Stories

CARP – An alien grass is spreading unchecked in Ottawa, clogging ditches and taking over wetlands and shallow ponds is making its way in to the Carp Hills, and the hills’ best buddy says it’s past time to do something about it. 

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is alerting residents to the confirmed presence of South American Theft Groups (SATGs) — organized ‘crime-tourist’ crews who enter Canada legally for short periods to commit coordinated residential and retail break-ins.

MISSISSIPPI MILLS – Enjoy Christmas as was a century ago at the Kintail Country Christmas.

ARNPRIOR – A major watermain break in Arnprior yesterday (Dec. 4) left almost all residents with no, or greatly reduced water service but officials now say the situation has been resolved.

OTTAWA – Mayor Mark Sutcliffe was joined by Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Chief Eric Stubbs, Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) Chief Paul Hutt and Ottawa Paramedic Services Chief Pierre Poirier, as well as key community partners, to present the city’s Public Safety Action Plan.

CONSTANCE BAY – Just when you think there is no more room for Christmas events in Ward 5, another one pops up, and this one is a West Carleton classic.

WEST CARLETON – Christmas has come early for area snowmobilers as a provincial investment will restore 4,500 kilometres of trails including 55 km in West Carleton.

OPINION – Last week, the leading advocate and strongest voice for farmers in our province, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), held its annual general meeting. For me, it was a tremendous honour to be selected for a third term as OFA’s president.

CITY HALL – A rare two meeting week for the City of Ottawa Agriculture and Rural Affairs committee (ARAc) as today (Dec. 4) the committee had a look at its portion of the 2026 draft budget.