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Lanark County Food Bank Issues Wish List
The Lanark County Food Bank is putting out a wish list of needed items. The top three in demand are: Canned Mushrooms, Macaroni and Sweetene...
11h ago
Going Wrong Way on the 417, Driver Was Prevented from Reaching Destination
Police won't say whether he was headed eastbound, or westbound- but likely the driver didn't know either! The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontar...
11h ago
Youth Soccer Registration in Pakenham is Approaching
Registration for Pakenham Youth Recreation Soccer is taking place Wednesday, April 10th from 6-8PM at the Stewart Community Centre (112 MacF...
12h ago
Clean Water Project Grants for Rural Ottawans
Ottawa Ward 5 Councillor Clarke Kelly is encouraging constituents to apply for grant funding under the City's Rural Clean Water Program. The...
12h ago
Streetscape Showcase Illuminates Bridge Street in Carleton Place
On Tuesday (March 26th) members of Carleton Place Council had the opportunity to venture outside of Chambers and experience the new Streetsc...
16h ago
No Winners In Our Area for Split the Pot
13 Winners have shared $1,077,915 Jackpot in the latest Split the Pot Lottery- unfortunately, none of them in our region. A Peterborough tic...
17h ago
Casselman Advances to Meet Carleton Place Junior Canadians for the Barkley Cup
It's the Casselman Vikings who will face the Carleton Place Junior Canadians for the EOJHL's Barkley Cup, and the series will begin in a wee...
17h ago
Four Ontario School Boards suing parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok alleging the social media...
19h ago
Greater Madawaska enacts Level 1 Fire Ban
A Level 1 Fire Ban is now in effect in Greater Madawaska. "As departments throughout the county continue to battle grass and brush fir...
23h ago
The 48; Don't Miss Events in Arnprior and Area
The event began in 2010, (and the route is posted on our website) as the faithful are invited to participate in the Good Friday, "Walk ...
23h ago
Just how is the date for Easter determined?
Last year Easter Sunday fell on April 9th. In 2022 it was March 16th. 2021, March 28th. That begs the question, just how is the date for Eas...
23h ago
Total solar eclipse capturing the imagination of the Ottawa Valley's young astronomers
The upcoming solar eclipse is capturing the imagination of the Ottawa Valley's young astronomy buffs, even if we won't get the full experien...
Mar 27, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Convergence Design Services- Reaching for the Stars from Cyberspace
Although it has existed in Arnprior since the 1990s, an expanded iteration of Convergence Design Services, under the presidency of Ben Seama...
Mar 27, 2024
Play Pickleball This Summer in Mississippi Mills
One of the things you should check out at the Mississippi Mills Community Open House on Thursday, March 28th (today) from 2-4 and 5-7PM is S...
Mar 27, 2024
Garbage and Recycling Schedule Advanced by one day
The Municipality of Mississippi Mills advises that if your regular garbage/recycling collection day is Fridays, this week items will be coll...
Mar 27, 2024
Sanitation Schedule Adjusted in Carleton Place
There is a change in the scheduled waste pickup day in Carleton Place, due to the Good Friday holiday. Garbage and recycling collection that...
Mar 27, 2024
Walk of the Cross, this Good Friday in Almonte
The faithful are invited to participate in the Good Friday, "Walk of the Cross" in Almonte; an annual event that will see those ta...
Mar 27, 2024
C-P Junior Canadians claim EOJHL Richardson Division Crown
The Carleton Place Junior Canadians are the EOJHL's Richardson Division Champions, after a hard-fought seven game series that ended at 3:42 ...
Mar 27, 2024
Over a year later - the search continues for Diego Sarria
It's been over a year since 54-year-old Diego Sarria went missing and the search continues. Sarria was last seen in the Kanata area on the a...
Mar 27, 2024
Another wanted man also has ties to the Ottawa Valley says R.O.P.E squad
The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is again asking for our help in finding a wanted man on a Canada-wide warrant as a r...
Mar 27, 2024
The 48; Don't Miss Events in Arnprior and Area
Scheel Meats in Pakenham is encouraging you to indulge in a possible road trip! Scheels is offering a delicious local smoked ham for your Ea...
Mar 27, 2024
The PRH Foundation celebrates Catch the Ace Week #10 winner from Arnprior
The Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundation (PRHF) is thrilled to announce the latest winner of their Catch the Ace progressive jackpot raffle...
Mar 27, 2024
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP breaks down 2024 provincial budget
Facing no fewer financial constraints than the rest of us, Provincial Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy has titled his 2024 Budget, "...
Mar 26, 2024
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Convergence Design Services Are State-of-the-Art At What They Do
Today we continue our presentation on Convergence Design Services of Arnprior, through an on-site interview recorded with president Ben Seam...
Mar 26, 2024
'We're digging in': Strike at Magellan Haley plant continues
It's day 6 of the ongoing strike at the Magellan Aerospace plant in Haleys and spirits on the picket line remain high, says the union presid...
Mar 26, 2024
Friends and family continue their search for missing 29-year-old
The Ottawa Valley is continuing their search for one of their own. 29-year-old Brianna from Pembroke has been missing since August. Friends ...
Mar 26, 2024
Dunrobin Grass Fire Spreads to Dwelling's Garage Before Being Extinguished
Multiple media sources are reporting a March 25th grass fire just outside of Dunrobin. The fire spread to a garage, prompting the response o...
Mar 26, 2024
Automated Kayak Rentals Coming to Waba Cottage Museum and Gardens in White Lake
A new self-serve amenity is landing at the Waba Cottage Museum and Gardens in White Lake. McNab-Braeside Recreation Director Andrea Lamontag...
Mar 26, 2024
Existing Anomalies Grandfathered, New Concrete Pad for Carss Street Residence Rejected by Town
Arnprior Council has considered there should be reasonable limits to grandfathered encroachments in the community. At its municipal meeting ...
Mar 26, 2024
The 48; Don't Miss Events in Arnprior and Area
Cast the Winter Doldrums aside! Resident registrations for Town of Arnprior Spring/Summer programming opened Monday. Check the schedule to m...
Mar 26, 2024