West Carleton Local Community News

Corridor to see zoning changes

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Patricia Leboeuf

EMC news - In a bid to unite residents and businesses near the Carp Road Corridor and address certain perceived inconsistencies, the City of Ottawa is reviewing the areas...

New Business Network International opens doors

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Patricia Leboeuf

EMC business -Nearly 100 local business people of all types attended the launch of a new West Carleton-based business network. The Business Network International (BNI) allows for members to help each other succeed, using networking, word of mouth marketing, referrals and support. The BNI A-Team...

Mental health program bridges services for youth

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Jessica Cunha And Laura Mueller

EMC news -A new mental health program is building bridges between the services offered by various health institutions. The Bridges Project, a collaboration between the Youth Services Bureau, the Royal and the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, offers services to families and youth in crisis...

Agenda 21 opponents fear totalitarian take over of the world, A philosophy attempting to change life, government: MPP Jack MacLaren

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Steve Newman

EMC news -Henry Tuck of Goshen continues to spread the word that a worldwide movement, called Agenda 21, is using global warming and other environmental issues to place restrictions on property owners, especially in rural areas. Tuck brought to Horton Township's planning committee meeting May 14...

West Carleton Secondary students successed at Skills Ontario

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Emily Rahme

EMC News -Six of West Carleton Secondary School students went to Waterloo to compete in this year's Ontario Technological Skills Compe on on May 6 and 7. Each member of the crew took on a different category, and all placed well and worked hard, with one student walking away with a gold medal. The...