Canada’s farmland values continued to climb in 2025, FCC reports
Average farmland values in Canada continue their steady climb this year. Courtesy the FCC
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Police briefs: SIU investigating Rockland impaired charge, Perth minor charged with threats, South March sex assault suspect identified
ROCKLAND – One person has been charged in connection with an impaired driving investigation in Rockland, ON, in which the province’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) invoked its mandate.
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CARHA visits Kinburn ODR with cheque
KINBURN – For the first time in the history of the CARHA Hockey ODR Contest, which debuted during COVID, representatives of the not-for-profit recreational hockey insurers got to visit one of the winning outdoor rinks.
Read moreDunrobin adult softball registration now open
DUNROBIN – Hey adults of Dunrobin and area, play ball! Soon.
Read moreEmergency Preparedness briefs: New licensing rules for food industry
CITY HALL – The Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services committee (EPPSc) approved updates to the Licensing Bylaw to better reflect how the food industry operates; support its continued growth; and cut red tape for small food businesses.
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Maple syrup season arrives in eastern Ontario
EASTERN ONTARIO – As temperatures begin their familiar springtime swing between freezing nights and warmer days, maple syrup producers across our province are tapping trees and getting ready to harvest the crop that comes from that most iconic Canadian symbol – the maple tree.
Read moreYouth climate art exhibit at Arnprior museum ends April 11
ARNPRIOR – A youth-led climate art exhibition at the Arnprior and District Museum (35 Madawaska St.) is on display until April 11, featuring paintings and comics created by students as part of the Teach Your Parents (TYP) initiative.
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Mayoral hopeful Lawson hosting Rally for Ottawa May 23
OTTAWA – Dunrobin’s Alex Lawson can’t officially declare his candidacy for mayor of Ottawa until May 1, but he has his first rally scheduled for May 23.
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Alto to begin field studies for high-speed rail
OTTAWA – Alto staff, the Crown corporation in charge of developing Canada’s first high-speed rail transit system, has informed City of Ottawa staff they will begin filed studies soon.
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Shaw remembered as man of gratitude
ARNPRIOR – A full hall of friends and family said goodbye to John ‘Jack’ Clifford Shaw Sunday (March 22) mid-morning, with many more tuning in via livestream, paying their respects to a man characterized as one filled with gratitude and ready to help anyone in need.
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