Clifford: Tapping trees in the Ottawa Valley
Tapping trees for syrup is a time-honored tradition that many people in Ottawa and the Valley enjoy in the spring.
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Carp Hills friends share look back at 2025
CARP – The Friends of the Carp Hills (FCH), dedicated to the conservation of the Carp Ridge, are taking a look back at last year, and are seeing a very different tale of two years.
Read moreLetter: Bank closure big loss to WC community
The Bank of Ottawa opened in Carp in April of 1902. It was bought out by the Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) in January of 1919.
Read moreMRHA unveils future of care close to home strategic plan
LANARK COUNTY – The Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is proud to introduce its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, “a bold and forward-looking roadmap” that will guide the organization over the next five years as it continues to deliver quality healthcare close to home.
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MMLT film prescribes nature as cure-all
PERTH – Earlier this month (Feb. 1), the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) released its latest film, Nature’s Path to Wellness, a testament to nature’s restorative power.
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Harrison: Valentine’s Day not a celebration for everyone
Valentine’s Day is often presented as a celebration of romance flowers, cards, and grand gestures of love. Valentine’s Day has both a sweet and a not-so-sweet side, and acknowledging both is important for our mental health.
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WC author tackles identity politics
MacLAREN’S LANDING – MacLaren’s Landing-based author David Shackleton has tackled gender issues for decades, and as he gets set to publish his third book Shackleton is introducing a new word to the lexicon to describe the feminine collective shadow.
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OPL hosting March Break activities in West Carleton
OTTAWA — This March Break, children aged four to 12 are invited to dive into a week of discovery and fun at Ottawa Public Library (OPL).
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Carp camp offers one-of-a-kind opportunity to study Milky Way
CARP – Learn about the Milky Way this summer with the Canadian Centre for Experimental Radio Astronomy’s (CCERA) summer camp held at one of the most interesting buildings in West Carleton complete with a fully operational radio telescope.
Read moreHome Hospice North Lanark launches annual tree fundraiser
LANARK COUNTY – Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) has proudly supported and served the communities of North Lanark since 2012.
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