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Students turn bright, bold storybook art into masterpieces of their own
News | May 16 |  

Students turn bright, bold storybook art into masterpieces of their own

The illustrator of the famed children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Eric Carle, has inspired an entire school with his art work.

Local | May 16

Inside Ride cyclists raise $54,000 for fight against cancer

Inside Ride cyclists raise $54,000 for fight against cancer

KANATA - Participants in telecommunications company Alcatel-Lucent’s fifth annual Inside Ride event on May 10 raised more than $54,000 to help children and their families affected by cancer.

Local | May 16

Help Emily Help Tyler a success

Help Emily Help Tyler a success

KANATA - When Emily Tieu was seven years old she came home from school telling her mom she wanted to make a difference, now, the 14 year-old continues to work toward that same goal.

Local | May 16

Sexting – what you need to know as a parent

Sexting – what you need to know as a parent

KANATA - Earl of March Secondary School holds seminars, hosted by Ottawa police, about teens and sexting, cyberbullying and other technology-related issues.

News | May 16

Two new police bicycles on patrol in Carleton Place

Two new police bicycles on patrol in Carleton Place

Bicycle patrols increase police visibility in an accessible way, said OPP Const. David Bird on May 4.

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Slice of Douglas history shared

EGANVILLE – A sketch of the 1840s Douglas grist mill, which has remained in the Mitton family since...

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Legion awards literacy and poster creators

NEPEAN - The Royal Canadian Legion, Bells Corners Branch 593, held its 28th National Annual...

Sport Day brings students together

KANATA - Five Bridlewood-area schools took part in the True Sports Play Day and heard from Olympic...

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Business | Apr 18 |  

Half-century anniversary for Renfrew firm

Half-century anniversary for Renfrew firm

RENFREW – John A. Burnett Ltd. staff and supporters celebrated the Renfrew company’s long and storied business in the region.

Business | Sep 29

Goodbye to Goshen Flea Market

Goodbye to Goshen Flea Market

McNAB-Braeside Township – The people. That’s what many participants in the Goshen Flea Market will remember.

Business | Jul 10

UPDATE: Rideau Regional Centre sold

SMITHS FALLS - According to Town of Smiths Falls Mayor Dennis Staples, the Rideau Regional Centre's sale was finalized on Friday, July 8.

Business | Jun 29

Revamped spa aims to renew lives

Revamped spa aims to renew lives

PERTH - A local medical spa's transformation is now complete, as Dr. Manuela Joannou and her team celebrate the grand opening of their latest addition: Tay River Train ‘N Transform.

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Local | May 16

Missing Kanata teen safe, police say

Missing Kanata teen safe, police say

KANATA - Ottawa police say 16-year-old Caitlin Walker has been found safe.

Local | May 11

Knight visits Kanata school

Knight visits Kanata school

Kanata - A Quebec man dressed as a knight attracted a lot of attention on the TransCanada Trail between Bells Corners and Bridlewood on Friday, May 11.

Local | May 11

More volunteers urgently needed for Arnprior 150 celebration

More volunteers urgently needed for Arnprior 150 celebration

ARNPRIOR: The Arnprior 150 Committee is looking for people willing to dress up in period costume for the anniversary weekend.

Local | May 11

Fire guts Arnprior home

Fire guts Arnprior home

ARNPRIOR: Arnprior firefighters spent most of the afternoon dousing a stubborn house fire on Russell Street.

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Green light for land claim treaty in 2013?
Steve Newman, Renfrew Mercury | May 09

Green light for land claim treaty in 2013?

PEMBROKE – The wait may soon be over for Ontario’s first Aboriginal land claim...