Arnprior’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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MacHardy Road closed sign celebrates first anniversary
MARSHALL BAY – A fake sign, sitting literally right on the road it claims is closed, celebrated its one-year anniversary recently, much to the chagrin of the community that lives beyond it.
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Santa spends Saturday in the Harbour
FITZROY HARBOUR – Mr. and Mrs. Claus were doing some pre-Christmas scouting Saturday (Dec. 6) in Fitzroy Harbour and spent the whole day dividing all the village’s kids on to two very important lists, all while attending two holiday events.
Read moreBuilt Heritage briefs: ByWard Market National Historic Site, Adult High School, Richmond home
CITY HALL – The Built Heritage committee (BHc) approved asking the city to submit the nomination of the ByWard Market as a National Historic Site for its 200th anniversary, which happens in 2027.
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Police briefs: Electronics sniffing K9 joins OPS, OPS Festive RIDE results, Criminal harassment
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Services’ (OPS) newest recruit to the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has a sniffer so good it can smell electronics, a skill that will aid the force in investigating child exploitation cases.
Read moreWater Services general manager updates city water issues
OTTAWA – The City of Ottawa’s Infrastructure and Water Services general manager says things are improving for Ottawa’s well owners, but conservation is still needed during the current low-water challenges.
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St. Mary’s Winter Clothing Drive brings warmth to community
DUNROBIN – This past weekend (Dec. 6 and Dec. 7), St. Mary’s Church was a hub of activity hosting their annual Winter Clothing Drive in support of The ReSource Rack, a local organization at the West Carleton Community Complex which provides free gently used clothes for the family.
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Fifth Light Up the Bay contest will keep your driveway clean
CONSTANCE BAY – Constance Bay’s holiday lights contest returns and those who really light it up, will get a chance to win free snow plowing for a year.
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Standing room only at Santa brunch
KINBURN – There weren’t enough tables in Kinburn to serve everyone who showed up for brunch with Santa, but there was more than enough fun to be had by all who came out.
Read moreOHS in urgent need of pet food
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is calling for donations of unopened pet food to support its Emergency Pet Food Bank.
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