Planning briefs: 1,700 new highrise homes, Vanier animal welfare hub
CITY HALL – The Planning and Housing committee (PHc) approved Official Plan and zoning amendments that would facilitate highrise developments with nearly 1,700 new homes.
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Record year for turtle saving by Carp Hills friends
CARP – Now in its fourth year, our turtle conservation program protected and released a record number of Blanding’s Turtles in 2025.
Read moreJoin the Mississippi Mills Film Society this year
ALMONTE – The Mississippi Mills Film Society (MMFS) has been screening TIFF films in the area since 2023.
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Carp’s Lemaire wins second Lanark Lit writing competition
LANARK COUNTY – A Carp resident was crowned the winner of the second annual Lanark Lit writing competition for her work of non-fiction titled Hold On.
Read morePolice briefs: East Region OPP Festive RIDE Week 2, OPS Chief Stubbs on intimate partner violence, Broadhead break and enter
EASTERN ONTARIO – Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers across East Region continue efforts to make the roads and highways safer over the holiday season.
Read moreCorkery CA, OFS Station 84 teaming up for Christmas Dec. 12
CORKERY – Once again the Corkery Community Association (CCA) and Corkery’s volunteer firefighters are putting their resources together to bring Christmas to Corkery.
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Dunrobin tree lighting celebrates 10 years
DUNROBIN – The quaint tradition of the Dunrobin Christmas Tree Lighting celebrated its 10th anniversary Sunday (Nov. 30) shining the light on the start of the Christmas season in the community and greater West Carleton.
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Kinburn joining WCOHL, registration closes Dec. 15
WEST CARLETON – The West Carleton Outdoor Hockey League (WCOHL) is growing for the soon to be here 2026 season.
Read morePolice briefs: Three youth face Billings Bridge assault charges, Festive RIDE results, Project Purse’s 10th anniversary
BILLINGS BRIDGE – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) charged three youths following an assault and hate-motivated harassment that occurred at the Billings Bridge OC Transpo station.
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MVCA offering watershed education throughout 2026
MISSISSIPPI MILLS – As water security becomes a growing issues in the Ottawa Valley, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is making sure youth have a headstart on watershed education.
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