Lester B. gains new rooms
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Charelle Evelyn
EMC News - The replacement of 15 portables at Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School will increase the comfort and safety of students and decrease parents' worries, said an Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) trustee.
"Teachers and students will be...
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Blackburn Hamlet community gets fresh place to play
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Charelle Evelyn
EMC News - A sea of orange t-shirts and booming music filled the courtyard of a Blackburn Hamlet housing community last Wednesday as residents and volunteers took on an important task.
Within a few hours, the tenants of the shared Gloucester Housing...
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Innes ward candidate wants to engage community participation
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Charelle Evelyn
EMC News - Community participation is something that some say has been lost in the municipal process and a new candidate is hoping that he gets the opportunity to change that.
Keith Jansa has filed his nomination papers as a challenger to incumbent...
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Watson's borough council proposal met with mixed reviews
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Katie Stewart EMC News- Mayoral candidate Jim Watson hopes to reduce the number of city councillors and implement a borough council system if elected in the upcoming 2010 municipal elections. The popular candidate in the mayoral race made his announcement last...read more »
Football club receives funds for new electronic scoreboard
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Charelle Evelyn
EMC News - The Cumberland Panthers will be able to keep pace with their provincial rivals with the announcement of an investment from the City of Ottawa towards a new scoreboard.
The football club participates in three leagues, one of which is the...
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Community gardens a unique social experience
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Charelle Evelyn
Editor's note: Community is what we're all about here at the EMC. Orléans reporter Charelle Evelyn sought to find interesting places and spaces that exemplify the sense of community we cherish throughout the area. Watch future editions of the EMC for...
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New gas station proposed for 10th Line Rd.
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Charelle Evelyn
EMC News - The City of Ottawa has received a development proposal for 2302 Tenth Line Rd. at Blackburn Bypass. Ultramar Ltd. has proposed a new 10-pump gas station on the northwest corner of the intersection.
The proposal, which is currently open for...
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Teachers migrate to Orléans for butterfly workshop
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Charelle Evelyn EMC News - Teachers from across Eastern Ontario gathered in the east end this month to learn how to use butterflies give their students wings. The Monarch Teacher Network (MTN) congregated at Cairine Wilson Secondary School Aug. 12-13 for a workshop...read more »
Hockey community shows brotherly love for cancer survivor
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Charelle Evelyn
EMC News - This summer, Chapel Hill South's Gudbranson family has a lot to celebrate. On a professional level, sons Erik and Alex have been top draft picks to the NHL and OHL respectively. But on a more personal level, youngest son Dennis - and the entire...
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Two Ottawa roads remain on worst road's list
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Katie Stewart
EMC News- Driving down some of the roads in Ottawa can be an absolute nightmare.
Your tire falls into one of the many potholes you're trying desperately to avoid, your head bounces off the roof of your car after you've hit an uneven patch of asphalt,...
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Labour Day schedule changes
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Labour Day (Monday, Sept.r 6). Client services: Ottawa City Hall and all seven Client Service Centres , including the Government Service Centres located...read more »
A home is more than an investment
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Joanne Tibbles
This week we feature guest columnist Joanne Tibbles, who is the President-Elect of the Ottawa Real Estate Board.
The late comedian George Carlin once famously joked that a house is nothing but "a place to keep your stuff." Obviously, most homeowners...
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OCDSB director of education resigns, Barrie Hammond assumes interim role
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
EMC News - Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) director of education Dr. Lyall Thompson announced his resignation last week, effective Aug. 31. Dr. Thompson held the position since Sept. 1, 2008, and cited personal reasons for his departure....
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CAYFO in urgent need of school supplies
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - All school-aged Ottawa area children and youth deserve to succeed in school and Child and Youth Friendly Ottawa needs your help to fill the 5,000 requests. Approximately 4,000 children and youth in the Ottawa area will return to school this...read more »
Nothing But Joy For Golfers In Mississippi
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - Fun, we all seek it, especially in golf, but how do we make sure we attain this illusive beast? I've got an easy answer to that one and although it may take a few kilometres of travelling it will be well worth the effort....
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Goose Golf Towel
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE -Can you make a better golf towel? One Canadian company thinks they can and have introduced the Goose towel as a result. This is less of a towel and more of a wash-dry system offering up effective uses on both wet and dry days....
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Dig It Out Of A Divot
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - To play a ball out of an old divot first understand that the ball will come out lower than normal with very little spin so make sure to aim for the large part of the green and a place where you do not need to carry any type...read more »
What's Online?
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News www.kananaskisgolf.com If you want to know what great mountain golf is all about all you have to do is visit this website for what is likely the best 36-hole mountain golf facility in the world. Stunning visuals pull you in and make you want to start...read more »
September Issue Now Available
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By EMC News
September is a big month in the golf world, a time when the world's attention will follow on the country of Wales and the Celtic manor Resort as the Ryder Cup plays out. Our travel feature highlights this country and there exquisite golf offerings. For...
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