City seeking feedback on extreme weather grant program
WEST CARLETON – The City of Ottawa is developing a new pilot program to improve local communities’ ability to prepare for extreme weather events and is looking for resident feedback.
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Province going ahead with amalgamating conservation authorities
WEST CARLETON – The Government of Ontario will move ahead with the consolidation of its conversation authorities creating much larger territories for those authorities to govern.
Read moreVerna crafting in the Bay for Easter March 21
CONSTANCE BAY – Legendary Constance Bay crafter Verna is back just in time for Easter, and your kids will have a hoot on March 21 with her whimsical workshop.
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Carleton students unveil public transit plan for Carp
OTTAWA – As part of their education Carleton University students have been working on a plan to address rural transit problems, specifically addressing the Village of Carp, and last Monday (March 9) they unveiled it to a group of dignitaries.
Read morePolice briefs: Arnprior assault, South March sex assault, Multiple child lurings
RENFREW – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged one person after responding to an assault call for service.
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WC minor hockey seeking volunteers for board
WEST CARLETON – While this hockey season is still winding down, the West Carleton Minor Hockey Association (WCMHA) is looking to next year and has several board positions it will need to fill before that season starts.
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Return of the Easter Day in the Bay April 4
CONSTANCE BAY – The story of the race between the tortoise and the hare is one of patience and sticktoitiveness. While only one of those animals actually lays eggs, it’s the other one’s you’ll be searching for in Constance Bay on April 4.
Read moreTransit briefs: O-Train Line 1 update, Staff recruitment update, Westboro crash recommendations
CITY HALL – The Transit committee was provided updates on O-Train Line 1 service and efforts to strengthen bus service delivery; 2026 recruitment targets for bus operators and mechanics; a Stage 2 O-Train extension update; regular key performance indicators; as well as an update on the implementation of recommendations from the Westboro inquest.
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Rain, wind cause Ward 5 power outages, road havoc
WEST CARLETON – Hundreds lost power in Ward 5 due to large amounts of freezing rain yesterday (March 11) and strong winds also caused havoc in the Ottawa Valley.
Read moreOHS 50/50 draw hits $25,000 and climbing
OTTAWA — The 50/50 jackpot in the Ottawa Humane Society’s (OHS) For the Love of Animals Lottery has reached $25,000 and continues to grow, giving supporters across Ontario the chance to win big while helping animals in need.
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