Community News

CARP – Last Wednesday (Sept. 11) the Huntley Friendship Club celebrated their 50th anniversary like it might be their last.

ARNPRIOR – It was a rare siting indeed last Saturday (Sept. 7), when roughly 100 members of the Macnamara Field Naturalists’ Club (MFNC) were found indoors, as the club celebrated its 40th anniversary.

ARNPRIOR – Despite a lack of prior knowledge, roughly 70 people attended a public meeting in Arnprior Saturday (Sept. 7) afternoon to discuss the latest threat organizers feel historic Gillies Grove is facing as a sale of adjacent property to a developer is currently in the due diligence stage.

CARP – In 2019, a group of fashion minded volunteers at St. Paul’s United Church in Carp had a fundraising idea to open a used clothing store.

CONSTANCE BAY – Two long-time Constance Bay community members are joining forces to help parents in need get ready for the new school year in a time of extremely fast rising costs.

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MacLAREN’S LANDING – This week (Aug. 19) Tamara Lich along with Freedom Convoy co-leader Chris Barber are expected to present their final submissions in an Ottawa courthouse, through their legal team, as their mischief trial as co-conspirators of the 2022 protest that clogged Ottawa’s downtown core for more than a month comes to a close.

CARP – ‘Cause we got a little ‘ole convoy. Rockin’ through the night. Yeah, we got a little ‘ole convoy. Ain’t she a beautiful sight.

VYDON ACRES – It was the fifth year for the Arnprior Food Bank fundraiser, and Morris Island’s annual Island Vibes brought more local musicians, raised more money and enjoyed the nicest weather in the event’s history.

FITZROY HARBOUR – While July is usually a quiet month for non-profit organizations, a community group opposed to a proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facility planned near Fitzroy Harbour and Galetta hosted three meetings; came up with an official organization name; and raised public awareness on the issue.