Town to take on more debt as WPCC project comes in at $2.7 million over budget
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - The Town of Arnprior will be taking on more debt in order to allow for the expansion of the Water Pollution Control Centre (WPCC). During a special council meeting held last Thursday evening, town council unanimously agreed to proceed with...read more »
Handford Studio Collection to be launched by Archives at March 7 AGM
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - An important piece of Renfrew County history now has a permanent home in Arnprior. The Arnprior and McNab/Braeside Archives has acquired the Handford Studio Collection and will unveil this historic jewel during the organization's Annual...read more »
Ottawa Senators Alumni vs. Packers Alumni set for Nick Smith March 6
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The Ottawa Senators Alumni and the Packers Alumni will be taking to the ice in a charity exhibition hockey game at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior, Saturday, March 6, at 7 p.m. in support of the 4th Annual Dare to Care Telethon, raising...read more »
ADMH introduces new computer system to improve patient care
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - On Monday, the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital (ADMH) introduced a new computer system, designed to improve the way we share information between members of our health care team. "As part of our Strategic Plan, our goal is to implement...read more »
Crush Luther seeks fan votes to make the band's new video single number one on Much More Music
Posted Mar 5, 2010
By Theresa Fritz
EMC News - Crush Luther wants its local fans to help the band become number one on Much More Music.
The band was formed in Toronto in 2002 and three current members are local area boys. The band has released its new album entitled 'Some People Have...
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OVTA wins prestigious award for new website
Posted Mar 5, 2010
By EMC News
EMC News - The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) is the proud winner of the Ontario Economic Development Award in the "Technology" category.
The Ontario Economic Development Awards took place Feb. 4 in Toronto with award presentations made...
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John XXIII is recognized as a 'school of distinction'
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Three Catholic schools in Renfrew County have been designated as "schools of distinction" and will be honoured at the Garfield Weston Awards in Toronto this spring. John XXIII Catholic School in Arnprior and Cathedral Catholic School in...read more »
Bonnechere Manor auditorium campaign organizers bring message to Arnprior council
Posted Mar 5, 2010
By Theresa Fritz
EMC News - Organizers of an ambitious fundraising campaign hope to make Bonnechere Manor an even better facility to the 180 residents who call it home.
The main fundraising goal of the Bonnechere Manor Foundation is to raise $350,000 towards the building...
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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 »
Ottawa Scene
Posted Mar 5, 2010
By EMC News
CONCERTS
Carrie Underwood with special guest Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia plays Scotiabank Place Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, visit the box office or www.capitaltickets.ca
Billy Talent brings its rocking sound to Scotiabank Place...
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Best Theratronics to construct Medical Cyclotrons at Kanata plant
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Best Theratronics Ltd. announced Wednesday, Feb. 3 its plans to manufacture three different types of medical cyclotrons at its Kanata plant. This new product line marks the entry of Best Theratronics into the supply of support equipment for...read more »
