Mississippi field naturalists host young naturalists starting Feb. 7
MISSISSIPPI MILLS – Mississippi Valley Field Naturalist’s (MVFN) Young Naturalist program is gearing up for a new season.
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Union Hall Valentine’s tea Feb. 15
UNION HALL – Union Hall invites the community to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special tea event on Sunday, Feb. 15.
Read morePlanning briefs: Preston Street modification amendment, Taller buildings beside Corso Italia station
CITY HALL – The Planning and Housing committee (PHc) approved amending the city’s Official Plan (OP), modifying the planned future extension of Preston Street to the north.
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WC Wolverines flag football registration now open
WEST CARLETON – Don’t worry about the snow, are you ready for some football?
Read moreCarp Ridge Feb. 21 retreat focusing on cold, flu prevention
CARP – Just in time for the winter sniffles, the Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre (CREC) is presenting a mini-healing retreat focusing on the prevention of cold and flu.
Read moreOntario Agricultural Hall of Fame inducts five in class of 2026
WEST CARLETON – Five trailblazers who transformed the province’s agricultural sector will be recognized on June 14 in Elora, ON.
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Finance briefs: P3 partnership for western paramedic facility, Affordable housing debt funding
CITY HALL – The Finance and Corporate Services committee (FCSc) approved advancing a public‑private partnership (P3) procurement process to build a new Ottawa Paramedic Service West Deployment Facility that will support growth and evolving service demands.
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Dunrobin’s Lawson ready to lead Ottawa
DUNROBIN – Dunrobin builder and small business owner Alex Lawson says his bid for Mayor of Ottawa in the 2026 municipal election is not a battle against any particular candidate but an opportunity to put his work ethic at the council table for the people of Ottawa.
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WOCRC warming up for Coldest Night of Year Feb. 28
KANATA – In just a few weeks, communities across Canada will participate in the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) walk to support local charities that serve people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
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Celebrity groundhogs calling for early spring
BRUCE COUNTY – Wiarton Willie of Bruce County, ON, and Fred la Marmotte, the famous groundhog in Quebec’s Gaspesie region, claim they did not see their shadows this morning (Feb. 2), traditionally meaning an early spring.
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