Davies: 2024 in review
My first column in 2024 was a review of 2023, and my second column in 2024 (and now it’s leaked in to the New Year) will be another year in review.
COMMUNITY NEWS
ART & ENTERTAINMENT
Capital city a home for Hollywood
OTTAWA – Ottawa is turning in to Hollywood north-east generating $52 million in economic benefit for the city in 2024, and you can get in the fun.
POLITICS
WC getting $40 million in 2025 budget projects
WEST CARLETON – Last week’s City of Ottawa budget announcement will bring around $40 million in roads, infrastructure upgrades and other projects to Ward 5 in 2025.
BUSINESS
WC Holiday Shopping Guide Part 5
WEST CARLETON – In our fifth and final West Carleton Online Holiday Gift Guide our series wraps up with some gift ideas that are sure to nourish the body, mind, or soul.
CITY NEWS
Corkery community centre contractor removed by city
CORKERY – More than one and a half years behind schedule, the contractors responsible for the expansion of the Corkery Community Centre have been fired by the City of Ottawa and removed from the property, and city staff have no timeline for the completion of the half-built facility.
SPORTS
Two Carp-area kids enjoying high level Christmas hockey
WEST CARLETON – A Carp and Corkery kid are enjoying hockey this Christmas season at two of the biggest amateur hockey tournaments in the world.
SCHOOLS
Stonecrest students show Holiday Hustle
KINBURN – For 16 years the Stonecrest Holiday Hustle has provided an opportunity for the school’s youngest students to get their holiday shopping completed with thought and care, while also raising money for a worthy cause.
