An upcoming presentation and discussion in Barry's Bay will focus on the value of building peaceful, inclusive communities. Chris Houston, President and Co-founder of the Canadian Peace Museum, set to open soon in Bancroft, will lead the presentation. Taking place next Monday (June 23) at the Barry’s Bay Legion Branch 406,...

Know the law. That's the message from OPP East Region as they continue to urge operators of e-bikes,  mobility devices, mopeds, electric scooters and other alternative forms of transportation to  know all rules and regulations before hitting the road. That includes knowing safety requirements. E-bikes are defined under the Highway Traffic Act...

UPDATE (7:46 p.m.): All roads have re-opened. OPP are reporting that a collision has closed Combermere Rd. in Barry’s Bay. Southbound is closed at Lakeshore Dr. and northbound is closed and rerouted on to Old Barrys Bay Rd. As of 3:20 p.m. OPP are asking that people please avoid the area, as...

A delivery driver who told police he was abducted at gunpoint near McArthur’s Mills earlier this year is now facing a charge of public mischief after investigators determined the incident was faked. On March 17, officers with the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP were called to South Algonquin Township after the...

From museums and railroads to national parks, the federal government is making it easier for families to plan a Canadian summer vacation.  The Canada Strong Pass will offer free admission for all visitors to national historic sites and national parks administered by Parks Canada -- and a discount on...

A fundraiser has been launched to support a Monteagle family who lost their home in a devastating fire in the early hours of Friday morning. Tyler and Nancy Davis, along with their two young children escaped the blaze unharmed, but their home and belongings were completely destroyed. The fire broke...