Proposed changes to school boundaries, French immersion programs and special ed come under fire from upset parents
March 20, 2025
The Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is considering widespread changes to its school boundaries, French immersion programming, grade structure and special education and to say parents are upset about what is being proposed would be a massive understatement. Read more
Local news
35 residents bestowed with King Charles III coronation medal
March 20, 2025
Thirty-five area residents were recently bestowed with the King Charles III Coron-ation Medal for having made a significant contribution to their community, the province of Ontario or Canada as whole. Or they have made an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to their country. Read more
Sports
Perfect game earns Homan 5th Scotties title
Feb. 24, 2025
Orléans native Rachel Homan played perhaps the best game of her life in Thunder Bay Sunday night to win her fifth Canadian Woman’s Curling Championship, putting her one win behind curling legends Colleen Jones and Jennifer Jones for the most Scotties titles all-time. Read more
Local Business
Take advantage of 48 years of watch and clock repair expertise
Dec. 19, 2024
When it comes to repairing timepieces – whether they be a family heirloom or a watch you might have received as a graduation present or retirement gift – you can never undervalue experience. Read more
Artscetera
Beat the mid-winter blues at the Shenkman Arts Centre
Feb. 6, 2025
Is Ottawa’s long winter starting to get you down? Are you tired of binge-watching shows on Netflix and getting lost in the bottomless rabbit hole of watching old music videos on YouTube? Then why not consider a night out at the Shenkman Arts Centre, which is hosting a series of live performances over the next few weeks. Read more
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THE STRAY DOG BREWING COMPANY presents Hemlock Hotel perform originals as well as The Tragically Hip’s “Fully Completely”, front to back! Tickets $10 available at www.straydogbrewing.ca. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.
THE STRAY DOG BREWING COMPANY – Wednesdays are Trivia Night at the Stray Dog Brewing Company from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are a must to secure your spot. Send your team name and number of people participating to info@straydogbrewing.ca.
ORLÉANS BREWING CO. – Every Thursday evening is DJ Night at the Orléans Brewing Co. featuring local DJs from 7-10 p.m. The Orléans Brewing Co. is located at 4380 Innes Rd.
MIRIAM CENTRE STAMP SALE + KNITTING OF ALL KINDS from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1803 St. Joseph Blvd, Unit 107. Excellent condition! Wide selection!
THE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY (CAFES) will be holing an eco-event from 10am to 3:30pm at École secondaire Gisèle-Lalonde, 500 Millennium Blvd. near Millennium Park. RSVP to https://bit.ly/3XSOHxl. Admission is $15.
