NFU: Supply management solid anchor in tariff storm
OPINION – The impending 25 per cent American tariff on all Canadian exports is playing havoc with farmers incomes and consumers’ food security.
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FCH adds science program coordinator to team
CARP – The Friends of the Carp Hills (FCH) have added a new friend to the organization that will focus on science in the hills.
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Emergency briefs: Kinburn home destroyed by fire, Tow truck blitz, Renfrew woman faces 13 mischief charges
KINBURN – A family home just west of the Village of Kinburn was destroyed by fire this morning (Feb. 20).
Read moreEmergency Preparedness briefs: Expanding rural fire stations
CITY HALL – The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services committee (EPPSc) received the results of Ottawa Fire Services’ 2025 Station Location Study, which aims to ensure fire stations are placed appropriately throughout Ottawa for prompt and effective emergency response.
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McNab-Braeside mayor to resign Feb. 28
McNAB-BRAESIDE – McNab-Braeside Township Mayor Mark MacKenzie is stepping down from the position after a tumultuous term and controversial ending.
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Former WCSS teacher represents NDP
CARP – First time provincial candidate Dave Belcher is a longtime educator, and that’s a key reason he has decided to represent the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Kanata-Carleton for the upcoming Feb. 27 provincial election.
Read moreOHS asks provincial candidates not to forget the animals
OTTAWA – As Ontario prepares for an election on Feb. 27, the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is encouraging the community to ask their candidates how their party will support the province’s animals.
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Coun. Kelly’s open houses attracts community
KINBURN – Ward 5 Coun. Clarke Kelly says important issues are being discussed with the people dropping by his open door drop-in sessions.
Read moreFreedom Convoy’s King gets three months house arrest
OTTAWA – Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King was sentenced to three months’ house arrest in an Ottawa court this morning (Feb. 19) for his role in the 2022 protest that took over downtown Ottawa.
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Snow sparkles at 18th Old Sled Run
CONSTANCE BAY – It’s rare to hear a snowmobiler complain about too much snow, but last Sunday (Feb. 16) the roughly 63 centimetres that blanketed West Carleton made the commute to the 18th annual Old Sled Run somewhat challenging.
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