Barry’s Bay, St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) has released the following. Statement from Julia Boudreau, CEO, St. Francis Memorial Hospital Protecting our staff, physicians and vulnerable patients is our top …
Highlights of Ontario’s six-month reopening plan
On Oct.22 Premier Doug Ford announced Ontario’s Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term. Speaking at a news conference this afternoon, he outlined the province’s gradual approach to lifting remaining public health and workplace safety measures by March 2022. Ontario will slowly and incrementally lift all …
Ontario releases plan for safe, gradual reopening
Above: Premier Doug Ford discusses plan to reopen Ontario at Oct.22, 2019 media conference, after which the media release below was distributed. The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for the Long-Term, which outlines …
Three face multiple charges following Renfrew robberies
On October 13, 2021 at approximately 12:20 p.m., members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Renfrew Detachment responded to a robbery at a residence on Bonnechere Street North in the Town of Renfrew. The suspects assaulted the victim and stole drugs, a firearm, electronic devices, cash and personal items. The …
Legion officially opens new patio – thanks sponsors
A fine fall day was chosen by Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406 to host a reception for the sponsors and volunteers of the work party who built the patio deck. Before unveiling a plaque overlooking the deck that acknowledged the contributions of Murray Brothers Lumber and McRae Lumber Company, Branch …
Killaloe OPP reminders for safe hunting
With hunting season approaching, police remind hunters that safety should be the number one priority. Police encourage hunters to learn and follow hunter safety rules when hunting this season. Hunting Safety Rules: All hunters must wear solid hunter orange clothing and a hunter orange head cover during gun seasons for …
Ace of Spades caught by Round Lake resident
St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH) staff and volunteers were excited when the ticket bought by Elsie Mask of Round Lake Centre revealed the Ace of Spades at the Week #18 draw of their Catch The Ace lottery last Thursday, Oct.14. The winner, however, took her good fortune in stride …
Killaloe OPP bulletins
Mischief to property at Combermere school On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at approximately 8:25 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a mischief to property call on Dafoe Road in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Damages to a rear window and brick work …
Oct.17 2021
Hydro One plans outage for Combermere Hydro One says 102 customers in the Combermere area (as shown on map above) will be affected by a planned outage on Monday, Oct.18 between 10 am and 1 pm. The reason for the planned outage is replacement of hydro poles in the area. …
Holy Canadian Martyrs revokes mask-free area in church
On Oct.13 The Current published a news release from Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) advising of yet another COVID-19 outbreak in Madawaska Valley Township. RCDHU revealed that several cases are related to an event at The Holy Canadian Martyrs RC Church (HCM) in Combermere on Sept.26. For those …
Ontario makes Enhanced Vaccination Certificate available
The Ontario Government issued the following on Oct.15: In advance of October 22, the Ontario government is making the enhanced vaccine certificate with official QR code and the free, made-in Ontario verification app, Verify Ontario, available for download. Together, these tools will make it easier, more secure and convenient for …
The guilt is real … or is it?
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of columns ‘Cup of Jo’ by contributor Jodie Primeau (Above with daughter Penelope. Photo submitted.) OPINION For the first time yesterday, my one year old daughter looked up at someone who wasn’t me, reached out her hand and said “mama”. I …