Julia DeJong

Julia is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.
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Madawaska Valley Artisan Festival this weekend

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The festival was created by the Madawaska Valley Arts Council in 1984, and hosted at the railway station since 1991.

Power restored to 5,000 customers, Hydro One continuing reparation work

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Hydro One says crews have restored power to the majority of customers impacted by a large outage in the Barry’s Bay area this morning.

Madawaska Valley cooling centres open during heat event this week

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The Township of Madawaska Valley says with extreme heat expected this week, they’re advising residents of how to stay safe and cool.

Fire chief advises caution in order to stay fire-safe this Canada Day

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Fire Chief Corwin Quade said residents can only put on their own firework displays between dusk and 11 p.m., and they should keep water nearby to extinguish any fires and keep fireworks away from flammable material.

What’s happening for Canada Day in the Barry’s Bay area

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Festivities will be happening in Madawaska Valley, Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards and Brudenell-Lyndoch-Raglan.

Madawaska Valley mayor running for councillor in this year’s election

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Mayor David Shulist was appointed as mayor following the death of Mark Willmer last year.

KPS earns another platinum certification from Eco Schools

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Principal Jude Kelley said Eco Schools provides a framework to implement initiatives to make schools more eco-friendly, rooted in the Ontario curriculum.

County asking residents to make sure their civic address sign is visible

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They advise keeping the sign clear of debris like trees and bushes and making sure it is clean and clearly visible from the road.

RCDSB partners with Re-Nature to build outdoor learning spaces

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Board CEO Kristen Niemi said spaces will be constructed at the board’s Kindergarten to Grade 6 elementary schools and where the board owns the property.

Music in the Park begins this month with Petawawa’s Christian Whelan

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Whelan says the Barry’s Bay area was home for him and his wife at one point, and he’s looking forward to returning to the community for his performance.

RCDHU advises residents to exercise caution to prevent tick bites

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The health unit says 2025 was a record year, with 79 cases of Lyme disease, the highest annual count on record.

New book adaptation based in Barry’s Bay released on Prime Video

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Every Year After, the new TV series based in Barry's Bay, was released on Prime Video today.

Large part of eastern Ontario placed under heightened forest fire danger ratings

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The Ministry of Natural Resources has placed Renfrew County under an extreme-level forest fire danger rating.

MV Township moves to level one fire ban

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Fire Chief Corwin Quade said no brush piles will be permitted, and no fire permits will be issued during a level one ban.

Local student surpasses fundraising goal for 2026 Gutsy Walk

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Barry’s Bay local Stephanie Goodyear, who attends school in Guelph, is participating in the 2026 Gutsy Walk in Peterborough, and her original fundraising goal was $500.

MVFD respond to multiple fires due to downed power lines during windstorm

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The Madawaska Valley Fire Department responded to several calls for service during high winds last Friday, including one which Fire Chief Corwin Quade said caused around $750,000 worth of damage.
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Taste of the Valley series rolls on in Cobden

Community
Up to 165 vendors are expected on Oct. 17 at Cobden Fairgrounds.

Give some thanks to safe driving this holiday weekend

OPP
Police say Thanksgiving weekends have the second highest number of fatalities among all long weekends in Ontario.

Health unit encourages RSV immunization for infants, high-risk children

Renfrew County District Health Unit
Appointments can be booked at the RCDHU’s online appointment booking page.

‘Tis the season: Health unit encourages residents to get vaccinated 

Renfrew County District Health Unit
COVID-19 and flu vaccines will be available starting Oct. 13 for high-risk and priority populations.

Schreader ‘humbled and honoured’ to receive special dedication

Renfrew County District School Board
The connecting corridor between a new daycare and the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School is named the Bob Schreader Link.
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