http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com Recent Local News en-us Copyright: (c) 2012 www.barrysbaythisweek.com, All rights reserved. http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564577 Ryan Getzlaf was sick about it. "It's a sick way to lose, a tough way to lose," said the latest Captain Canada. A deflection by Michal Handzus following a controversial five-minute kneeing penalty to Getzlaf gave Slovakia a late 4-3 win in the quarterfinal here Thursday.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 13:06:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3564577 129817335600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562190 Donators have another great reason to support St. Francis Memorial Hospital in the form of a beautiful handmade quilt. The 218 by 218-centimetre medallion quilt is the work of local quilter Brenda Peplinskie.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562190 129817008000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562196 Tickets are now on sale for Stone Fence Theatre’s 10th season. This year, the company, which specializes in “putting the Ottawa Valley onstage,” presents an inspiring play that celebrates the one-room schoolhouse era and the teachers who worked so hard to help their students succeed.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562196 129817008000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562208 Facing federal government funding cuts, the Killaloe and District Public Library’s annual plant and book sale meant even more this year. The sale – which enjoyed its 16th year May 12 – is the main fundraiser for the library’s operations, said librarian Nicole Zummach.[...] Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562208 129817008000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562156 It was a proud moment for local Kashubs Sunday when Polish prime minister – and a Kashub himself – Donald Tusk stopped by Wilno to see the preservation of Kashubian culture in Canada.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562156 129816144000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562210 Imagine racing down some whitewater as fast as possible, dropping over a waterfall and carrying on again to try and get to the finish first. For Katrina Van Wijk, this is a pretty regular occurrence.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562210 129816144000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562178 St. John Bosco Catholic School students found a special way to say thanks to school contributors through a classy luncheon of gratitude. Organized and hosted by most of the Grade 8 class, the May 11 meal featured homemade soup and sandwiches, fruits and vegetables and salads and desserts.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562178 129816144000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562205 The Savatti brothers are facing more than one new challenge as they head into Algonquin Park this week for a 25-day-long trip.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562205 129816144000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562201 Putting the community centre to good use, the recreation committee in Palmer Rapids hosted a community yard sale May 12. For $30, vendors got a table in the centre where they could sell their used toys, books and clothes or their wares.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562201 129816144000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562162 Barry’s Bay residents concerned about foul smells at the wastewater treatment facility will soon have a solution to the problem. Members of the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) are currently looking into solutions to get rid of the smell emitted from the bio-solids at the Lakeshore Drive facility.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562162 129816144000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562169 Come August, residents at Water Tower Lodge will no longer be able to keep pets in their room. Residents received a notice in April telling them of the change in pet policy, which also means visitors can no longer bring pets inside the building.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562169 129816144000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562214 In a recent Letter to the Editor, Gary and Miriam Hedderson voiced their displeasure that it was their understanding, from information they recently read in The Valley Gazette, that council had recently cut the operating budget of the Tourist Information/South of 60 Arts Centre by 30 per cent.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562214 129816144000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562163 We’ve all heard this before: “There’s nothing to do here,” or, “There’s nothing going on here.” It’s a notion that many of us have probably thought at some point about the place in which we live.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562163 129816144000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562166 I took a two-day St. John’s Ambulance first aid course last week. The course itself wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. You watch some clips of corny actors pretending to hurt themselves and then more corny actors try to help them.[...] Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562166 129816144000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562193 George Vanier Catholic School will be opening the 2012-13 school year with a new principal at the helm. Marie Finnerty, principal of St. John Bosco in Barry’s Bay, will remain at her post but also assume the principalship at George Vanier in Combermere in a twinned position.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 14:03:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562193 129815641800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562188 Local students gathered with the peers and members of their communities last week in celebration of education excellence. Through a variety of activities, schools from both the Catholic and public school boards observed Catholic Education Week and Education Week respectively from May 6-11.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 13:59:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562188 129815639400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562187 Supporters of CHCR Homegrown Community Radio gathered in Killaloe May 12 for not only a fundraising concert, but also an event that reconnected the community after CHCR took a brief hiatus from the airwaves.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 13:57:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562187 129815638200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562172 The South of 60 Arts Centre is kicking off its exhibition season with a moving retrospective showcasing the works of Catherine Toth. Anya Blake, centre curator, said the centre is starting with this show for a couple reasons.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 13:46:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562172 129815631600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562171 The Ontario Provincial Police in Killaloe continue to investigate a missing boater in Carson Lake, just west of Barry’s Bay.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 13:46:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562171 129815631600000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562167 Twenty-five local high school students put their talents to the test in Pembroke May 9 during a skills competition at the annual Options career fair.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 13:44:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562167 129815630400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562160 Editor’s note: Last week’s KHR council story, “Notes from KHR council” was a repeat story from a March meeting. The following is the actual events of the May 1 meeting.[...] Tue, 15 May 2012 13:40:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3562160 129815628000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559926 In early winter of 2011, Madawaska Public School in Madawaska was granted an award of $1,000 from Metro’s Green Apple Grant Program.[...] Fri, 11 May 2012 19:07:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3559926 129812368200000000