KNICK-KNACK GARAGE SALE in Cumberland Village just 10 minutes east of Orléans.  This event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine.

CUMBERLAND FARMERS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Memorial Arena in Cumberland Village. The Cumberland Farmers Market is where local food, local makers, and local community come together. With vendors both indoors and outdoors, you'll find farm-fresh food, flowers, plants, baked goods, prepared meals, artisan products, handcrafted treasures, and so much more.

FIREFIGHTER DAY from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum in Cumberland Village. Join Ottawa Fire Services at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum for a day of family-friendly fun! Watch exciting demonstrations and see firefighting equipment up close. FREE ADMISSION Part of Doors Open Ottawa.

D-DAY COMMEMORATION CEREMONY 11 a.m.at the Orléans Cenotaph beside the Orléans Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. in the Taylor Creek Business Park.

BLACKBURN FUN FAIR next to the Lois Kemp Arena in Blackburn Hamlet with activities for the whole family include a free concert by SOS: The ABBA Experience on Saturday, June 6 at 9 p.m. on the man stage. Fun Fair parade down Bearbrook Road starting at 10 a.m. on June 6. For more information visit blackburnfunfair.ca.

PUPS AND PINTS MINI-MARKET in support of Pawsitive Steps Dog Rescue and Riverview Rescues from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 105 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. NO COVER. For more information visit straydogbrewing.ca.

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Several hundred people came out to the Shenkman Arts Centre on May 9 to celebrate mothers, the community and beautiful music performed by a group of gifted young singers at the Glow of Love Mother’s Day concert in support of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Read more

 

The Backburn Hamlet baseball diamond located next to the Lois Kemp Arena has been renamed in honour of a local legend who passed away way too soon. Greg Kazmierski was a constant fixture at the Metro grocery store in the Hamlet, greeting customers and stocking shelves for over 30 years. Read more

 

Orléans-area athletes braved unseasonably chilly weather this week to post a significant number of top three finishes at the National Capital high school track and field championships. Read more

As Orléans continues to grow as one of Ottawa’s most diverse and dynamic communities, the need for clear, accurate and culturally sensitive communication has never been greater. Whether for business expansion, professional exchanges or immigration procedures, residents and companies alike increasingly rely on trusted language specialists who understand both global standards and local realities. Read more

The Shenkman Arts Centre is playing host to a number of great shows this month with something to offer everyone including live music, theatre and children’s entertainment. The month kicks off with a performance by Bedouin Soundclash, who bring their unique mix of reggae, ska and rock to the Harold Shenkman Hall on Friday, March 6. Ticket prices range from $20 to $62. Read more