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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
