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Letter: Evolugen fund could be key mental health support

February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

I am writing to express my strong support for Evolugen’s proposed battery storage facility (Battery Energy Storage System – BESS) in our community.

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Legion: New year, new renovations

February 6, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

CONSTANCE BAY – Branch 616 has had an excellent start to the new year and intends to keep up the pace.

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Longworth: The near and far future of AI in WC

February 6, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – As the world moves into an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a major part of daily life, small communities like West Carleton, are on the cusp of transformation.

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Letter: Another look at city land purchases

February 3, 2025February 5, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

I agree there is concern with the City of Ottawa land deals.

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Letter: Galetta island also a City of Ottawa purchase

January 31, 2025 wadmin 1 Comment

December 2024, the City of Ottawa closed on a deal to purchase a 28 acres parcel of land on Mohrs Road.

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Letter: Dunrobin reader won’t sign anti-BESS petition

January 31, 2025February 1, 2025 wadmin 2 Comments

It is impressive the anti-Fitzroy BESS sentiment has quickly refocused onto an anti-South March BESS sentiment with a petition created voicing opposition to the construction of a 250 Megawatt battery storage system on Marchurst Road in South March.

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Letter: BESS project ‘a bold step forward’

January 30, 2025 wadmin 2 Comments

I have been a long-time resident of West Carleton and have always taken a keen interest in responsible local area development activity.

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Kelly: Drop on in twice a month

January 28, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

Happy New Year to all residents of West Carleton-March. I hope everyone was able to enjoy time with friends and family and celebrate the holidays. 

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OFA: ROMA visit finds new provincial money for agriculture

January 28, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – Strengthening ties between rural municipal leaders and the farm community was on the agenda last week as representatives from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture took part in the annual Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference.

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Letters: More BESS talk, Gas plant in WC, Election time

January 27, 2025February 3, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

As important issues ramp up in and around West Carleton, so does our letter section. We have three letters on BESS projects, gas plants and a federal election.

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