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=3460147 Martin Recoskie of St. Casimir's Catholic School passes the ball during the B finals of the 37th annual broomball tournament Feb. 2. St. Casimir's won the game 5-1 over St. Andrew's Catholic School.[...] Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:47:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3460147 129727720200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458701 The three recipients of the Wasmund Family Memorial Scholars Awards in 2011 are now fully engaged in their studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont.[...] Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:05:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3458701 129726903000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456509 A heavyweight-boxing champion is coming to the Valley Saturday, Feb 4.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:52:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3456509 129725887200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455453 Renfrew Victoria Hospital will welcome a new general surgeon to its professional team in May 2012. Dr. Susan Krajewski, who grew up in Ottawa and spent her summers at a family cottage on Golden Lake, received her medical degree from the University of Toronto in 2005.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455453 129725460000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455420 What is a winter carnival without heaps of snow? This didn’t seem to be a prevalent question at the Quadeville Winter Carnival, considering the amount of snow that fell throughout the day on Jan. 28.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455420 129725460000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455384 If you’ve been on the ice in Whitney, chances are you’ve seen Bart Lynch there too. The avid hockey player not only laces up with other players of all ages, he also coaches and pitches in to help get things done.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455384 129725460000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455394 Troy Kargus has a lot to smile about lately because his poster design has not only made it through two levels of the Royal Canadian Legion contest, he’s also set a record for his school.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455394 129725460000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455444 Skating, cakes and community support were the main attractions at the Lester B. Smith Community Centre in Whitney Jan. 28 as residents gathered to raise money for local recreation events.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455444 129725460000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455437 Municipal councillors from five area townships and the Pikwakanagan Algonquin community, plus Renfrew County warden Bob Sweet and MPP John Yakabuski, received a thorough briefing last Thursday on the state of regional health and health support services.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455437 129725460000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455404 The Township of Madawaska Valley council is looking at enforcing a seemingly forgotten policy regarding business signs following some complaints made about advertising at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455404 129725460000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455407 It never ceases to amaze me how much culture is celebrated in this area. In almost every month, people gather together to celebrate their history, their ancestors, their roots, their identity. It’s really quite an amazing thing.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455407 129725460000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455411 They found a monkey in Borneo that they thought had become extinct. Because it has tufts of hairs around its neck that look like the collar of a fancy cape, the monkey is nicknamed the Dracula monkey, recalling the infamous portrayal of the Count by Bela Lugosi.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455411 129725460000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455416 I met my first renaissance man at university. He was a professor of geography, master of the college, ex dean of students, an accomplished pianist, pugilist and philosopher.[...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455416 129725460000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455449 After a week of curling, Mask Communications is on top as the winners of the Annual Community Bonspiel in Killaloe. The team won with a total of 39 points, followed closely by Kauffeldt Grocery with 38.5 points and Quality Window Renovations and Opeongo Sales tied for third with 32 points.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:52:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455449 129724987200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455440 Every year, your Timberfest committee racks its collective brain to see if we can add something new to our Timberfest activities for the benefit of our many supporters. It’s a tough and difficult dilemma but here’s what we are offering in 2012.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:48:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455440 129724984800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455433 Parents and children enjoyed songs, rhymes, stories and crafts as the Barry’s Bay and Area Public Library celebrated Family Literacy Day Jan. 28.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:44:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455433 129724982400000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455430 Toy Bus families from around the area gathered together in Eganville Jan. 27 to celebrate Family Literacy Day - a national day that highlights the importance of literacy and family activities that support literacy.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:43:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455430 129724981800000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455428 During election campaigns, Dalton McGuinty paints a rosy picture of the economy and takes full credit for it.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:42:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455428 129724981200000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455426 The body of CTV news anchor Carol Anne Meehan’s husband has been located in the Ottawa Valley. Greg Etue, 56, was found dead Monday near Killaloe, according to OPP. Etue had been suffering from MS and cancer and went missing on Jan.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:40:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455426 129724980000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455398 A little research and some artistic flair has paid off at St. John Bosco Catholic School as three of its students swept an entire category of a provincial postcard-design contest.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455398 129724974000000000 http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455388 Lots of snow and cancelled buses couldn’t keep Whitney Public School student Quianna Lynch away from school Jan. 27. Her mom, Linda, dropped off her dedicated daughter with the ease of a snowmobile.[...] Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:25:00 GMT http://www.barrysbaythisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3455388 129724971000000000