City to host dry well virtual session Dec. 8
OTTAWA – Not all the details are hashed out yet, but City of Ottawa staff will host a community information session for residents with dry or low water wells on Dec. 8.
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Feds colour coding weather threats
WEST CARLETON – Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologists have launched a new colour-coded weather alert system across the country, saying it will better convey risks and impacts to communities.
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Galetta’s great cookie exchange, contest Dec. 9
GALETTA – Put your best Christmas cookie to the test.
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Fourth Harbour Christmas Parade hits Fitzroy Dec. 6
FITZROY HARBOUR – A newbie in West Carleton, the Fitzroy Harbour Christmas Parade will be back Saturday, Dec. 6 for its fourth trip around the village.
Read moreKinburn COVID, flu vaccine clinic Dec. 6
KINBURN – Get up to date on your vaccines without leaving Ward 5.
Read moreCommunity Services briefs: 2026 draft budget approved, Highlights
CITY HALL – The Community Services committee (CSc) approved its portions of draft budget 2026, which presents a balanced $1.6 billion total operating budget and $235 million in capital investments.
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Phillips brings equine simulator to Valley
BECKWITH – Years ago when equestrian coach Gillian Phillips rode an equine simulator for the first time, she knew she was hooked.
Read moreTransit briefs: Committee approves OC Transpo’s 2026 draft budget, 2.5% fare increase, Fall ridership numbers
CITY HALL – The Transit committee approved OC Transpo’s 2026 draft budget, following yesterday’s (Nov. 24) regularly scheduled committee meeting.
Read morePolice briefs: Multiple shoplifting charges in Renfrew, Arnprior assault, Renfrew County Angel Tree Program
RENFREW – The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged one person after responding to a shoplifting call in the Town of Renfrew.
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Bethel-St. Andrew’s bazaar packs ‘em in
FITZROY HARBOUR – There is such a thing as too late to the Bethel-St. Andrew’s United Church Women Christmas Bazaar, and that happens somewhere around 11 a.m.
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