FIRST ANNUAL FINE ART SHOW presented by Arteast featuring 41 local artists in a variety of mediums from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pineview Golf Club, 1471 Blair Rd. FREE ADMISSION.

TRIVIA NIGHT from 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday night at the Royal Oak Pub Orléans. Free to play. Prizes for the winning team! The Royal Oak Pub is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. near Jeanne d'Arc. For more info visit facebook.com/ RoyalOakPubsOrleans.

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.

OYSTER NIGHT at the Orléans Brewing Co., 4380 Innes Rd. from 6 to 9 p.m. Indulge in the finest oysters and unwind with a drink in hand. We also offer wine and ciders for the non beer lovers!

CORO VIVO presents an evening of 60s and 70s music at Orleans United Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd at 7:30 p.m. Music that asks you to be in touch with your inner self and to just feel being groovy or feeling that disco beat. Tickets $30 available at groovycvo.eventbrite.ca/.

COMPLETE BILLBOARD LISTINGS

Line 1 of the Ottawa’s much maligned and problem plagued O-Train should be back to full capacity by the end of May, or at least that’s the update provided to the City’s Transit Committee on April 9. Read more

 

A proposed high rise-development that includes two 30-storey towers, a 35-storey tower, a nine-storey building and a 40-storey tower to be built beside the Holiday Inn in the Orléans Town Centre, will come up for consideration during the city’s planning and housing committee meeting on May 20. Read more

 

Rachel Homan, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann are all making their final preparations before heading off to Cortina, Italy to represent Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics which get underway on Feb. 6. 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