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Harrison: The power of hello

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

It’s early morning in West Carleton. The sun is just starting to climb over the rooftops, spreading a soft golden light across driveways still damp with dew.

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Kelly: Ward 5 solar project approvals, Budget consultation, Carp town hall

October 13, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

On Oct. 2, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee (ARAc) voted in favour of the staff recommendation to provide a Municipal Support Resolution for the two solar applications in Ward 5.

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Longworth: Becoming Whole in a Fractured World

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

Dear West Carleton friends, I’m excited to share some good news with you! My new book, Becoming Whole in a Fractured World, has just been released on Amazon.

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Clifford: Tree pruning 101: when, why and how we do it safely

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

Tree pruning is one of the most important parts of tree care — and when done properly, it helps keep your trees healthy, safe, and looking their best.

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OFA: Agriculture worth celebrating this week

October 7, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – This week is Ontario Agriculture Week, leading us into Thanksgiving — one of the most food-focused times of the year. It’s a perfect reminder of just how much our province has to be thankful for when it comes to agriculture and food.

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Kelly: Happy Carp Fair!

September 26, 2025September 28, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

With the city’s 2026 budget discussions now well underway, I will be holding a Ward 5-specific Public Consultation on Oct. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m., at the West Carleton Community Complex in Kinburn.

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Harrison: Community is for all, building belonging through volunteering

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

A strong community is built on more than shared postal codes, it thrives when every person has a place and a purpose. Whether long-time resident or new neighbour, anyone can volunteer.

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OFA: Rural theft on the rise

September 22, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – It’s a sinking feeling you don’t forget. And it’s one that more and more Ontarians, including in rural communities, are experiencing – finding yourself the victim of theft.

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Letter: Who will preserve their stories?

September 22, 2025 wadmin 2 Comments

Last Friday, CBC’s George Stroumboulopoulos met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to talk about the importance of Canadian stories and cultural sovereignty.

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Letter: Politicians should act as ‘moral leaders’

September 21, 2025September 21, 2025 wadmin 2 Comments

Thank you for your great column Jake, and I enjoyed the comments.

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