Community News

CARP – Last week (Nov. 20), the Huntley Township Historical Society (HTHS) held their 2025 annual general meeting (AGM) which was followed by guest speaker Charlene Johnston, administrator of the Carp Valley Vintage Facebook group.

BECKWITH – Years ago when equestrian coach Gillian Phillips rode an equine simulator for the first time, she knew she was hooked.

CARP – Last week (Nov. 19), roughly 30 people learned about the Carp Airport Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) that will use aqueous flow, water-based batteries to help provide Ontario’s grid with energy stability.

MANOTICK – Last week (Nov. 12) The Honorable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State for Children and Youth, visited with MP Bruce Fanjoy at his Carleton riding office in Manotick to discuss how budget 2025 will benefit families and youth.

CARP – Something new greeted the hundreds of people who marked Remembrance Day at the 10th West Carleton War Memorial service – snow.

CARP – Roughly 60 Carp area residents, including many of the community’s volunteer leaders, took the opportunity to participate in West Carleton-March Coun. Clarke Kelly’s Carp-focused town hall last Tuesday (Nov. 4).

KINBURN – West Carleton Disaster Relief (WCDR) has been saving the community for eight years. Last week (Oct. 28) the volunteer organization focused on 2024-2025.

KINBURN – Even the state of Ottawa’s finances and spending in West Carleton-March Ward couldn’t compete with the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series appearance last Wednesday (Oct. 29), but those who did attend the City of Ottawa 2026 budget primer, as is tradition, stated roads as the number one priority in Ward 5.