Community News

DUNROBIN – Last week (Sept. 27) the City of Ottawa announced throughout October, Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) will be distributing free reflective bands and lights at select fire stations across the city as part of its annual Be Safe Be Seen campaign.

CARP – The stories were filled with tragedy and heartbreak, but even then, the message of the second annual Truth and Reconciliation Ceremony held in Carp yesterday (Sept. 30) was one of hope.

CARP – The 161st Carp Fair is just two days away, and the Carp Fairgrounds are busy with hundreds of volunteers working long days to make sure everything is picture perfect for The Best Little Fair in Canada.

KINBURN – A popular pre-COVID community event returned to Kinburn last week (Sept. 14) when the Kinburn Community Association (KCA) brought back the Kinburn Community Corn Roast.

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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