Orléans-area residents Dr. Holly Ellingwood, Tahawar Rana and Wyatt McWilliams were among 15 people who were bestowed with the Order of Ottawa last week during a ceremony at City Hall.
A fourth east end resident, Courtney Rego, was this year’s recipient of the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching.
Dr. Holly Ellingwood received the Order of Ottawa for her un-wavering commitment to the rights of transgender and people with disabilities, as well as being a founding member of Orleans Pride.
Wyatt McWilliams owns and operates Navandale Farm in Navan where he raises Clydesdale and Shire horses with his wife Cheryl and their three daughters. In 1995, he organized the World Record 50-Horse Hitch, along with his father Willard McWilliams as part of the Navan Fair’s 50th anniversary.
In 2002, Wyatt organized Hay West, shipping 711 train cars and 161 truckloads of hay to drought-stricken farmers in the prairies. He later founded Food Aid, which has provided over one million pounds of beef to the Ottawa Food Bank.
Tahawar Rana has been a dedicated leader in the Orléans com-munity since 1997.
With more than 27 years of leadership and relationship-build-ng experience, including as the former president of the Bilal Masjid mosque, Rana is widely recognized for bringing people and organizations together to achieve shared goals. He has built lasting partnerships with civic, interfaith, and humanitarian organizations, reflecting his life-long commitment to unity, compassion, and impactful service.
Courtney Rego has been a proud volunteer, head coach, and for the past six years, Director of Coaching with the Capital City Condors – a program that gives individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to experience the joy of hockey in an inclusive and supportive environment.
The Order of Ottawa recognizes exceptional residents who have made a significant contribution in a professional capacity to city life, including arts and culture, business, community service, education, entrepreneurship, public service, labour, communications and media, science, sports and entertainment or other fields that benefit Ottawa residents.
SDBC TAPROOM CONCERTS PRESENTS Rory Taillon live and in concert at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 510 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
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.
OPEN MIC NIGHT at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way. Registration begins at 7 p.m. Music at 8 p.m. with your host Matthew Palmer.
CUMBERLAND INDOOR WINTER MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village featuring local produce and products and items produced my local artisans PLUS a cash style breakfast.
