Stories

CITY HALL – The city’s Environment and Climate Change committee (ECCc) approved its portion of draft budget 2026, which invests in reliable water and sewer infrastructure, sustainable waste management and climate action to support a green and resilient Ottawa.

PAKENHAM – Celebrate the Christmas season with Calliope women’s choir Saturday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrew’s in Pakenham.

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.