O-Train Lines 2, 4 to open Jan. 6
OTTAWA – Lines 2 and 4 of the Ottawa light rail transit (LRT) system are opening Jan. 6 in what city staff are calling a phased approach.
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Kelly opposed to city’s Fitzroy land buy proposal
FITZROY HARBOUR – While Coun. Clarke Kelly thinks the city’s Natural Area Acquisition program is an important one, he believes the program has missed the boat on its plan to purchase a parcel of land on Ferry Road near Fitzroy Harbour.
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Dunrobin program introduction to service industry
DUNROBIN – The Dunrobin Adult Program has launched a new bistro, teaching participants the skills and lessons required to work in the service industry.
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Police briefs: Festive RIDE numbers jump, McNab-Braeside mushrooms, Eighth most wanted
SMITHS FALLS – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers across East Region have now charged a total of 45 motorists with impaired driving since the Festive Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) initiative began two weeks ago.
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Kinburn’s Barton a CCHL performer with Jr. A Canadians
CARLETON PLACE – Kinburn’s Finn Barton is making the most of his first year playing Junior A hockey for the Canadians.
Read moreMississippi Mills releases abattoir feasibility report
MISSISSIPPI MILLS – Earlier this year, the Municipality of Mississippi Mills embarked on an Abattoir Feasibility Study prompted by concerns from local farmers regarding the lack of meat processing facilities locally.
Read moreOFA: Energy remains top priority for Ontario farmers
OPINION – Concerns and challenges around Ontario’s energy supply remain a top-of-mind issue with Ontario’s farmers as we gathered in Toronto last week for the annual general meeting of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.
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Christmas in Corkery at the fire hall Dec. 14
CORKERY – The community may not have a community centre this winter, but it still has the Christmas spirit, and the community association has partnered with Corkery’s rural firefighters to celebrate the season on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Read moreCelebrate Farm Transition Day Jan. 9
OTTAWA – The fifth annual Farm Transition Appreciation Day (FTADay) will take place on Thursday Jan. 9.
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ARAc briefs: 2025 draft budget approved, Upgrades for WC roads, Rural Summit commitments
CITY HALL – The Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee (ARAc) approved its portion of draft budget 2025, which includes more than $3.7 million in net operating funding and more than $8.7 million in capital funding.
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