Town of Arnprior tries to build bridge over troubled water bills
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - Many Arnprior residents got quite a shock when they received their most recent water bill and saw how much it said they owned the municipality. Arnprior town council was under fire during the Aug. 23 meeting as more than 25 people expressed...read more »
Plant repair approved despite cost overrun
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Kathryn Glynn EMC News - The final estimate for repairs to a damaged centrifuge are almost double original figures, Arnprior council learned during a special meeting held last Thursday. The staff recommendation to approve the nearly $60,000 purchase order for Andritz...read more »
Lynn Grinstead steps forward in race for council seat
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Theresa Fritz
EMC News - To say Lynn Grinstead is a busy woman is an understatement. A tireless community volunteer, this working mother of four is now looking to take on a new role as a town councillor.
Grinstead filed her nomination papers Aug. 23 and told the...
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Former MP and pro football player Jim Silye seeks council seat
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - Jim Silye doesn't mince words when it comes to talking about business, sports or politics. The one-time Reform MP for Calgary-Centre and record-holder with the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders has entered the Arnprior municipal...read more »
Two more file nomination papers for town council
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - A veteran and a newcomer are among those who are interested in representing local residents at the Arnprior town council table. Incumbent councillor Nancy Black filed her nomination papers Aug. 25 while Lyle Anderson filed his Aug. 26. As...read more »
Arnprior one of 30 sites selected for new Family Health Team
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - Local residents in need of a physician or greater access to various medical services will soon be able to find what they are looking for right in the community. The provincial government announced last Tuesday it is creating 30 new Family...read more »
Election policy puts candidates on level ground
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - Incumbents and other candidates running for council seats in the upcoming municipal election will have to play by the same campaign rules. During the Aug. 23 council meeting, a bylaw was passed regarding the use of corporate resources for...read more »
Group negotiating to purchase CP rail line
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - Things are rolling along for an organization looking to purchase the old CN rail line that lines the Ottawa Valley to the City of Ottawa. Transport Pontiac Renfrew, a community-based non-profit corporation with a board of directors from...read more »
Councillors link telework policy with transportation plans
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Rosalyn Stevens EMC News - City councillors are asking staff to find out how the city's current telework policy affects transportation demands across Ottawa. At the Aug. 25 meeting of city council, River ward councillor Maria McRae presented a motion that would have...read more »
Valley Gun and Hunting Show comes to Carp Fairgrounds and arena 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....read more »
OC Transpo introduces new service improvements this fall
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - OC Transpo will introduce many improvements this fall to meet the transit needs of residents across the city, including new services to growing communities, increased service on busy routes, improved connections, expanded Park & Ride facilities...read more »
Ottawa Scene
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
CONCERTS
Engelbert Humperdinck - the Legacy of Love Tour comes to Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre Oct.. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets at the NAC box office or by calling 613-755-1111.
Roger Waters bring The Wall to Ottawa for the final time Oct.....
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RVCA, MNR embark on fish habitat mapping project
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, are cooperating on a $62,000 project to begin the long process of aquatic species recovery in the watershed. The Fish Habitat Mapping project, is being...read more »
Province funds community projects to protect endangered animals, plants
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Ontario's species at risk, many of them found throughout the eastern portion of the province, will continue to be protected by concerned citizens and groups running local environmental projects. Through support from the province's Species...read more »
OCDSB announces resignation of Director of Education
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board announced that Dr. Lyall M. Thomson has resigned his position as director of education, a position he held from Sept. 1, 2008 until his resignation, effective Aug. 31. "This was a difficult decision...read more »
The O-Train is back on track
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The O-Train was back on track as of Thursday, Aug. 26, after major improvements to the track infrastructure, the signal system, trains and the Rideau River Bridge. The closure was necessary to ensure continued safety and service reliability....read more »
Council approves new cycling-friendly initiatives
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The City of Ottawa will explore a cost-sharing partnership with the National Capital Commission (NCC) for five proposed new off-road pathway projects for use by cyclists, pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. Expansion of the pathways...read more »
Traffic enforcement has back-to-school focus in September
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 »
Nothing But Joy For Golfers In Mississippi
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - Fun, we all seek it, especially in golf, but how do we make sure we attain this illusive beast? I've got an easy answer to that one and although it may take a few kilometres of travelling it will be well worth the effort....
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Goose Golf Towel
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - Among the collegiate golf courses in the United States, UNC-Finley holds in terms of beauty, design, and as a fine test of golf. Located right in scenic Chapel Hill, the golf course is available to daily fee players but be...
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