Florist Pam McNichol said the time was right to make Church Street Flowers more visible along the Opeongo Line in Barry’s Bay so she worked with realtor (and her new landlord) Kristen Graves-Kuiack on their new location between V&S Stedmans and Cat Nap & Lazy Dog. Pam said with pride …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit issued the following Air Quality Statement at 3:10 p.m. on July 26: A special air quality statement has been issued for Renfrew County and District by Environment Canada. Smoke from active forest fires in northwestern Ontario may move over southern Ontario. Reduced visibility and …
Fireworks in Madawaska Valley If you’re planning a celebration at the cottage, please be considerate of your neighbours, pets and wildlife. The recently amended Noise By-law in Madawaska Valley permits fireworks only between dusk and 11 p.m. No later! By-law violations may incur a $250 fine. Catholic churches closed this …
The following announcement was received from Valley Manor CEO Trisha DesLaurier on July 24: Please be advised that due to the current situation in Barry’s Bay related to the COVID-19 outbreak, Valley Manor will be suspending visitors from entering the building or having any residents leave the building until the …
Polish language short film ready for festival run Filmmaker Adam Benish is no stranger to the Valley. Benish found himself in Madawaska Valley a couple of years ago working on the filming of The Manhattan Project and thinking of his own family, he determined to make a Polish language film …
These reminiscences about Camp Tekakwitha come from Cathie Corrigan who was a camper there. The Catholic Women’s League out of Ottawa organized this small camp for girls aged 9 to 15 years. The buildings were situated on the shores of Lake Kamaniskeg looking out on Mask Island and were accessed …
July 22 was a challenging day for businesses in Barry’s Bay as three statements were issued regarding temporary closure/staff shortages in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) followed by distributing a media release on July 23 warning residents of three new …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit distributed the following on July 23: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting three new COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District (RCD). This has led to at least 20 high-risk contacts and 4 suspect workplace outbreaks. RCDHU and partners want …
Renfrew County and District Health Unit distributed the following on July 23: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is reporting three new COVID-19 cases in Renfrew County and District (RCD). This has led to at least 20 high-risk contacts and 4 suspect workplace outbreaks. RCDHU and partners want …
The Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), with assistance from East Region OPP Criminal Operations and Forensic Identification Services, under direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, is investigating a suspicious death in North Algona-Wilberforce. On July 21, 2021 shortly after 6:30 p.m. the OPP responded to a …
Since 2002 residents in the Madawaska Valley and area have benefited from an assisted living facility in the heart of Barry’s Bay beside the Railway Station. Re-christened as Champlain Gardens last year after a change of ownership the residence, formerly known as Water Tower Lodge, deferred its Grand Opening until …
Take-Home Trivia goes international – virtually Library staff have had to be inventive to continue to provide services for patrons through the pandemic. The popular annual Trivia Quiz fundraiser was a Covid casualty; that is until staff came up with the idea for Take-Home Trivia. As Library CEO Karen Filipkowski …
The Renfrew County & District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee issued the following on July 21: Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) and partners are encouraging residents across Renfrew County and District (RCD) to take advantage of COVID-19 vaccine appointments as soon as possible, as mass immunization clinics will be …
Still need a Covid vaccine? Walk-in appointments available in Barry’s Bay for first and second doses for those over 12 years old. Please bring your health card. Please call the Legion in advance at 613-756-3018 Wednesday July 21 and Thursday July 22 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Royal Canadian …
Year-long investigation results in charges of Break and Enter at Madawaska Valley business On Friday, July 31, 2020, at approximately 9:40 p.m., members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter to a trailer located at an electrical business, on Highway 60, …
