Orleans Local Community News

Cadet leader earns Queen's Jubilee Medal, Cpt. Maria Schonert awarded medal at Rideau Hall by Governor General

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by Brier Dodge

EMC news - On Feb. 6, Cpt. Maria Schonert attended a special medal presentation at Rideau Hall, where she was awarded the Queen's Jubilee Medal by Governor General David...

Ottawa 67's moving to Kanata, Hockey club to spend two seasons at Scotiabank Place during Lansdowne construction

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by Blair Edwards

The Ottawa 67's are headed to Kanata. The Ontario Hockey League club has worked out a deal with the Ottawa Senators, allowing the 67's to play two seasons at Scotiabank Place starting this fall, until construction is finished on the Ottawa Civic Centre. Construction on the Lansdowne Park redevelopment...

Queen celebrates Diamond Jubilee

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by Jessica Cunha

EMC news - Sixty years ago, Queen Elizabeth II took to the throne after the death of her father, King George VI. Celebrations began on Monday, Feb. 6, to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, a reign matched only once before, when Queen Victoria reigned for 63 years and seven months. "In this...

Orleans teenager advancing in Space Lab contest

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by Brier Dodge

Katie Gwozdecky has her own idea of a dream office. It's not in a skyscraper in New York City, a fancy art studio or professional playing field. Gwozdecky wants to be above all of that - in outer space. The Grade 11 Ashbury College student, who lives in Orleans, entered a contest the Google...

Professor celebrates Juno nomination

Posted on Feb 16, 2012 by Michelle Nash

A Carleton University music professor by day and drummer for an instrumental trio band at night, Jesse Stewart has snared himself a Juno Award nomination. Stewart was in Toronto for the announcement on Feb. 7 that his band, Stretch Orchestra, has been nominated in the Instrumental Album of the Year...