Hogweed suspected in Manotick, No reports yet in North Dundas
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Jill Hudson EMC News - Just take a drive through North Dundas and you cannot help but see wild parsnip. While this nasty weed is problematic it is merely a dandelion in comparison to its cousin, giant hogweed. Currently, there have been no official sightings...read more »
Rural childcare providers sought
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Jessica Bell EMC News - Rural Family Connections (RFC), a Metcalfe-based organization offering childcare, parent and learning resources is looking for home childcare providers who want to help out in their community. Lee Potts, RFC office manager, said that the...read more »
Ottawa area wait times hit provincial high for long term care facilities
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Katie Stewart EMC News - Seniors in Ottawa are waiting longer to enter long-term care (LTC) facilities than any other area in the province. According to the Ontario Health Quality Council report for 2010, the median number of days for LTC home placement in the...read more »
Manotick organic shop paints pink for breast cancer research
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By Jessica Bell
EMC News - It was a series of fortunate events that had Rabia Wilcox and Lisa Schmidt dipping paintbrushes in pink paint until all hours of the night midnight to be precise on July 17.
The pair had arrived at Lilou Organics, which is owned by Ms....
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ND out of money for Chesterville waterfront
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Jill Hudson EMC News - North Dundas service clubs need to step up to the plate to help raise money for the Chesterville Waterfront, according to North Dundas council. There is not enough money in the coffer right now to finish the Chesterville Waterfront project,...read more »
Rescinded eco-tax means higher costs for township
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By Jill Hudson
EMC News - While Ontarians may be breathing a collective sigh of relief that the eco tax, which was imposed July 1, will be rescinded, the North Dundas Recycling Department already knows that it will impact them.
While taxes at the face of it have...
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Teacher running for Osgoode council seat
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Jessica Bell EMC News - A native of Osgoode for 20 years, Bob Masaro said he hopes that he can bring positive change forward by running for city councillor this fall. The substitute teacher, originally from Oakville, is preparing for the upcoming citywide election...read more »
Metcalfe 8th Line Rd. reconstruction nears completion
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By EMC News
EMC News - Although the dust is still flying and the beeps of trucks backing up are still sounding, residents can rest assured that construction on Eighth Line Rd. in Metcalfe will soon be complete.
The road, which has been under construction for several...
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Charity Classic nets $7,500
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The 11th annual Metcalfe Charity Classic took place July 14 at the Metcalfe Golf and Country Club. Once again the tournament was a great success as 136 golfers took to the course and enjoyed various on-course and post-golf activities. Combining...read more »
OPP stepping up local road enforcement
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Jill Hudson EMC News - Police will be out in force for the next year, ensuring local drivers are adhering to aggressive and impaired driving laws, among others. OPP Sgt. Brent Matisse gave a report at the North Dundas Town Council meeting on Tuesday July 13,...read more »
