Arnprior high, Walter Zadow public schools placed in lockdown
ARNPRIOR – Two Arnprior schools were temporarily placed on lockdown this morning (Dec. 10), following the advice of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
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Environmental Defence, CAFES applaud council for South March BESS zoning amendment
OTTAWA – Environmental Defence and Community Action for Environmental Sustainability (CAFES) applaud Ottawa city council’s vote (21–4) in favour of the zoning approval for the largest energy storage project proposed in Ottawa to date – the South March Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
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WC BESS gets zoning amendment
CITY HALL – Despite West Carleton-March Coun. Clarke Kelly’s best efforts, City of Ottawa Council voted in favour of a zoning amendment for what will be West Carleton’s largest private infrastructure project in its history.
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Budget good, not great for Ward 5
CITY HALL – It was a marathon session for councillors (and reporters covering it), but after more than 10 hours of questions and deliberations City of Ottawa Council approved a $7.1 billion 2026 budget in the early evening of Wednesday, Dec. 10.
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HCA seeking volunteers for outdoor rink
CARP – Baby, it’s cold outside. Which is perfect for outdoor rink building and the Huntley Community Association (HCA) is looking for volunteers to help and keep theirs running this outdoor skating season.
Read moreArnprior Legion in ‘dire need’ of kitchen volunteers
ARNPRIOR – The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 174 in Arnprior is in dire need of volunteer help in order to continue operations moving forward.
Read moreFCC highlights productivity key to Canada’s agricultural future
WEST CARLETON – Canadian farmers could see significant income gains and new opportunities if agricultural productivity growth returns to historic highs.
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Kinburn’s Covered Bridge brewery celebrates 12 years Dec. 13
KINBURN – Boy does time fly, it seems like only a year ago Covered Bridge Brewing Company came to Kinburn, but on Dec. 13, the brewery will celebrate 12 years.
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Dunrobin WI big part of Cultivating Community archives exhibit
OTTAWA – A new exhibit at the City of Ottawa Archives focuses on the city’s agricultural history and includes many nods to West Carleton thanks to the input of the Dunrobin and District Women’s Institute (WI).
Read moreArnprior’s Men’s Shed offering beginner woodworking in February
McNAB-BRAESIDE – The Arnprior McNab-Braeside (AMB) Men’s Shed wants you to get in the game of woodworking with its introductory course starting Feb. 21, 2026.
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