Lots of opportunities to clean up West Carleton this spring
WEST CARLETON – The spring campaign of Cleaning up the Capital is nigh, and several West Carleton communities are participating this starting this weekend.
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WCSC house league registration open for soccer season
WEST CARLETON – There’s still room available for the upcoming West Carleton soccer season which is just around the corner.
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Easter Day in the Bay hops
CONSTANCE BAY – The reputation of the Constance and Buckham’s Bay Community Association’s (CBBCA) Easter Day in the Bay is starting to precede it, as even families from beyond West Carleton made sure to make the trip to the hoppingest Easter Pary around.
Read morePope Francis passes Easter Monday after stroke
WEST CARLETON – Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who was known around the world for his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Easter Monday (April 21). He was 88.
Read moreChicken sanctuary concerned with Smith Falls backyard coop pilot
SMITHS FALLS – Secondhand Stories Chicken Sanctuary has released a detailed report urging Smiths Falls Town Council to reject the proposed Backyard Hen Pilot Program, citing serious concerns related to public health, animal welfare, and a complete lack of infrastructure to support the initiative.
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Order of Canada recipient, puppet master Young passes at 86
ALMONTE – Order of Canada recipient Noreen Young, a founder and the artistic director of Almonte’s Puppets Up festival, has died of a stroke at the age of 86, after a long creative career. Young passed away on April 18.
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Ottawa Greens want end to first past the post system
OTTAWA – Ottawa’s Green Party candidates are calling for election reform and an end to the first past the post system.
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Dunrobin plaza to reopen this summer
DUNROBIN – After more than a year of crickets, the Dunrobin plaza is now a very busy place.
Read moreAlmonte hosting 55 Plus Expo June 5
ALMONTE – On Thursday, June 5, Home Hospice North Lanark (HHNL) and The Municipality of Mississippi Mills are proud to partner in hosting the 55 Plus Expo, bringing the 55 and older community together at the John Levi Community Centre, located at 182 Bridge Street, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Read moreAnti-fossil fuel group accuses Carleton candidate of dirty politics
CARLETON RIDING — A third party advertiser in the 45th federal election is calling foul on the Conservative Pierre Poilievre campaign after team members blocked out their campaign signs with there own.
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