Charges laid as inline skater seriously injured in Pembroke collision

On March 21, 2021, at approximately 9:15 p.m., members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a motor vehicle collision on Boundary Road in the City of Pembroke. Preliminary investigation revealed that a westbound passenger vehicle struck a westbound inline skater. The inline skater …

First dose vaccine appointments for ages 75 years and up

Last week the province announced that as of today, Mar.22, residents aged 75 or more during 2021 may register for the first dose of COVID-19 vaccinations. Other eligible populations at this time are Retirement Home residents (who will be vaccinated in-home by mobile vaccination teams), Retirement Home essential caregivers, residents …

Mar.22-2021

Do you need a COVID-19 test? The weekly Public Testing Schedule is available on our Classified/Notices page as usual. Madawaska Valley Township also advises that due to high demand, there will be an additional swab clinic today, Monday Mar.22, in Barry’s Bay, as well as extended hours on Friday Mar.26. …

Province wants more accountability from municipal councillors – are you listening, MV?

Editorial In a news release dated Mar.5, the Province announced that it is launching consultations with the municipal sector to strengthen accountability for council members. It noted that the Province wants to ensure that councillors and heads of council maintain a safe and respectful workplace, and carry out their duties …

Madawaska Valley Council business during March

An English proverb about spring weather goes, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” Photo above: Old Farmer’s Almanac. Image of excerpt: Gnomologia-adagies-and-proverbs 1783 wikipedia.org  This might well describe Madawaska Valley Township’s budget process over the past few weeks. At the March 2 Council in Committee meeting, we …

Yakabuski announces steps towards better cellular service

The following media release was received from Renfrew-Nippising-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski on Mar.19: EORN announces Rogers Communications as the successful proponent for the Cell Gap Project RFP Rural Ontario will now have more reliable cellular services as a result of Ontario’s $71 million investment.  Local MPP of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, John Yakabuski …

Community outbreak declared in Madawaska Valley and Brudenell Lyndoch Raglan

The following was received from Renfrew County & District Health Unit on March 19: Today, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in conjunction with the Township of Madawaska Valley and the Township of Brudenell, Lyndoch, Raglan are declaring a COVID-19 community outbreak within the two local municipalities. RCDHU confirms …

Killaloe OPP Bulletins

Break and Enter at Madawaska Valley residence On Sunday, March 14, 2021, members of the Killaloe Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a break and enter to a residence on Weglarz Road, in the Township of Madawaska Valley. Entry appeared to be gained through a window. Firewood, …

Obituaries

Mary T. Johnston (Mamie) nee Ormond November 24, 1930 – March 14, 2021   Mary T. Johnston (Mamie) nee Ormond, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Barry’s Bay, ON at the home of her daughter and son-in- law with whom she resided. Mamie was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia on …

RCDHU confirms student at MV District High School COVID-19 positive

The following media release was received March 15 from RCDHU Today, March 15, Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) in collaboration with the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), confirmed that a student at Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay, has a positive laboratory-confirmed case of novel …

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