The following was received from St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation: A special thank you to our partners at the Barry’s Bay Tim Hortons — over $7,596 (that’s 7,596 cookies!) was raised for local healthcare, including the Valley Manor, Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care, and St. Francis Memorial Hospital. We are …
The following was distributed by Renfrew County and District Health Unit Oct.13: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is confirming a COVID-19 outbreak in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Over the past 2 weeks (since September 29, 2021), 12 individuals that reside in the Township of Madawaska Valley …
Operation Impact concludes Many families travelled on OPP-patrolled roadways over the Thanksgiving weekend. Killaloe OPP officers were highly visible as they patrolled roadways, and ensured motorists were not engaging in unsafe driving behaviours. During the four-day campaign, which began on October 8, 2021 and concluded October 11, 2021, officers conducted …
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Current. Photo Sab Michael Photography Catch The Ace lottery Congratulations to Week #17 Winner Fred Mostrovich who won $1,080 in last Thursday’s draw in the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation Catch The Ace Lottery. Tickets for Week #18 are now on sale …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning young people AND their parents about a dangerous “game” being played by some across parts of Renfrew County. Students from multiple schools in the area have been participating in an ongoing activity they describe as a …
“Have you ever had a nice baked cod, Peter?” “Yes! In fact, I was treated to a fine homemade meal once featuring baked cod. The host was from Newfoundland and talked about how the cod industry was decimated by overfishing.” “Yeah, that hurt a lot of people.” “It sure did, …
Members of the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are currently investigating an armed robbery. On September 6, 2021 at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers responded to a 9-1-1 call from a gas bar in Renfrew. A masked suspect entered the gas bar brandishing an edged weapon demanding money from the …
Many years have passed since this took place — I would say somewhere in the ‘mid-90s. Any pics have long disappeared; only the memory remains, a memory some would like to forget. It had started snowing in mid-October; by the first week of November deer season was in full swing. …
Pembroke Regional Hospital distributed the following media release on Oct.5: As part of a collaborative, county-wide effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of those requiring hospital care, the Pembroke Regional Hospital is making preparations to implement a mandatory vaccination policy on October 15th for visitors …
OPP Killaloe Detachment notices Motorcycle collision on Paugh Lake Road under investigation On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Paugh Lake Road, near Basin Depot, in the …
Local healthcare fundraising news St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation (SFVH): Congratulations to Week #16 Catch the Ace Lottery winner Susan Yarascavitch of Round Lake Centre. Susan was chosen as the Foundation’s weekly winner on Sept.30 and received $1,075! She picked envelope #41 which revealed the Ten of Clubs. The ticket was …
OPINION Editor’s note: To mark the beginning of this year’s National Newspaper Week (Oct.3-9), The Current brings you this Op-Ed advocating investigative journalism supplied by National NewsMedia Council of which The Current is a member. The authors are Jamie Irving, Chair, and Paul Deegan, President and CEO of News Media …
Killaloe OPP is reminding motorists to practice safe driving habits while travelling in Algonquin Provincial Park this fall season. Police typically see an increase in the amount of vehicles travelling within Algonquin Provincial Park during the months of September and October due to the abundance of falls colours. Motorists should …
Editor’s Note: Scroll down for the link to a downloadable list of all 2021 Honour Our Veterans banners. Fifty-nine banners honouring the service of Valley veterans were the results of the first Honour Our Veterans banner program run by the Royal Canadian Legion Barry’s Bay Branch 406. Veterans, their family …
How will you mark Canada’s first statutory National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept.30? Valley residents have many options; here are just a few: County of Renfrew distributed a media release on Sept.28 saying that the County “wishes to acknowledge and recognize the truths of our country’s past and fully …
