City News

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.

HUNTLEY – It’s one of the few events the Huntley Historical Society (HTHS) hosts at its Carp Road location, but with all that local history on hand, and fresh strawberries to boot, the HTHS Strawberry Social is an annual event not to be missed.