Arnprior and McNab/Braeside Archives launches Handford Studio Collection at its 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 »
OC Transpo to get peer review of operations, review panel to look at procurement policy
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - Ottawa city council has agreed to a peer review of OC Transpo as well as the creation of a review panel to look at procurement at the transit service provider. Both motions, passed unanimously by council Feb. 24, were put forward by Ward...read more »
New community police officer signs in for duty in West Carleton
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Theresa Fritz EMC News - There's a new face for community policing in West Carleton and rural Kanata. As of March 3, Ottawa Police Const. Peter Jeon is the cop on the job in Ward 5. He replaces Const. Hubert van Wettum who held the post for the past six months....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 it shares information between members of its health care team. "As part of our Strategic Plan, our goal is to implement...read more »
Crush Luther seeking fan votes to make 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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Enjoy March Break fun
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC Evens - Looking for something to do during the March Break (March 15-19)? Then look no further than Constance Bay. The Constance and Buckham's Bay Community Association (CBBCA) has organized a number of events for kids six to 11 years old, that...read more »
Carp's Greg LeBlanc wins 'People's Choice' Citizen of Year award for 2010, Many residents from West Carleton are honoured at Chamber gala
Posted Mar 5, 2010
By Theresa Fritz
EMC News - Business and community excellence was honoured last Thursday evening at the 11th annual Kanata Chamber of Commerce's 'People's Choice Business Award'.
The glitzy evening featured an Olympic theme, complete with red Olympic mittens for all...
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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 »
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 »
March is Kidney Health Month
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The kidney plays a vital role in the human body and is as important to your health as your heart, liver or lungs. Two million Canadians are living with kidney disease, or are at risk of developing this life-threatening illness. Many...read more »
City moves ahead with action plan for Ottawa River
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - City council is moving forward on the ambitious Ottawa River Action Plan. Councillors adopted a key staff recommendation Feb. 24 to build storage facilities in the combined sewer area currently experiencing overflows during wet weather....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 »
