Pakenham’s five-span bridge getting tune-up
PAKENHAM – Rehabilitation of the Five-Span Bridge in Pakenham begins on July 28 and runs until Oct. 30. KB Civil
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OHS packed with colony of bunnies
OTTAWA – The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is bursting with bunnies as more than 30 rabbits are available for adoption.
Read morePolice briefs: OPP strategic plan feedback, Cyclist hit in Stittsville, OPS 2026 budget feedback
RENREW COUNTY – The South Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Board, formerly known as the Renfrew and Area OPP Detachment Board, represents the Township of Admaston-Bromley, Town of Arnprior, Township of Greater Madawaska, Horton Township, Township of McNab-Braeside, Town of Renfrew and Township of Whitewater Region.
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MVCA enforcement visiting Morris Island Conservation Area
VYDON ACRES – The Mississippi Valley Conservation Area (MVCA) Enforcement and Regulations Department is spending today (July 23) at beautiful Morris Island Conservation Area making sure dog owners have their pets leashed.
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Nominations open for Ottawa heritage, urban design awards
OTTAWA – The City of Ottawa recognizes outstanding achievements in heritage conservation with the Ottawa Heritage Awards, and celebrates urban design excellence with the Urban Design Awards.
Read moreCarp’s Longworth seeking dozen Gen Z’ers
WEST CARLETON – What does it take to thrive in a world that feels increasingly fractured? That’s the question I explore in my new book, Becoming Whole in a Fractured World: A Guide for Gen Z Navigating the Future.
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Carp Fair Aug. 6 drive-in bingo fundraiser for injured president
CARP – The last Carp Fair Drive-In Bingo of the season will be a fundraiser for its President of Agriculture Kyle Rivington who was seriously injured earlier this summer.
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St. Paul’s second book fair starts Aug. 14
CARP – St. Paul’s United Church is bringing back its book fair next month after last year’s inaugural event was a huge success in 2024.
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Rust Junkies finding like minds
RICHMOND – According to woodworker Jack Forsberg, the opportunity to meet like-minded people and talk shop is why people return year after year to the annual one-day Great Canadian Rust Junkie Fest (GCRJF).
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Navan to host 2025 Ottawa Carleton plowing match
NAVAN – The Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association (OCPA) Plowing Match is set for Aug. 22 and 23, at Robert and Allan Walsh Farms located at 5281 Clayton Road, Navan.
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