ORLEANS FARMERS’ MARKET with over 50 local vendors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot at the Ray Friel Recreation Centre on Tenth Line Road.

BEERS AND BRAIDS EVENT at Moose Maguire's, 4025 Innes Rd. East end dads can learn the tricks and tips on how to do their daughters hair like a pro. Wild & Free will be teaching Dads the art of braids, ponytails and styles their daughters will love. The event begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8:30 p.m.

KARAOKE NIGHT from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.. Come as you are, sing what you love, and have a blast. Take your talent out of the shower or car, and bring it to our stage. Every voice belongs here. Judgement free.

GREATER ORLEANS GARAGE SALE from 8 a.m. across all Orléans. Download interactive map showing participating locations at https://linktr.ee/GOGS2026. For more information visit facebook.com.

SDBC TAPROOM SERIES presents Numbers Station live and in concert at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 105 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Tickets $10 in advance at straydogbrewing.ca.

GIVEAWAY WEEKEND – Treasure hunters, get ready! Giveaway Weekend is back in Ottawa. Place your gently used, unwanted items at the curb and let someone else give them a second life. Then, explore what your neighbours have put out because their trash may be your treasure!

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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