There are 19 names on the Cenotaph in Navan. Six of the men whose names are carved in the granite died during the Second World War. Twelve others died during the First World War. But the first name on the Cenotaph didn’t pass away in either of the great wars. Read more

Former Orléans Legion president and Poppy Campaign chair Frank Stacey is this year’s Veteran of the Year. Stacey served in the Canadian Armed Forces from 1957 until 1977. He joined the forces when he was just 18. He had failed Grade 12 French and was told that he would have to repeat the entire grade again. Rather than go back to school he joined the Air Force on June 7, 1957, 40 years to the day after his grandfather was killed in WWI. Read more

Area trick-or-treaters enjoy a wealth of riches when it comes to spooky Hallowe’en attractions in Orléans and top among them is the Albert residence on Pintail Terrace in Queenswood Village. Read more

The Department of National Defence says that unexploded bombs buried deep under the Mer Bleue bog pose no threat to the public. The WWII-era bombs are left over from when the bog was used as a drop zone for training of bombardiers in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Read more

The Busy Fingers knitting club is once again facing a dilemma. After a major up-surge in membership, thanks to a recent article in the Orléans Star, the club is once again in need of more wool and lots of it. Read more

It’s not every day that a person gets a tree lot named after them. While most people barely take notice of the tree lot surrounding the water tower behind the Rona store on Innes Road, it was very much a bone of contention between the city and local residents back in the 1970s and again in the ’90s. Read more

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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