Orville Station approved by council
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Sarah Kelford EMC News - Council approved the Orville Station development in Stittsville at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24. The development, by Dharma Developments, will be built at the intersection of Stittsville Main Street and Orville Street. It will consist...read more »
Local businesses, residents recognized at Chamber awards
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Sarah Kelford EMC News - Richmond resident Bonnie Burton was named Goulbourn's Citizen of the Year at the 11th annual Kanata Chamber of Commerce People's Choice Business Awards last week. "I'm very honoured to get this tonight," she said while accepting her award....read more »
Council designates Bradley/Craig Farmstead as heritage site
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Sarah Kelford EMC News - The Bradley/Craig Farmstead received heritage designation last week. The farmstead, located at 590 Hazeldean Rd., was settled in the 19th century by the Bradley family, prominent pioneers in Goulbourn Township, and represents the early development...read more »
Stittsville Appreciation Awards seeks nominations
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Shad Qadri EMC News - Do you know an individual or business that deserves recognition? This is your opportunity to bring their special contributions forward. My office is now seeking nominations for the second annual Stittsville Appreciation Awards. Categories...read more »
Submitted stories, jokes, photos welcomed in newsletter
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Barb Vant'Slot Public Relations Stittsville Branch 618 Royal Canadian Legion 613-836-1632 EMC News - The branch newsletter "The Tannoy" is now available for pick up at the Legion. Nadia thanks all of you that contributed information and articles. Anyone...read more »
OC Transpo to be reviewed, no audit
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Glenn Brooks EMC News - Ottawa council has agreed to a 'peer review' of OC Transpo by the American Public Transit Association (APTA). This 'peer review' by other friends of transit, is not an audit! Staff told council that this 'peer review' of a $600+ million...read more »
Local Sea Cadets help Canadians celebrate Vimy
Posted Mar 5, 2010
By Sarah Kelford
EMC News - On April 9, 1917 Canadian troops headed into a battle that would become a national symbol of achievement and sacrifice, the battle of Vimy Ridge.
It is a battle highlighted as the turning point in Canadian history, where the four Canadian...
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Ward 21 candidate looks for positive rural change
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Sarah Kelford EMC News - "There are problems that need to be solved. 2010 is a year for change." Bruce Chrustie said he decided to run in the 2010 municipal election for that reason. This will be the Dwyer Hill resident's first election. He has lived in Ward 21...read more »
OC Transpo to get peer review of operations, review panel to look at procurement policy(
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - Ottawa city council has agreed to a peer review of OC Transpo as well as the creation of a review panel to look at procurement at the transit service provider. Both motions, passed unanimously by council Feb. 24, were put forward by Ward...read more »
Dowdall Drain to be fixed
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Sarah Kelford EMC News - Fixing the Dowdall Municipal Drain will cost the city $486,570, a problem council agreed to get under control. Council approved the engineer's report, which will reduce flooding and improve drainage for residents living near the drain, namely...read more »
Ottawa Hospital Foundation's ambitious 20-20 Campaign finishes with a $24.5 million bang
Posted Mar 5, 2010
By Sheena Bolton
EMC News - After 20 months of furious campaigning the Ottawa Hospital Foundation exceeded its goal of $20 million in 20 months to help pay for the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre expansion.
Over that time, there were many worries that the $20 million...
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OCRI announces its 2010 award finalists
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - OCRI, Ottawa's lead economic development agency, announced the 34 finalists for the 2010 OCRI Awards. The OCRI Awards gala on Thursday, April 8 at the Hilton Lac Leamy, is the premier awards event for the region's business, research and...read more »
OCDSB votes to keep alternative program
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Rosalyn Stevens EMC News - The Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) has voted to continue running its elementary alternative program, after a lengthy review that worried parents, teachers and students of the program. After nearly 20 hours of debate, stretching...read more »
Green Bin keeps waste out of landfill
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The City of Ottawa congratulates residents for using their green bins and helping divert 2,000 tonnes of organic material from area landfills. This material is returned to the earth as compost. Just as residents have participated in the...read more »
Ottawa Traffic OPP charge man with stunt driving
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - On Feb. 19, an Ottawa Traffic Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer was conducting speed enforcement on Highway 417 eastbound near Woodroffe exit when he noticed a vehicle catching up to him at a high rate of speed in the fast lane at approximately...read more »
Safer Communities bill passes through committee
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Rosalyn Stevens EMC News - After an unexpected call back to the province's committee on regulations and private member bills, the Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) bill was approved after an all party clause-by-clause review last week. Ottawa Centre MPP...read more »
Fire chief encourages residents to be careful when venturing on ice
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Ottawa Fire Chief John deHooge urges residents to practice caution when venturing on the ice on area rivers and lakes this time of year. Besides warmer-than-usual temperatures, other factors - such as currents, water depth, and fluctuating...read more »
New wildlife strategy in the works
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Frustrated with the negative response to wildlife concerns and the growing embarrassment this is causing Ottawa across the country, community and environmental groups along with a number of city councillors are saying enough is enough. "We...read more »
OPP Licence Plate Recognition Project helps officers detect traffic offenders
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The Ontario Provincial Police, Eastern Region, are now better able to detect crime and identify offenders on our roads and highways, thanks to a sophisticated licence plate recognition project launched in eastern Ontario. OPP cruisers equipped...read more »
Hope and Heroes raises more than $65,000 for Ottawa Rehabilitation Centre
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The 2010 edition of Hope and Heroes is being hailed a true success. On this evening of Tuesday, Feb. 23 more than 700 people filled The Westin Ottawa to raise more than $65,000 for The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre (TOHRC). "It's...read more »
