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BREAKING: SIU invokes mandate after fatal shooting at Pearson Airport
The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating after a 30-year-old man was fatally shot by officers at Toronto Pearson Airport earlier this morning.
The SIU says shortly before 7 a.m., Peel Regional Police officers were investigating a man in distress in an SUV at Terminal 1 departures.
The police watchdog says...
Advance Care Planning workshop in Barry’s Bay tomorrow
Madawaska Valley Hospice and Palliative Care (MVHP) is hosting an Advance Care Planning Workshop tomorrow from 1-4 p.m. at the Opeongo Seniors Centre in Barry’s Bay.
Jenna Stamplicoski, co-ordinator of volunteer bereavement services for MVHP, says that the day has a lot to offer.
“We're going to cover ‘What does it mean (advance care planning), how do...
Upper Ottawa OPP share long weekend seat belt campaign results
Upper Ottawa Valley(UOV) OPP recently wrapped up their Easter long weekend seat belt campaign which started last Friday and ended yesterday.
Over the weekend officers were on the lookout for motorists not obeying seatbelt laws.
Seven seatbelt charges were laid throughout the weekend.
Although seatbelt use was the main traffic focus of the weekend, officers...
Profound sadness: communities mourn the passing of Mayor Mark Willmer
Communities across the region are mourning the loss of Madawaska Valley Mayor Mark Willmer.
In a social media post Friday the Township shared the news of Mayor Willmer's passing.
"It is with profound sadness that the Township of Madawaska Valley announces the passing of Mayor Mark Willmer." read the post.
"Mayor Willmer...
Catch the Ace is back
St. Francis Valley Healthcare (SFVH) Foundation’s Catch the Ace lottery has returned for its 8th season.
In 2024, Barry’s Bay’s Edgar Lucas was the lucky grand prize winner, netting nearly $500,000.
The last lottery netted over $600,000 for equipment needs at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, including $200,000 to purchase a mobile x-ray unit.
Proceeds purchase the greatest equipment...
Easter Egg Photo Hunt in Barry’s Bay on Saturday
This Saturday is the Easter Egg Photo Hunt in Barry’s Bay.
Participants can walk through town, find one photo of an Easter egg, return the photo to the library and pick up a goodie bag.
There are only 30 photos to find.
The library will post updates throughout the day with hints. There is one...
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