West Carleton Local Community News

West Carleton Country Kitchen considering closing its doors

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by Derek Dunn

EMC News - After almost four years and 34 sessions, the West Carleton Country Kitchen could see its doors close due to lack of volunteer participation. Usually run out...

Skate with Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson on Family Day

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by EMC News

EMC Sports - Mayor Jim Watson invites residents to join him for a Family Day skating party on Monday, Feb. 20, complete with winter fun and free hot chocolate. The party will be held from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the recently opened Rink of Dreams, located on Marion Dewar Plaza at Ottawa City Hall,...

Reflections of a war hero, From labour camps and battle injuries, to laughter and dance, a polish major details a life well-lived

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by Derek Dunn

EMC Lifestyle - Major Stanislaw Tarazewicz takes quiet pleasure in watching the trees sleep in the expansive front yard of his Dunrobin country-home. The tiny birds busily searching for food, even the pesky squirrels forever causing mischief, all life thriving in the winter stillness contribute to a...

Get out and fish license-free this Family Day weekend

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by Emma Jackson

EMC Events - If you've ever dreamed of reeling in a record fish, this is your chance. All Canadian residents are invited to grab a pole and start fishing during the annual license-free long weekend Feb. 18 to 20. Throughout the province's Family Day weekend, Ontario's Ministry of Natural Resources...

Weather cancels snowmobile event at Calabogie Highlands

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by EMC News

EMC Sports - Please be advised that the OFSC Give-It-A-Try Tour, scheduled for Feb. 16-19 at Calabogie Highlands Resort has been cancelled due to lack of snow and poor trail conditions. CONTACT For more information, contact Melissa Marquardt, marketing coordinator, Ottawa Valley Tourist Association,...