Editor’s note: Renfrew County & District Health Unit’s (RCDHU) recommendation for vigilance is of particular relevance in Madawaska Valley because according to RCDHU’s Case Summaries by Municipality, MV has seen a much greater increase of case numbers recently compared to our neighbours. Here is the increase in the number of …
On Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at approximately 4:05 a.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter in progress at an electrical business on Highway 60, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. A traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle and …
Police seek information about mischief, animal injury on Stone Church Road On Thursday, November 25, 2021, at approximately 12:35 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a mischief to property and animal injury call, on Stone Church Road, in the Township of Killaloe …
Just in time for the Tree of Lights virtual lighting ceremony which will be held on Friday, December 3 at 6:30 p.m., local Communities in Bloom volunteers created Christmas Swags for Main Street and the Railway Station in Barry’s Bay. The creative helpers included Elser Lee (Faith) Archer, Jeneene Brunton, …
On Saturday, November 27, 2021, at approximately 11: 20 a.m. members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision involving a passenger car on Highway 60 near Mill Street, in the Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards. Preliminary investigation has revealed the …
As exclusively reported by The Current earlier this week, Councillor Andrea Budarick has appealed the Decision of Justice Martin James declaring her seat on Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Council (BLR) vacant. Yesterday, Budarick’s lawyer Angela Chaisson of Millard & Co. (Pictured above. Photo millardco.ca) persuaded Superior Court Justice Robyn M. …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit distributed the following release Nov.26 Today, marked the launch of designated COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children aged 5 to 11. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) was excited to host the first children’s only clinic across Renfrew County and District (RCD) at 141 …
Latest research shows high levels of dangerous chemicals and lower than advertised THC levels in illegal cannabis The following was submitted by the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau. Do you trust your dealer to tell the truth about the illegal cannabis products you are buying and consuming? How do you …
Give the Gift of Care and Comfort through the Tree of Lights Campaign Submitted by St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation. Doris Hudder was an independent woman with a heart of gold. Living in the rolling hills of Wilno, Doris was spunky and spirited. She always made her family chuckle with …
Superior Court Justice Martin James ruled that Brudenell Lyndoch and Raglan Councillor Andrea Budarick contravened the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and ordered that her Council seat be declared vacant as of 28 November 2021. Click HERE to read his decision. In his 15 page decision released on November 22, …
St. Francis Herb Farm opens its doors in Barry’s Bay The new production facility for St. Francis Herb Farm (SFHF) was officially opened on Nov.10, and was celebrated with an Open House for the public three days later. During a tour of the building Paul Rivett-Carnac, SFHF President and CEO, …
On Saturday Nov.20 Renfrew County & District Health Unit distributed the following amended media release about COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children under the age of 12 In the coming weeks, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and partners will be offering dedicated COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children 5 to …
On Saturday Nov.20 Renfrew County & District Health Unit distributed the following amended media release about COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children under the age of 12 In the coming weeks, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and partners will be offering dedicated COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children 5 to …
With the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Festive R.I.D.E. campaign kicking off this week, the OPP is reminding Ontarians that keeping impaired drivers off our roads includes important preventative measures taken by citizens, not just police. The citizens of Ontario have stepped up significantly this year, placing more than 21,000 calls …
You may have noticed that it has not been “business as usual” during the past week here at The Current. We apologise but this is because we have relocated … Our base is still in the Madawaska Valley, but we have moved along the same road and are now just …
