The recent provincial election turned out to be bittersweet for Orléans MPP-elect Stephen Blais and local Liberal supporters. Although Blais managed to easily retain his seat by more than 10,000 votes and the Liberal Party regained official status for the first time since the 2018 election, both victories were overshadowed by the fact that Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie failed to win in Mississauga, once again throwing the party’s leadership into question despite her election night vow to stay on. Read more

The Global Community Alliance held it’s l3th annual youth achievement award gala on Saturday, Feb. 3 in recognition of Black History Month. A grand total of 14 awards were handed out at this year’s gala to a group of deserving young people for making a difference in their diverse communities and for being outstanding role models to their peers. Read more

They are often referred to as fringe candidates, but alternative party candidates play a key role in providing largely disen-franchised voters with an option to cast their ballot outside the traditional parties. Read more

There is no shortage of ice fishing huts on the icy waters of Petrie Island in Orléans. Ice fishing enthusiasts take advantage of the coldest months of the year to go fishing.
Yannick Loranger owns a fishing cabin rental business in the east end and he rents them out to ice fisherman who set them up on the ice covered Ottawa River beside Oziles Bait and Tackle Shop. Read more

Tony Sullivan and Bob Presland, aka the Saltwater Santas, have done it again. The pair, along with Tony’s wife Jocelyne, have managed to raise another $24,316 for local charities through Sullivan’s Sugar Creek Way Christmas display bringing the grand total of funds raised over the past four years to over $85,000. Read more

The Busy Fingers knitting group lived up to its moniker in 2024, producing more than 3,000 items for veterans and other seniors, local women’s shelters, victims of fire who have been left out in the cold and anyone else in need of warmth during Ottawa’s long winters. Read more

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Changes in effect for 2025 01/09/25
Weather cooperating with outdoor rink attendants 01/09/25
2025 budget approved with 3.9% tax hike 12/19/24
2024 marked by wildfires, a total eclipse and the Summer Olympics 12/19/24
Caring community answers the call yet again 12/19/24
Saltwater Santas at it again this holiday season 12/05/24
Health Hub to become home for doctor-less residents 12/05/24
Remembering Navan's first fallen war hero 11/07/24
Former RCL 632 president named Veteran of the Year 11/07/24
Orléans home to spine-chilling Hallowe'en houses 10/24/24
Unexploded WWII bombs buried in Mer Bleue bog 10/24/24"
Orléans knitting club running out of wool... again 10/24/24
Forest lot dedicated to the man responsible for saving it 09/19/24
Public school board reopens French immersion debate 09/12/24
The sun shines on Petrie Island community corn roast and BBQ 08/29/24
Local physiotherapist has Olympic experience of a lifetime 08/29/24
Village of Navan loses two more of its matriachs 08/29/24
Navan Fair returns Aug. 8-11 with 'Fun for the Whole Family' theme 08/05/24
High school scholars top Class of 2024 07/04/24
Friends and family celebrate the life of Cumberland historian 07/04/24
A busy summer is in store at the Cumberland museum 07/04/24
Petrie Island Canada Day event moves to Millennium Park 06/20/24
Orléans knitting queen recovering after spending five months in hospital 06/20/24
St. Joseph food truck specializes in gluten-free options 06/04/24
Navan Community Association launches fundraising campaign for new pavilion 06/04/24
Navan dairy farm in full swing two years after derecho 05/23/24
Alvida Promenade resident celebrates 100th birthday 05/23/24
City moving ahead with controversial roundabout in Convent Glen 04/30/24
Local American Idol contestant returns to where it all began 04/29/24
Saying goodbye to an old friend and community theatre icon 04/23/24
Public urged to review, comment on 'New Ways to Bus' plan 04/19/24
American Idol experience recharges local singer's creative energy 04/08/24
Feds announce long-term funding for new Action Plan for Official Languages 03/28/24
The Navan maple syrup society 03/26/24
Orléans woman, armed forces member a total 'gamer' 03/26/24
Fallingbrook woman completes 40,320-piece puzzle 03/10/24
Orléans MP recognizes Leading Women, Leading Girls 03/09/24
East end well presented at Global Alliance Awards 03/01/24
Meet-and-greet signals unofficial start to local federal election campaign 02/16/24
Class action lawsuit launched against Catholic school board and former St. Matt's teacher convicted of sexual assaulting former students 02/16/24
Orléans educator receives Teaching Excellence Award 02/15/24
Warm weather, freezing rain play havoc on outdoor activities 02/01/24
Suspect charged for rash of St. Joseph Blvd. break-ins 02/01/24
Saltwater Santas raise whopping $28K for charity 01/25/24
Outstanding youth recognized at special ceremony 01/25/24
Spirit of giving alive and well in Orléans 01/11/24
Residents want city to slow down traffic on Hunter's Run 01/11/24
Spirit of giving alive and well in Orléans 01/11/24
Caring community answers the call yet again 12/21/23
2024 municipal budget approved with 2.5% tax hike 12/21/23
Salt Water Santas ready to raise more money for charities 12/07/23
Knitting club overwhelmed by community's response to call for donations 12/07/23
Francophone historical society publishes second volume of Orléans toponymy 12/07/23
Accident(s) lead local designer to create pre-planning journal 11/23/23
2024 Calendar of Hope now on sale 11/20/23
Sight and hearing impaired man's service dog nearly run over by negligent driver 11/13/23
Luloff to carry Conservative banner in next federal election 11/12/23
Orléans knitting club in desperate need of wool 11/07/23
Area cenotaphs solemn tributes to fallen heroes 11/06/23
Orléans Legion kicks off 2023 Poppy Campaign 10/27/23
Fallingbrook home a mecca for trick-or-treaters 10/26/23
Obituary: Orléans loses yet another pillar of the community 10/26/23
Navan spa severely damaged by fire, GoFundMe page created to help owner 10/23/23
Navan featured on Hockey Night in Canada after arena canteen gets Quaker makeover 10/22/23
OC Transpo's financial woes worse than feared 10/10/23
Ciné Starz Orléans forced to close after landlord refuses to renew lease over outstanding rent 09/28/23
Councillor delivers three more Gem Awards in Orléans West-Innes 09/21/23
Brian Coburn Extension inches closer to reality 09/21/23
Finance committee sets 2024 budget directions, tax target 09/14/23
Blackburn dentist marks anniversary with over two hundred friends 09/14/23
Orléans West-Innes celebrates its shining Gems 08/17/23
East end park named after Parade of Lights co-organizer 08/17/23
New guide dog gives Kevin Frost new lease on life 08/17/23
Resilient Afghan family embraces new beginnings in Orléans 08/17/23