Ontario students go back to remote learning after Spring Break

The following news release from the Ontario Government was received Apr.12: The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has made the difficult decision to move elementary and secondary schools to remote learning following the April break. This move has been made in response to the …

Time to be bear wise

Note: with the arrival of warmer weather the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Ontario Provincial Police issued the following bulletin on April 7: Public should exercise caution as bears come out of hibernation The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) remind you …

Pembroke Regional Hospital defers elective surgeries as of April 12

The following was received from Pembroke Regional Hospital (PRH) April 9: In order to ensure that there are enough beds and staffing to support the care of COVID-19 patients and additional patients who may require transfer to the Pembroke Regional Hospital from other health care facilities who are experiencing over-capacity, …

Insight – Madawaska Communities Circle of Health

The Madawaska Communities Circle of Health (MCCH) was formed in 2010 when the Champlain LHIN supported integration of funded health service providers operating in the St. Francis Memorial Hospital (SFMH) catchment area. As the Circle was integrated, each member learned and understood the others’ Mission, Vision and funding mandates. Early …

Obituaries

Barry Goldie

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 March 26, 2021

GOLDIE, Robert (Barry). Peacefully on March 26 at Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care, surrounded by family, at the age of 73. Loved and missed by longtime partner Lucy King, children Augusta and Cameron (Sarah), step-children Fiona (Etan) and Owen (Stephanie), grandchildren Bianca, Kalem, Ellianna, Charlotte, Nina and Billy, and a wide network of neighbours, family and friends. Sincere thanks to Rainbow Valley Community Health Centre and the staff and volunteers at Hospice. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Barry’s memory may be made to Madawaska Valley Hospice Palliative Care. 

 

Bard of the Bonnechere

The Killaloe area lost a driving, creative personality with a zest for living when Barry Goldie died on March 26, 2021. Barry was full of good and fun ideas, and he was a generous collaborator who loved to encourage creativity in others. Above: Barry playing guitar. Photo submitted. Barry lived …

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