Seventeen-year-old Tyler Bell got the scare of his young life on January 23. The Orléans resident was attending classes at the Norman Johnston Alternative School in Blackburn Hamlet when he suddenly collapsed for no apparent reason. Read more

A campaign to gather 5,000 knitted and crocheted poppies to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion has reached a very impressive milestone. Poppy Project administrator Wendy Fortier recently accepted close to 997 knitted and crocheted poppies from the Orléans based Busy Fingers knitting club, putting the number gathered so far at more than 4,000. Read more

Orléans residents are expected to go to the polls once again this spring as a federal election call was expected any time this week. The ink has barely dried on the provincial election ballots and another campaign is set to begin as the Conservative Party of Canada tries to wrestle control of the House of Commons from the Liberals who have served as a minority government since September 2021. Read more

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

Orléans is blessed with a large number of women and girls who each and every day strive to make a difference in their community. On Mar. 7, Orléans MP Marie-France Lalonde held a breakfast and award ceremony to honour 41 of those women as part of this year’s Leading Women, Leading Girls Awards in recognition of International Women’s Day. Read more

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

Archives
Blais re-relected on bittersweet night for Liberals 03/06/25
East end well represented at Global Alliance Awards 03/06/25
So-called 'fringe' candidates give voters an alternative to traditional party choices 02/20/25
Petrie Island is a favourite location for local ice fishermen 02/06/25
Saltwater Santas raise more than $24K for charity 01/23/25
Busy Fingers produces another 3,000 items in 2024 01/23/25
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