Village park pathways a reality at last
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Dosi Cotroneo
EMC News - Thanks to a group of more than a dozen dedicated community volunteers and Manotick's own D & G Landscaping, construction of a new pathway linking McLean to West River Road got underway Aug. 16 at McLean Park. Five days later, more than a dozen...
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Double Decker Bus serves up world-class fries with gratitude
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Dosi Cotroneo
EMC News - It's become Manotick's best-known landmark since Watson's Mill. The red double-decker bus on Manotick Main Street has created a french fry frenzy not only in the village but throughout the Ottawa region as well.
On Aug. 18, CTV News showed...
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Long-held dream of a waterfront now a reality
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Diane Sawchuk
EMC News -The air was crackling with excitement as a crowd of nearly 400 proud residents gathered at the Nation River in Chesterville last Thursday to witness the official unveiling of a project more than 15 years in the making: the new Chesterville...
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Health and safety tips for seniors at home
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Today we are seeing more and more seniors enjoying longer and healthier lives than previous generations did. With aging there maybe increased risks of impaired physical or mental abilities, which can threaten senior's independent living...read more »
Police lay charges in "project big task"
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Following a three-week investigation dubbed "Project Big Task" which commenced July 26, 2010, the Ottawa Police Service Organized Auto Theft Section, Intelligence Section and Surveillance Unit, in collaboration with the Gatineau Police Service...read more »
Residence lets seniors stay at the place they call home
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Diane Sawchuk EMC News - It's never easy to make plans for the future, but it's especially difficult when those plans include moving out of your cherished home, and leaving your friends, family and the community you love behind. At some point, many seniors realize...read more »
Opposition blasts province over LHIN meetings
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Steph Willems
EMC News - House won't resume in the Ontario legislature for another three weeks, but that doesn't mean accusations and controversy have taken a summer holiday.
On Aug. 12, a media release from the opposition PC caucus tore into the McGuinty government,...
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Chesterville's Garlic Day a smash, mince and dice
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Diane Sawchuk
EMC News - Garlic heads got a chance to admire the pungent qualities of the stinking rose as the Chesterville Farmers' Market celebrated Garlic Day Aug. 21.
Visitors to the market, now in its seventh season, watched a cooking demonstration and met...
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Valley Gun and Hunting Show at Carp fairgrounds Sept. 4-5
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - An event billed as the largest gun and hunting show in Ontario is coming to Carp this weekend. The second annual Valley Gun and Hunting Show is set for the Carp Agricultural Society Fairgrounds and W. Erskine Johnson Arena Sept. 4 and 5. The...read more »
OCDSB director of education resigns
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) director of education Dr. Lyall Thompson announced his resignation last week, effective Aug. 31. Dr. Thompson held the position since Sept. 1, 2008, and cited personal reasons for his departure....read more »
Dairy Scholarship recipient hails from Osgoode
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Dosi Cotroneo
EMC News - His name is Craig McDiarmid and when he's not hard at work on his parents' Osgoode dairy farm, he's at Queen's University getting ready to take on his second year enrolled in the Life Sciences program. Growing up on his family's dairy farm...
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CDLS experience breeds children's book
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Steph Willems EMC News - Ask someone if they know what Cornelia de Lang Syndrome is, and you'll likely be met with a look of puzzlement. That's because the genetic disorder is both rare and frequently misdiagnosed. Nathalie Wendling and John Glatzmayer of Manotick...read more »
Police take back-to-school focus this month
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Ottawa Police will be focusing on school bus and school zone safety, as well as tailgaters, for September's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). In 2009, tailgating caused 4,973 rear-end collisions - the most frequent type of collision...read more »
Manotick feral kitten crisis crying out for help
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Dosi Cotroneo
EMC News - It's a sad situation that should come as no surprise to residents of Manotick and neighbouring communities. Unfortunately, most residents have no idea what is lurking in their very own backyards, under decks and garages. Dozens upon dozens...
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CAYFO in urgent need of school supplies
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - All school-aged Ottawa area children and youth deserve to succeed in school and Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa needs your help to fill the 5,000 requests. Approximately 4,000 children and youth in the Ottawa area will return to school this...read more »
Fifth annual Serbian Festival on this weekend in Ottawa
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC Event - All cultural enthusiasts are eagerly invited to the 5th Annual Ottawa Serbian Festival. This event showcases the rich history of the Balkan culture, which includes savouring delicious Serbian foods, partaking in traditional Serbian and other...read more »
