Community News

CITY HALL – Despite West Carleton-March Coun. Clarke Kelly’s best efforts, City of Ottawa Council voted in favour of a zoning amendment for what will be West Carleton’s largest private infrastructure project in its history.

FITZROY HARBOUR – Mr. and Mrs. Claus were doing some pre-Christmas scouting Saturday (Dec. 6) in Fitzroy Harbour and spent the whole day dividing all the village’s kids on to two very important lists, all while attending two holiday events.

DUNROBIN – The quaint tradition of the Dunrobin Christmas Tree Lighting celebrated its 10th anniversary Sunday (Nov. 30) shining the light on the start of the Christmas season in the community and greater West Carleton.

DUNROBIN – Move over drafty old farmhouse, new air-tight homes are on the way.

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).