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...

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...

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...

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...

There was a lot to celebrate at the Village Playhouse's Undercover Gala in Bancroft last Friday.  Local MPP Ric Bresee attended the festivities and formally acknowledged the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s capital grant of $45,300 that has been awarded to Tweed and Company.  The grant is being used to purchase and install new LED lighting fixtures and replace theatrical...

A police officer from the Killaloe area has been awarded the Carnegie Medal for Bravery.  Jared Moore is one of 17 men and women to be given the honor so far this year. He is the only one from Canada. The award honors courageous acts across North America. It is the highest...