Madawaska Valley Current

If you were unable to attend Tuesday night’s All Candidates Meeting in Barry’s Bay (maybe you were among the 50 or so Madawaska Valley residents denied entry), here’s your chance to see and hear what all twelve municipal candidates had to say – from the comfort of your own home. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 was packed to capacity (203 persons) so fire regulations did ...

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 406 Barry’s Bay needs your help. Legion Branch 406 is facing possible closure due to the fact that the President has resigned due to health issues. The 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents are unable to step up. The Past President is now Zone Commander and cannot fill the position of President due to conflict of interest rules. What Legion Branch 406 d...

A new thermometer sign unveiled at the three-way stop in Barry’s Bay is putting a big community goal on display: $2.15 million for local healthcare by 2028. The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation recently unveiled the new sign as it launches a community-wide effort to help address critical healthcare needs at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, Valley Manor and Madawaska Val...

Important dates during the countdown to this year’s Municipal Election October is Canadian Libraries Month MV Public Library welcomes new members. During October all Library patrons and visitors can enter a draw to win a gift card. Did you know that Library membership includes free access to Kanopy where, along with movies, series and documentaries, you can stream “The Librar...

In our recent Editorial entitled “MV taxpayers have been victimized by their insurer” we promised to provide you with information about how to sign a public interest Petition, as well as a video podcast that explains why we are taking this position. The Current is happy to confirm that both are now online. Sign the Petition First, the Petition which is called “Taxpayers Shoul...