Community News

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.

CONSTANCE BAY – It was a beautiful fall evening last night (Oct. 26), a perfect time to get the wits scared out of you in a dark forest.

GALETTA – The Great Galetta Rummage Sale always starts off big, but this year volunteer organizers say Day 2 was equally as impressive. In context.

KINBURN – It was a year of growth for the Kinburn Community Association (KCA), right up to the day of the organization’s annual general meeting, when two new community members volunteered to join the board.

CONSTANCE BAY – Last Wednesday evening (Oct. 8) the Constance Bay library hosted award-winning Dunrobin author Jim McEwen for the first in a series of fireside chats as the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) celebrates Canadian Library month.

KINBURN – It was a first for Kinburn, but it looks like farmers’ markets are a hit in the community.

BELLS CORNERS – Born out of the kindness of strangers, Meals on Wheels has been on the road for more than 80 years.

KINBURN – This Thursday (Oct. 2) the Agricultural and Rural Affairs committee (ARAc) will decide if they will recommend Ottawa city council grant a Municipal Support Confirmation (MSC) to Westbridge Renewable Energy Corp. for their proposed Dunrobin Solar Project.

MacLAREN’S LANDING – Last Saturday (Sept. 20) Jack and Janet MacLaren hosted a fundraiser for controversial suspended Ottawa Police Service (OPS) detective Const. Helen Grus, with speakers in attendance referring to her as one of the great female heroes in history.

EDMONTON – From coast-to-coast-to-coast, Woodlawn’s Jonathon Braun and his friend Jesse Harink battled physical tests, mental challenges and 10 pairs of contestants as rabid as they were, but in the end, are your season 11 Amazing Race Canada champions.