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Letter: Kudos for Dunrobin Tree Lighting coverage

December 4, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

Jake, those three photos and your story was just terrific!

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Letter: Infrastructure siting important to WC residents

December 3, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

I believe that the quick approval of the Carp Airport BESS (unlike the South March BESS) clearly shows the importance of locating such things in appropriate locations.

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Harrison: No elephants in the room

December 1, 2025December 2, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of attending annual general meetings and community conversations across West Carleton.

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Kelly: Draft budget approved, South March boundary expansion

November 24, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

On Nov. 12 at council, the City of Ottawa’s draft budget 2026 was tabled. Since then, as you can imagine, I’ve been doing a lot of reading. And digesting. 

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OFA: Finding opportunity amid uncertainty

November 17, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – As Ontario farmers prepare to gather for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s (OFA) annual general meeting next week, it’s a natural time to reflect on the year behind us — a year that has tested our resilience, unity, and determination like few others.

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Harrison: When the seasons shift

November 11, 2025November 11, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

It happens every year. The clocks change, the mornings stay dark, and suddenly the whole rhythm of the day feels different.

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Legion: Time to remember

November 5, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

CONSTANCE BAY – Branch 616 has had the expected busy fall season, including .the Earlybird Membership Campaign, Legion Week, Meals to Wheels kickoff, Hallowe’en, standing events plus various private events, and preparations for Remembrance Day.

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Letter: Canadian seafood, lumber could support Canadians

October 26, 2025 wadmin 1 Comment

I was the individual who mentioned concern about lack of Canadian seafood and the current lumber issue. I had mentioned the lack of Canadian seafood in a previous conversation with MP Bruce Fanjoy and his answer, that this a private entity decision, does not sit well with me.

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OFA: Farms are small businesses too

October 22, 2025 wadmin 0 Comments

OPINION – This week marks Small Business Week in Ontario. Spearheaded by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC), it celebrates and draws attention to the vital role that small business plays in the Ontario economy.

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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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