The province is looking to protect the economy, businesses and workers from the impact of U.S. tariffs.   Premier Doug Ford has announced $11 billion in relief and support measures to ‘weather the storm’ and keep people on the job.   “We can’t control President Trump, but we’re in full control of...

Environment Canada has a winter weather travel advisory in effect for this afternoon and tonight. We are expecting a snowfall of 5 to 15 cm and peak snowfall rates of 2 to 4 cm per hour are possible. There could be reduced visibility at times in the heavy snow. There will also...

As of April 1 there is no day burning in the region. Small fires are permitted between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The fires must be less than 2 metres high by 2 metres wide.  Restrictions will be in effect until November 1   

Construction began this week on the Combermere Bridge (County Structure B145) and is expected to continue until November.  The bridge is located on the main street (County Road 62) in the village of Combermere.   During construction the bridge will be limited to a single, alternating, lane of traffic, with traffic signals in place.    Pedestrians...

Ernie Peplinski has been appointed to Madawaska Valley council, filling the seat left vacant by Counc. Joseph Olsheski last month.  During yesterday’s council meeting, the appointment process to replace the council vacancy was completed.    Following the meeting, CAO/Clerk Suzanne Klatt confirmed that Mr. Peplinski has been vetted. “All previous financial statements have...

Algonquin Park is letting people know that due to unpredictable ice out conditions, backcountry camping is currently closed from April 1 to May 1.   If conditions allow, the park says they will open backcountry camping reservations before May 2. Until backcountry camping is open you cannot make backcountry reservations and there are...