We know of these services and special arrangements intended to help with Physical Distancing.

Please email us if you know of help being offered in your area.

Volunteers helping neighbours.
If you need groceries or medications picked up in Madawaska Valley these people will help. Call Paula at 613-334-0542.

Shopping Times for Seniors
ValuMart, Barry's Bay ~ 7 - 8 am
Metro, Barry's Bay ~ 8 - 9 am
Lorraine's Pharmasave ~ 9 - 10 am

Eganville Freshmart has no special time but recommends shopping 7 to 9 am or in the evening. They are posting updates on their Facebook page.

A shout-out to everyone who is working to keep people informed during this uncomfortable time.

Renfrew County and District Health Unit has links to the self-assessment tool, information about self-isolating, information for businesses and more.

Madawaska Valley Current has extensive information about what is happening and how to access services you may need.

The Wilno Community Billboard and Whats up in the Madawaska Valley Area are posting local updates.

The Eganville Leader and Moose FM have lots of local info.

Google, of course. Many businesses and organizations are updating their websites to let you know what their current situation.

Facebook, also of course. Many businesses and organizations post their latest information there.

Municipal offices and many other offices are closed to the public, but available by phone and email. Contact information for municipal offices is here.

Hospital and medical care - generally only providing urgent or emergency care.
Restaurants - providing take-out only, but some are closed. Mad Valley Current has more specific information

Grocery stores, other businesses - are generally open; some are providing early-hour times restricted to seniors and other at-risk people.

Municipal facilities, recreation halls, churches are closed.

Here are some sites providing fascinating information about the pandemic in Canada and all over the world.

WorldOMeter - includes stats by population

Our World in Data - as in-depth as you could want

World Health Organization Situation Reports

At AlgonquinEast.com we are committed to providing information for the benefit of those who visit our site, not just those who advertise on it. So we provide all the information we can uncover about what's happening and what's interesting in our area.

If you are a local resident, we hope you'll use the site to remind you of events and experiences you want to enjoy.

If you're a visitor, we want the site to help you get the most from your visit.

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Note: to contact Algonquin Provincial Park, see
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