Community News

FITZROY HARBOUR – A year and a bit in to his role as Fitzroy Harbour and Constance Bay’s new Catholic priest, Father Anthony Nwaohiri says he loves his new community, but hasn’t learned to play euchre yet.

CONSTANCE BAY – The freezing cold made its return yesterday (March 1), but that didn’t stop a record-breaking number of anglers from heading down to the rock-solid Ottawa River for a chance at a share pf $10,040 at the 19th annual Mike and Pete’s Ice Fishing Derby.

CONSTANCE BAY – Warm weather and lots of snow made the 19th annual Old Sled Run a record-breaking event.

KINBURN – Perfect shinny weather made the inaugural Kinburn Four-Versus-Four Hockey Tournament a hit featuring eight teams battling it out on the community centre’s outdoor ice, but mostly having fun.

CONSTANCE BAY – The fourth edition of the Northern Off Road Girls Charity Ice Fishing Derby had a mix of brutal weather conditions and fishing fun for its Feb. 7 tournament.

DUNROBIN – Dunrobin builder and small business owner Alex Lawson says his bid for Mayor of Ottawa in the 2026 municipal election is not a battle against any particular candidate but an opportunity to put his work ethic at the council table for the people of Ottawa.

CONSTANCE BAY – For longtime Constance Bay resident Julie Maheral, it was seeing her mom’s need for recreation and socialization that sparked the idea of hosting social events geared at Constance Bay’s senior community.

CARP – Last weekend (Jan. 17, 18) the West Carleton Outdoor Hockey League (WCOHL) kicked off the 2026 season with perfect weather, happy kids and cheering parents, only a week late.