Profile of Tricia Van der Grient

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• Bloess back in
  His three challengers were no match for the experienced councillor, who has 16 years experience in politics. Keith Jansa came second in the ...
• Blais defeats Jellett in an upset
  Blais and his wife Marta wept tears of joy as cheers erupted when Blais beat two-term incumbent Jellett by 1076 votes for city councillor ...
• Community rallies around family
  Ana left for Mexico last month with their youngest daughter to care for her ailing mother, who passed away this week. She is unsure whether she ...
• Walk for Guide Dogs helps support those in need
  Now, with the help of her seizure response dog Lennon, she can take the bus, run errands, and eventually go back to work. Events like the fifth ...
• Knights remain undefeated after win against St. Mark
  Running back Isaiah Harris scored three touchdowns, while Sean Decloux had two field goals and three converts, and Steven Gervais recovered a ...
• One person's trash is another's treasure
  Look no further than your neighbour's front yard. It's Waste Reduction Week, and the City of Ottawa is encouraging folks to set out their ...
• The Lost Fingers bring gypsy jazz to Shenkman
  Now they are bringing it here to Orléans. The Lost Fingers are a Juno-nominated acoustic trio featuring guitarists Christian Roberge and Byron ...
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  In an announcement on Oct. 6, Watson said he would pursue hosting more major events, develop a Canada House to showcase Canadiana and offer ...
• Emily Carr students spread community spirit and...
  Michael Allen, CEO of United Way Ottawa, said events like these teach kids philanthropy early in life. "Not only do they get to have a day out of ...
• Moose dies on Fallingbrook driveway
  The young moose was trailed by police for four hours after it was spotted at Trim Road and North Service Road until it finally took rest in the ...
• Innes Ward candidates spar over local issues
  Chris Fraser, Roger Furmanczyk and Keith Jansa are challenging incumbent Coun. Rainer Bloess for his seat at city hall in this fall's election. ...
• Orléans resident returns home for Commonwealth Games
  Chopra, who lives in Orléans, is in Delhi as part of Canada's mission staff at the Games. He is the head of Information Technology for Team ...
• Pucker up for PH campaign raises awareness for rare...
  Five years ago, Jo-Anne Mainwood started to get tired. Not just 'I need a few extra hours of sleep' tired, but feet dragging, short of breath ...
• Orléans family forced home to Mexico following...
  But now, Ana Laura Roman-Blacio is in Mexico, and she is not sure if she'll ever be able to return to her Orléans home because of what she says ...
• X Ottawa photography exhibition celebrates diversity
  The photography exhibition "acts as both visual documentation and anecdotal exhibit of various dynamics of difference in our society today." The ...
• 'All for Nothing' set to air this month
  In each episode, two Ottawa home sellers face off to see who can increase the value of their home the most in two weeks with the help of ...
• Interview with artist Lise Perras
  Lise Perras is an artist from Rockland, who has been doing oil paintings for about five years. She started as an artist by doing ...
• Woman dies after collision with truck in Orléans
  The woman was struck by a northbound dump truck at about 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday morning on Navan Rd. at Orleans Blvd. The woman was found without ...
• 'Designer Day' to support Stéphanie Lanctôt
  Gendron Antiques in Stittsville will hold the fundraiser on Oct. 20, and for $20 participants can get a 20-minute consultation with a ...
• Orléans speed skater 'surprised and touched' by award
  The deaf blind speed skater from Orléans was surprised with a United Way Community Builders award at a fundraising barbecue he was holding to ...
• Teen given house arrest following Avalon jewellery...
  Judge Lise Maisonneuve sentenced the youth to four months deferred custody Wednesday, which includes two months of house arrest and two months ...
• Vigil held in remembrance of Navan youth
  Brad Rivington, Chris Sabean and Ginny Marko were commemorated with bouquets of flowers, photos and candles, as a bagpiper played and mourners ...
• 'Don't be boring' campaign encourages young people...
  They ambushed malls, college and university campuses and nightclubs in order to get youth registered to vote for the October 25 city election. ...
• Q & A with photographer Frederic Sune
  Now he is a freelance photographer in Ottawa, specializing in taking pictures of concerts and events. He has recently launched a new project ...
• Passport office site proposed for Orléans Town Centre
  City council has passed a motion to allow the city to enter into a sublease with Public Works and Government Services to establish a Passport ...
• 'Grey' rather than 'green' grades for city councillors
  Ecology Ottawa recently presented the results of their fifth annual report card, which looks at how city councillors voted on issues that involve ...
• Sewing for Africa: making a difference one dress at...
  That is why she got involved with Little Dresses for Africa, a not for profit organization that collects dresses made from a simple pillowcase ...
• Council looks at light rail growth in Orléans
  The council has passed a motion put forth by Councillor Rob Jellett to have city staff investigate the opportunities to put rail on the new ...
• Watson looks to revamp city council with borough system
  His vision is to have four boroughs each consisting of a small group of councillors who are elected and have jurisdiction over local matters. The ...
• Blogging Mommies: finding fun in the capital
  Now, parents can consult a blog jam packed with ideas on what to do in all parts of the capital, from Orléans to Kanata to Barrhaven. Orléans ...