City News

CONSTANCE BAY – Last Thursday’s (Aug. 19) City of Ottawa-led skateboard park talk in Constance Bay attracted one couple very invested in the city’s updated skateboard strategy.

KANATA – Last Sunday afternoon (Aug. 17), American rider Adrienne Sternlicht claimed the largest purse ever offered for show jumping in Ottawa.

DUNROBIN – Hot on the heels of the Marchurst Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) controversy, Dunrobin residents recently learned (Aug. 5) a large-scale energy solar project is slated for their neighbourhood.

KANATA – Some say the magic of elite show jumping lives in the partnership between horse and rider – a certain trust that fuels the confidence to jump great heights.

HUNTLEY – At the corner of Richardson Side and William Mooney roads, cut out of the forest, is a light red brick building with a big red steel building attached to it.

CORKERY – It’s been a while since the Corkery Community Association (CCA) has been able to host a party at its house.

RICHMOND – According to woodworker Jack Forsberg, the opportunity to meet like-minded people and talk shop is why people return year after year to the annual one-day Great Canadian Rust Junkie Fest (GCRJF).

CONSTANCE BAY – Some of Canada’s biggest heroes (and Brittain’s) dropped by Constance Bay’s Branch 616 Saturday (July 12) afternoon for live entertainment, a delicious lunch and a well-earned drink.

FITZROY HARBOUR – It was a little bit hot, it was a little bit country, as the Fitzroy Concerts in the Park kicked off its 29th season Thursday (July 10) evening under sunny skies in beautiful Fitzroy Provincial Park.

WOODLAWN – Tomorrow (July 8) Amazing Race Canada kicks off a new season, and Woodlawn native Jonathon Braun will fulfill a lifelong dream looking to be the hit TV show’s 11th champion.