Red Dress Day Today is Red Dress Day – the time to shine a spotlight on the violence perpetrated on disproportionate numbers of girls, women and two-spirit individuals. This national day was first observed in 2019, and its official title is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous …
OPP investigate Siberia Road boat theft The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is currently investigating the theft of an aluminum boat and homemade trailer in Madawaska Valley Township. The boat and trailer were stolen from a property on Siberia Road at approximately 5:00 a.m. …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a swatting incident. On Wednesday February 25, 2026, UOV officers responded to a report of threats indicating that someone had been shot in Barry’s Bay. Multiple resources, including members of the Emergency Response Team, were deployed …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging businesses to verify who they are dealing with before conducting remote or online sales. The UOV OPP is currently investigating a recent attempted fraud at a Petawawa business where the fraudster attempted to purchase auto parts …
Instead of reproducing the latest entries from police blotters, in this article The Current brings you a selection of timely warnings from local OPP Detachments designed to keep you safe from criminal activity. FREE sessions to help you stay ahead of Fraud Crime The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating an ATV collision that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old child in Brudenell, Lyndoch, and Raglan (BLR) Township. On January 10, 2026, just after 11:00 a.m., members of the UOV OPP, along with Renfrew …
No ice is safe ice – Upper Ottawa Valley OPP As winter conditions set in, the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging extreme caution near bodies of water. Even when lakes or rivers appear frozen, remember, no ice is safe ice. Early-season ice is …
The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind parents/guardians and children that Halloween can be a time of both excitement and potential danger. Help keep everyone safe by following these safety tips: Motorists are reminded to drive with caution and be on the …
Operation Impact report The Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently took part in a national four-day traffic safety initiative dubbed Operation Impact over the Thanksgiving long weekend. Upper Ottawa Valley OPP officers conducted focused patrols from October 10 to October 13 with special attention being paid …
Indecent acts result in charges against Killaloe resident – additional victims possible say OPP An ongoing investigation has led to criminal charges against a Killaloe resident. On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, the Upper Ottawa Valley Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began an investigation when it was reported that …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will hold a townhall meeting for residents of Quadeville on Saturday, July 12, 2025. This meeting is being held to speak with community residents regarding the recent attack on a young child in the area. The meeting is open to the public and media, but …
An individual has been charged with attempted murder in connection with an attack on a child in Quadeville, southeast of Barry’s Bay. On Monday, June 23, 2025, shortly after 9:00 p.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), OPP Emergency Response Team and …
Police are continuing to investigate an incident that left a young child with serious injuries in Quadeville, southeast of Barry’s Bay. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to reports that a child …
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing to investigate an incident that left a young child with potentially life-threatening injuries in Quadeville, southeast Barry’s Bay. On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment responded to reports that a child had been …
The Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating after multiple stop signs were damaged in Barry’s Bay. On June 17, 2025, the UOV OPP began investigating after a town official reported that 24 stop signs were either damaged, spray painted or removed at various …
