TRIVIA NIGHT from 6:30 p.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company. Exercise your grey matter before it turns to mush over the holidays. Reservations are a must to secure your spot. Send your team name and number of people to info@straydogbrewing.ca. The Stray Dog Brewing Company is located at 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park.

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

KARAOKE NIGHT from 7 p.m. at the Orléans Legion., 800 Taylor Creek Rd. Grab the mic, hit the dance floor and let your inner superstar shine. Whether you're here to sing your heart out or just dance the night away, it's all about good vibes, great music and a fun night with friends.

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.

COMPLETE BILLBOARD LISTINGS

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