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Remembering Convent Glen's air disaster 70 years later
May 14, 2026
On a spring evening in 1956, as 11 Sisters of the Villa St. Louis rest and convalescent home in Convent Glen were getting ready for bed, a munitions-laden CF-100 Mark V interceptor jet crashed into the building and exploded in a ball of fire. Read more
Local news
St. Peter food drive a godsend for local food bank
May 14, 2026
Over the years, generations of high school students in Orléans have answered the call time and again to raise money for a variety of projects. None more so than the students at St. Peter High School in Fallingbrook who have raised tens of thousands of dollars and collected thousands of food items for the Orléans-Cumberland Food Bank as part of the school’s annual Canley Cup food drive. Read more
Sports
Orléans trio ready to take on the world at Winter Olympics in Italy
Jan. 22, 2026
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
Local Business
Ben Language: A Local Translation Partner Supporting Orléans and the Greater Ottawa Area
Dec. 1, 2025
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
Artscetera
March is a busy month at the Shenkman Arts Centre
March 5, 2026
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
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KIDS SPRING FLING from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the Blackburn Community Hall on Glen Park Drive. For children ages 2 - 10 years old accompanied by an adult. This is an oportunity for kids and their parents to engage in various Spring-themed arts and crafts activities and games. Presented by the Blackburn Community Association.
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 
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.
KARAOKE NIGHT staring at 7 p.m. at the Orléans Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. Come sing your favourite songs.
YARD SALE along Stojko Street and Senateurs Way in Fallingbrook from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Something for everyone. Toys. Clothing. Sports equipment. Housewares and more.
