Ontario’s Ministry of Long Term Care distributed the following information on April 24: The Ontario government is responding to the recent rapid rise in hospitalizations with measures that will add capacity to the health care system. “The third wave of COVID-19 is putting unprecedented pressure on Ontario’s hospitals, requiring immediate …
On October 28 2017 after an evening of drinking at Shooter’s Bar & Grill in Calabogie, four teenagers, all members of the Renfrew Timberwolves hockey team, got in a car and started to drive home. Tragically a few minutes later their vehicle crashed into a rock face near Burnstown resulting …
The following snapshot was provided by Renfrew County and District COVID-19 Vaccine Communications Committee on Apr.22
New inter-provincial travel restrictions take effect tonight The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) wants to assure the public that essential travel between Ontario and neighbouring provinces will be permitted, despite new measures designed to help limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. The OPP will have members located on roadways, at …
The Renfrew County & District Health Unit released the following press release at 6:15 p.m. on April 16. These new measures have already attracted international attention. Click HERE to read The Guardian’s report on the implications and the fallout. Today, April 16, the Ontario Government announced that it is extending …
Renfrew County & District Health Unit distributed the following on April 16: Today, April 16, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB), is confirming that there were COVID-19 exposures at George Vanier Catholic School in Combermere, on April 6 …
County of Renfrew released the following information on April 16: On April 12, 2021, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, made the decision to move elementary and secondary schools to remote learning following the April break. This announcement also indicated that starting April 19, …
The Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan (BLR) Council meeting on April 7 began with an apology and a request for members of Council to declare any pecuniary interest. Advertised as BLR’s first videoconference meeting, Mayor Sheldon Keller apologized that instead it would be the usual teleconference because a grass fire had called …
The following media release was received April 14 from St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation: Thanks to the generosity of its incredible donors and volunteers, and the proceeds from the wildly popular Catch the Ace lottery, the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation is extremely pleased to announce that it has raised …
Members of Madawaska Valley Council met in Committee on April 6th to hear reports from all municipal departments. Here are some noteworthy items. Water and Wastewater budget and rates approved MV Treasurer Amanda Hudder presented the draft drinking water budget saying it represents a 2 percent increase in the cubic …
UPDATE: Update – On April 18, 2021 at approximately 1:18pm, the missing female Hope JEMIMAH (OGUTU) was located alive and well and was transported to a local hospital by Emergency Medical Services for a health assessment. The OPP wish to Thank all the individuals who called in to support and assist in locating …
The following release from Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre was received April 13: Beginning today, April 13, when residents need to book a COVID-19 test with the Renfrew County Virtual Triage and Assessment Centre (VTAC), they can skip the wait time on the phone line and access the …
Charges laid in Barry’s Bay hit and run last December Members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded the investigation into a Fail to Remain Motor Vehicle Collision after a woman was stuck by a vehicle in the Barry’s Bay area of Madawaska Valley Township. …
On April 12 the following media release was received from Renfrew County and District Health Unit: As part of the Ontario Government’s expanding rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, the Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is excited to announce that our region has received an allocation of AstraZeneca vaccine. This …
The Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan (BLR) Integrity Commissioner, Ms. Peggy Young-Lovelace of the Sudbury consulting firm E4m Solutions Inc., was criticized on April 7th when a resident spoke during a public council meeting. BLR resident Mike McCloskey accused E4m of making false statements, misusing its authority to influence council and ultimately …
