Author: Lesley McKay
Ottawa Humane Society seeking new board members
The board of directors is crucial to the work of the OHS, overseeing implementation of the OHS’s current strategic plan and governing the organization as it fulfils its mission…
The Girl on the Train coming to Kanata Theatre
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love, or it appears. The…
Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk encourages participants to brave the elements to help the vulnerable
(Walkers participate in the 2024 Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of those who are experiencing homelessness and hunger in our communities. Photo: CNOY) Since 2011, the Coldest…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor will be participating in the February 22nd Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk, supported by Lionhearts Inc., taking place in Stittsville and hopes that you will join his team.
Amazing community never gave up – Banjo is happily back home
For two weeks the chase was on to search for Banjo who had been missing during this time. He was a rescue dog so who knew how his previous life…
Suspicious incidents connected to these trucks – Ottawa Police looking for additional victims/witnesses
Each of these incidents included one of the two pickup trucks parking near residential homes with lit, unobstructed windows that belonged to young females…
Cold weather, warm pipes. Top tips to keep your pipes flowing
(Thomas, Charlie and Robert from the City’s dedicated Water Linear Customer Service team? They are ready to help you keep the water flowing. Photo: provided) Winter in Ottawa offers plenty…
Finding Banjo – recommendations if you see him
Lori Ann, Jules Hauner and Mel Eene from the Ottawa and Valley Lost Pet Network are working closely with Banjo’s owner, Everette Calverley, to bring Banjo home…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is providing updates to keep residents informed about the Primary Care Health Hub for Kanata-Stittsville meeting; an event you won’t want to miss…
Maplewood Secondary School existing issues and petition circulating to change the school day start time
The cafeteria space is open; however, meals and service will not be offered this year. Now open, the gymnasium, music and technical wing are still considered as construction zones…
More convenient for seniors to renew drivers’ licences effective February 3, 2025
A newly introducted streamlined process will allow seniors to renew their licences and complete testing in one visit to ServiceOntario.
Pet owners should take caution during a cold weather snap
The Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets — especially cats allowed to roam outdoors.
Erica Wiebe and Pat Stoqua among class of 2025 named to Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame
This year’s celebration of the people and teams that have enriched Ottawa’s sports community will take place on the evening of Wednesday, May 28th,…
The 2025 Awesome Authors contest is now open
The youth writing contest encourages young authors to submit creative writing to win awesome prizes, get published and share their talent with the world!
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Be sure to register for the information session on January 28th the Councillor is hosting to learn more about a primary care health hub he is proposing for Stittsville-Kanata…