GLOW OF LOVE is a deeply moving and elegant Mother’s Day Candlelight Concert created to celebrate the unconditional love, strength, and beauty of mothers and mother-figures. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music while supporting the CHEO Foundation. For more information or to purchase tickets visit https://shenkmanarts.ca/en/glow-of-love.

SPAGHETTI DINNER hosted by the 1st Cumberland Scout Troop from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Community Centre, 1115 Dunning Rd. in Cumberland Village. Dinner includes All you can eat spaghetti with homemade sauce, Caesar salad, garlic bread, drink & dessert! Adults $22; Youth (4-12) $12; Children 3 & under FREE. Tickets available by request at the Cumberland Maplefest or at the door.

100TH ANNIVERSARY TRIVIA NIGHT upstairs at the Orléans Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. Starting at 4 p.m. $10 entry fee per team. Register your team by emailing Nathalie at rcl632orleansentertainment@gmail.com.

TRIVIA NIGHT from 7:30 p.m. every Monday 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.

BREWCRE TOURNAMENT at the Stray Dog Brewing Company. Join a great gang of people playing euchre in a cool spot in Orleans, have some laughs, and drink beer. Pizza served at 6 p.m., and cards dealt at 6:30 p.m. Send an email to info@straydogbrewing.ca to get on the list. $25 gets you in and includes a beverage, two slices of delicious local pizza, and a chance at some great prizes. It's one hell of a deal. There are limited spots so don't delay.

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