Saltwater Santas at it again this holiday season
Dec. 4, 2024
Retired postal workers Tony Sullivan and Bob Presland have been known each other for more than 35 years. They first met at a Canada Post hockey tournament in Sullivan’s native Newfoundland over 30 years ago. Presland was the league organizer of the tournament, which was held in a different city every year and involved over 100 teams from across the country. Read more
Local news
Health Hub to become home for doctor-less residents
Dec. 5, 2024
Orléans residents who are having trouble finding a family doctor will soon have place where they can go for health care services. Last week. the Montfort Hospital announced that it plans to create a clinic at the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub on Mer Bleue Road specifically for patients who do not have a family doctor. Read more
Sports
Louis-Riel teams win three city titles in four-day stretch
Nov. 15, 2024
Last week was a good time to be a sports fan from École secondaire publique Louis-Riel, as the school won not one, not two, but three city championships over a four-day span from Nov. 11-14. Read more
U14 Panthers tame Bel-Air Lions to win NCAFA
A-Cup final
Nov. 5, 2024
The Cumberland Panthers U14 peewee team are NCAFA A-Cup champions after beating the Bel-Air Lions 24-20 at the Nepean Sportsplex Field on Sunday. Read more
Local Business
From foreign university student to Sobeys franchise owner
Dec. 5, 2024
In the last edition of the Orléans Star I wrote about Dereck Sawh, the new owner of the Sobeys store on Trim Road. This week I’m writing about Kory Wang who took over the Sobeys store at Tenth Line Road and Brian Coburn Blvd. in June. Read more
Artscetera
Singing city councillor, Matt Luloff, releases latest EP
Nov. 7, 2024
The job of a city councillor can often be all-consuming because the issues they have to deal with are happening 24/7. With that in mind, the most difficult task a city councillor faces is in trying to find a reasonable work-life balance. Most have families. And some, like Orléans East – Cumberland councillor Matt Luloff have young children. Read more
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TAPROOM 260 presents Bird King live from 8 p.m. No cover charge. Located in the Orléans Town Centre on Centrum Blvd.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE at Orléans United Church, 1111 Orléans Bvd. "A Very Noisy Christmas" at 5 p.m.; "Countdown to Christmas" at 7 p.m.; "Candlelight Communion Service" at 9 p.m..
TAPROOM 260 presents Ryan King live from 8 p.m. No cover charge. Located in the Orléans Town Centre on Centrum Blvd.
THE STRAY DOG BREWING COMPANY presents Rory Taillon from 8 p.m. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For tickets visit straydogbrewing.ca. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.
ORLÉANS GREENS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Queenswood Heights Cummunity Centre, 1485 Duford St. Light snacks will be served. Kids and adults of all ages are welcome.
