City News

CARP – In the fall of 2023, the very small Village of Carp Business Improvement Area (BIA) held the culmination of a very big undertaking.

Dunrobin resident Courtney Argue, wearing a signboard, leads her team “Planting Stability” out onto the streets for WOCRC’s recent CNOY fundraiser. Photo by Nonie Smart

CONSTANCE BAY – Residents learned last night (March 4) the City of Ottawa’s preferred fix for the dangerous and only entrance in to Constance Bay is a roundabout, but staff are unsure, if approved, when it will be complete.

KANATA – Last month Hospice Care Ottawa (HCO) announced their plan to build Ottawa’s second wind phone – a sacred space for remembrance, reflection and healing.

FITZROY HARBOUR – A highlight of the Fitzroy Harbour Winter Carnival for the last 29 years has been Dan and Carole’s Trivia Challenge.

BUCKHAM’S BAY – The long-running Constance Bay Kids Fishing Derby enjoyed perfect weather last Sunday (Feb. 15) and that brought out the kids in record numbers.

KINBURN – It’s not always good news when the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) invites you over for a chat.

CARP – There’s a reason it’s called a winter carnival.

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.

STITTSVILLE – Corkery writer Karine Di Cesare is launching her new children’s book next week (Feb. 15) and you’re sure to love it like you love lemonade.