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  Resource centres take it to the community

  October 16th, 2009 - 13 h 19

  Spearheaded by the Ontario Community Support Association, the month is meant to highlight the needs of those requiring support to live independently due to disability, illness or age, explains Nathalie Lafreniere, program co-ordinator for the...

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  Jr. Grads serve sandwiches, assemble care packages for Mission at Thanksgiving

  October 14th, 2009 - 13 h 45

  Players, coaches and parents all left from the Orléans area around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday morning to help out, and many brought personal care packages with them containing items such as toothbrushes, shampoo, razors and face cloths. “It was a very...

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  Who said Thanksgiving was all about eating?

  October 13th, 2009 - 10 h 46

  Organized by Orléans residents Terry and Christine McKinty of Somersault Events, the Ottawa Fall Colours Race drew amateur and accomplished runners from across Ontario, Quebec and even the United States. The event featured a variety of runs,...

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  Skreamers returns with a vengeance

  October 9th, 2009 - 9 h 00

  “We’ve upgraded our scares, shall we say,” cackles lead organizer Harley Bloom of the Kiwanis Club of Orléans. “I can safely promise a few more chills for our victims, err, guests.” Some of the upgrades for 2009 include improvements to...

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  Controversial development moves ahead

  October 9th, 2009 - 8 h 10

  The 1.36-hectare piece of land at 2305 Pagé Road – cornering on Innes Road – had its zoning changes approved by council last month, after an ongoing battle with residents over issues ranging from density to noise that saw a number of...

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  Flu shot clinic coming to east for seniors

  October 1st, 2009 - 12 h 51

  On Oct. 26, Ottawa Public Health will host a free flu shot clinic for seniors at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School from 2:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The clinic will be one of nine held over a four-week period across the city. As part of Ontario’s...

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  Orléans welcomes province’s first seniors’ park

  September 30th, 2009 - 14 h 33

  The Cumberland Seniors Park – located at 315 Centrum Blvd. and with an estimated value of close to $400,000 – was officially unveiled on Thursday, Sept. 24 before a large crowd of area seniors. “This is a historic event,” said Orléans...

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  New memorial honours fallen heroes

  September 25th, 2009 - 9 h 14

  The newly-erected structure adjacent to City Hall – which includes a wall, the firefighter’s symbol of the Maltese Cross, two seven-foot statues of firefighters at work and will eventually feature the names of local fallen heroes – is the...

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  Vandals target local business

  September 24th, 2009 - 11 h 24

  Skyhigh Roofing – which is based near Innes Road and Orchardview Avenue and offers roofing and snow-removal services – discovered their tractor, then parked at 1280 Trim Rd., was seriously vandalised on Sept. 13. “I would drive by it every...

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  Reaching out a helping hand

  September 11th, 2009 - 15 h 43

  Hosted by the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex – Orléans, the fair will open its doors to residents from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, explains city program coordinator Jennifer Steers. The free event is targeted at both local seniors...

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Other news

• August 14th, 2009 Former home support organization officially dissolves
• July 22nd, 2009 Life’s a beach
• July 16th, 2009 Q&A – What the new arts centre means for Orléans
• July 3rd, 2009 Speedy fundraiser helps local family
• June 26th, 2009 One woman’s struggle transforms into registered charity
• June 5th, 2009 Seniors get free pass to the beach
• May 15th, 2009 Close call ignites officer’s activism
• May 1st, 2009 Wait almost over for much-needed play structure
• May 1st, 2009 Local woman honoured by governor general, MP
• May 1st, 2009 Local groups tackle spring cleanups
• April 24th, 2009 Dodgeball: Not just a comedy
• April 24th, 2009 Feeding a community
• April 3rd, 2009 Community star searches for extra volunteers
• April 3rd, 2009 Feds fund storytelling workshop
• April 1st, 2009 New programs bring youth, seniors together

• March 27th, 2009 Orléans seniors get funding boost
• March 27th, 2009 Ringette takes over east-end rinks
• March 19th, 2009 Readers choose their community star
• March 13th, 2009 A celebration of life
• March 12th, 2009 Community Star is named
• March 6th, 2009 East-end businesses give back
• March 2nd, 2009 Community Star finalist: Kevin Frost
• March 2nd, 2009 Community Star finalist: Helen and Bob Burns
• Febuary 13th, 2009 Winter fun comes to La Cité
• Febuary 11th, 2009 Win a trip for two to NYC
• January 27th, 2009 New ‘Star’ is born
• January 15th, 2009 A sustainable cycle
• December 2nd, 2008 Blues event raises hundreds for CHEO
• November 28th, 2008 Navan to get the blues James Doran style
• November 14th, 2008 On the road to making millions
• November 7th, 2008 East-end group paying it forward
• September 12th, 2008 Resource centre gears up fundraising initiatives
• August 15th, 2008 Service club moving into east end
• July 11th, 2008 Honouring our heroes
• June 25th, 2008 Volunteers needed for Canada Day
• May 23rd, 2008 Youngster repeats charity birthday bash
• May 8th, 2008 Orléans volunteer recognized by Governor General
• May 7th, 2008 Bear hug breaks fundraising record
• April 18th, 2008 Communication is key to responsible drinking
• April 9th, 2008 UPDATE: Explosives detonated in east end
• March 21st, 2008 ‘Be the Change’ conference inspires student to action
• Febuary 19th, 2008 Working beyond the classroom
• January 21st, 2008 Ontario March of Dimes comes to Orléans
• January 21st, 2008 Van makes ‘huge difference’ in life of youngster
• January 14th, 2008 Squeezing nature’s sponge dry

• January 10th, 2008 SKETCH Games coming to Orléans
• January 9th, 2008 Top community stories for 2007
• December 29th, 2007 Leadership lessons the hard way
• December 7th, 2007 The pen is mightier than the cubicle
• November 23rd, 2007 New editor at Star/Weekly Journal
• November 15th, 2007 ’Valiant Women’ celebrated in Orléans
• November 14th, 2007 Local veteran shares wartime experiences with area students
• November 13th, 2007 Host families welcome Katimavik youth
• October 31st, 2007 City tests new initiatives ‘to get people talking’
• October 28th, 2007 East-end boy to receive special birthday present
• October 24th, 2007 Vision for Orléans seniors park includes needed services
• August 31st, 2007 Residents voice concerns about name change at rec complex
• August 16th, 2007 MacInnis trades teams to focus on arts centre
• July 18th, 2007 Eastern Ottawa chamber battles lagging membership numbers
• July 14th, 2007 University grad embarking on African adventure
• July 9th, 2007 Habitat for Humanity trip creates life-long memories
• July 9th, 2007 Construction of east end senior projects on the rise to meet demand
• July 7th, 2007 East-end mosquito control program finds public support
• June 29th, 2007 Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre welcomes new board member
• June 28th, 2007 Orléans magician bags national championship
• June 24th, 2007 'Geordi's Garage Goodies' raises money for local youngster
• June 21st, 2007 Loyal clientele mean the world to east end barber
• June 15th, 2007 Parents irate after Heritage incident
• June 11th, 2007 One boy, one van: disabled youngster needs community's help
• May 10th, 2007 Volunteers honoured for work on Springridge ice rink
• May 2nd, 2007 Future of Ray Friel Centre creates worries
• April 26th, 2007 Outdoors club ramps up for summer season
• April 24th, 2007 Katimavik group receives helpful donation
• April 19th, 2007 Furnished with love: Local women help refugees build a home
• April 18th, 2007 Plans for Petrie Island pavilion accelerated