Food program seeks new helpPosted Mar 12, 2010 By John Nelson EMC News - Organizers of the North Dundas Green Food Bag program are looking for a few fresh faces to help prepare the locally acquired fruit and vegetables distributed each...Read more » |
Board votes to keep alternative program
Posted Mar 12, 2010
By Rosalyn Stevens
EMC News - The Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) voted last week to continue running its elementary alternative program, after a lengthy review that worried its parents, teachers and students.
After nearly 20 hours of debate, stretching over two meetings, trustees reduced the staff recommendation...Read more »
Ballots open for city awards
Posted Mar 12, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Show your gratitude to that special individual by nominating them for a City of Ottawa Civic Appreciation Award. The city's Civic Appreciation Awards ceremony is held each spring following National Volunteer Week. This volunteer appreciation program provides an opportunity to nominate and...Read more »
Community groups offer tax clinics
Posted Mar 12, 2010 By Charelle Evelyn EMC News - As the clock ticks down to the deadline to file income tax returns, community support groups are offering their services to eligible individuals to help them handle all of the paperwork. The Nepean, Rideau, Osgoode Community Resource Centre (NROCRC) is offering free tax clinics at six locations...Read more »
Lions earn honour for library efforts
Posted Mar 12, 2010 By John Nelson EMC News Friends of the South Mountain Library and local politicians braved a late winter wallop to recognize a local club whose early and steadfast support helped make the new resource centre a reality. As heavy snow fell outside, North Dundas Mayor Alvin Runnalls presented a plaque marking the...Read more »
