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RECENT NEWS STORIES
Local artist, Brian Turner, on CTV and showing in Cumberland
Village
Victoria Long Weekend Headlines (May 21, 2018)
Navan: Multiple people hurt after stabbing on Mothers' Day
Clarence-Rockland burn ban lifted
Rockland has a new Taxi Service
Keep in touch - Join Danielle's Facebook Page
Francis Drouin: Local MP investigated for alleged sexual assault
MPP Grant Crack not running for re-election
Businesses-allowed-extended-hours
Our columnist Alberte Villeneuve launches new
novel
Carbon Monoxide alarms now required in certain
Ontario homes
Police continue to ask for help on Jessica Godin case
Resources: Local radio, TV, Obituaries, Gas Prices,
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Rockland artist, Brian Turner, on CTV and in
Cumberland Village
 (Monday, May 21, 2018) This just in... Rockland artist Brian Turner is going to be
on the Ottawa CTV Morning Show with Sarah Freeman, tomorrow morning, Tuesday May 22nd.
They are interviewing him about his art. They will do a teaser with him at 9:00 a.m. and a four minute segment
with him at 9:30 a.m. If you want to watch it and do not get the Ottawa Morning Show where you are, it can probably
be found on the Internet. (Editor's note: we will post it if
it can be located? - Photo from his website.)
Failing that, many of Brian's paintings are currently on display at Da Artisti Studio & Gallery, in Cumberland Village, where they are hosting
a number of local artists and featuring watercolorist Brian Turner.
The display began in March and will run through June. The gallery address is 2565 Old Montreal Road, which is the
building that was home to the long standing village general store. The gallery hours are: Monday-Tuesday: CLOSED,
Wednesday-Friday: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Saturday-Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
According to Brian's website, "his artwork strives to express his deeply rooted love of the Canadian landscape which is a result
of having lived in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario along with his recurrent career related
travels across Canada." |
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Gas prices expected to rise on Victoria long weekend
Motorists in many parts of Canada are expected to see rising gasoline prices a s they fire up their vehicles for road adventures on the Victoria
Day long weekend.
But price direction will vary across the country, said fuel market analyst Dan McTeague of GasBuddy.com. Prices
are expected to rise in Ontario, the Maritimes, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, but fall from recent peaks in Alberta
and Quebec. More... |
NCC's bikedays kicks off this Victoria weekend
50 kilometeres of scenic parkways in Ottawa and Gatineau Park will be closed to cars and
buses every Sunday morning. The National Capital Commission is partnering with the Professional Institute of the
Public Service of Canada and Nokia to offer residents a chance to bike, in-line skate, walk, run, or jog through
some of the city's charming locations. More... |
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OPP aim to prevent tragedy this long Victoria weekend
 While
the Victoria Day long weekend may involve heading out on the water, the OPP are trying to make sure everyone lives
to tell the tale on Tuesday morning. Last year, the number of boating deaths hit an eight-year high -- with 31
people dying on OPP-patrolled waterways. In 2016, 23 people died on the water. More... |
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Navan: Multiple people hurt after stabbing on Mothers'
Day
 (Sunday, May 13, 2018) Two people were treated for
stab wounds and a third suffered minor injuries in a Sunday morning attack in the 3000 block of Kentucky Lane in
the Navan area.
Emergency crews were called to the scene of the stabbings shortly before noon, an Ottawa Paramedic Service spokesperson
said.
A 58-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds and was the most seriously hurt, the paramedic service said.
His injuries were initially considered life-threatening, but paramedics intervened and his condition was upgraded
to serious but stable. Police not seeking suspects.
A 49-year-old woman was also stabbed and was listed in serious but stable condition.
Paramedics also treated a 23-year-old woman for "superficial trauma" to her head and lower body.
Ottawa police said the force's partner assault unit was investigating and that they were not looking for any suspects.
Neither police nor the paramedic service would say where in Navan the incident occurred. |
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Clarence-Rockland burn ban lifted
 (Friday, May 11, 2018) The burn ban
has been lifted, however you still need local permits to have any kind of fire in your back yard. Check the C-R
bylaw office for more information.
Ottawa Fire Services issued a city-wide fire ban two weeks ago, hoping to prevent anygrass or brush fires before
they started. Clarence-Rockland Fire Department (CRFD) was under the same burn ban.
This means that no fires are allowed, whether you are burning your leaves and yard rakings, or sitting around a
back yard fire pit.
However, before you light up that back yard fire, call the number on your fire permit... Yes, you still require
fire permit, and given the fine, it is worth the $25 to pay for the permit. The number is: 613-580-2880. Listen to the message, and follow the instructions
Getting a valid fire permit: Substantial fines may be
issued to residents who are not in possession of a valid fire permit or are found to be non-compliant to conditions
and regulations within their permit. Fire Permits are available through the Clarence-Rockland bylaw office: 613-446-6022, Ext: 2244. |
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Rockland Taxi is now in Service
(Monday, April 23, 2018) Clarence-Rockland has a new taxi service.
Rockland Taxi is a "home-Grown" venture and is unique
in that it has three female operators using a car, an SUV and a van.The phone number is 613-446-4466. Read more...
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Danielle Mantha's Facebook page... a must
to join
(Monday, April 30, 2018) Rockland resident Danielle Mantha developed and manages the
Rockland Friends and Neighbours (Q&A and Chat
Facebook Page. Her's is a terrific resource and contribution to Rockland. Danielle keeps us up-to-date on current
events and City news. Well worth joining this group if you want to keep in touch!. Click on the above link to join
up. |
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Cumberland Village:
Dale's Cemetery Annual Memorial Service Sunday, June 10
 (Cumberland Village - June 2018) The Dale's Cemetery Memorial Service has been going for well over 50
years and the current instalment will be held on Sunday, June 10, at 2:30 p.m., with the Reverend Robet Merritt
(Cumberland United Church) officiating.
Check out our Dale's Cemetery web page for more information. Click here... |
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Our MP Francis Drouin investigated for alleged sexual
assault
(Sunday, May 13, 2018) Nothing new on this story as of this date.
(Tuesday, April 24, 2018) Francis Drouin issued a public defence on Twitter, saying he was linked to the incident
by mistake... meanwhile, he remains in the Liberal caucus. More...
(Sunday, Apr 22, 2 018) Halifax Regional Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault that reportedly
involved Ontario Liberal MP Franci Drouin, who was attending the National Liberal Convention. They say the incident
happened just after 2:00 a.m. AT on Brunswick Street across from Citadel Hill in downtown Halifax, near where the
Liberal Party policy convention was being held.
Drouin, 34, represents the riding of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell.
Drouin was in a crowded bar when a woman became agitated because she believed someone in the bar grabbed her buttocks,
a source who was present at the time and who was near Drouin told Global News.
Drouin allegedly approached the woman to see what had agitated her and was accused by the woman of inappropriately
grabbing her buttocks, the source said.
Francis Drouin's office confirmed an allegation had been made against him.
"I can confirm that an allegation has been made," a statement provided to CBC News on Sunday said.
"I believe it is important for individuals to have a safe environment to come forward, share their stories,
and be supported."
It added while no charges have been laid, Drouin will co-operate fully with the investigation.
A Google search using "Francis Drouin" revealed several related stories as well as a number of Twitter
references, including this item from the CBC. |
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MPP Grant Crack not running for re-election
Our eastern Ontario MPP says he will not run for re-election this June.
 In a statement,
Glengarry-Prescott-Russell MPP Grant Crack says he will seek other career opportunities.
Crack is the former Mayor of North Glengarry, and was first elected MPP in 2011. He says while the decision to
leave provincial politics was difficult, he will help the next Liberal candidate and says that he's confident the
riding will stay in Liberal hands.
(You should have just received his last newsletter... More...) |
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Businesses allowed to extend
hours on Sunday and certain holidays
After a request and a survey to gage public opinion the Clarence Rockland municipal council
came to the decision to extend business hours to 9 p.m. on Sunday and remain open on Family Day and Victoria Day.
Businesses in Clarence-Rockland have been permitted to stay open until 10 p.m. from Monday to Friday, and that
will not change. The new change will enable businesses to compete against pharmacies that are already permitted
to stay open later on Sundays. The same is true for Family Day and Victoria Day.
The municipal council came to this decision at the last meeting held on Wednesday, April 4. This comes several
weeks after the Clarence-Rockland Chamber of Commerce made a request to council to extend business hours to 9 p.m.
on Sunday. The City then issued a survey to gage public opinion on the matter. |
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Our own feature columnist, Alberte Villeneuve, was herself featured in the Vision
Newspaper a few weeks ago on the launch of her sixth book, Muses from
the Blue Shack...
Go to the March 22 edition of the Vision and click to Page 21.
More to follow... (Her previous columns here...)
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Carbon Monoxide alarms now required
in certain Ontario homes
 As of mid-April 2015, it’s now the law in Ontario to install carbon monoxide (CO)
alarms in your home if you have a fuel-burning appliance or an attached garage. Those who do not have a carbon
monoxide detector installed in their home will now face a $360 fine.
An estimated 10,000 Ontarians suffer from carbon monoxide poisoning each year. Read more here. |
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Police
continue to ask for help on Jessica Godin case
Someone somewhere knows how Jessica Godin ended up dead in
a ditch in Fournier six years ago. The information that could help police close the file on this hit-and-run fatality
is now worth $100,000. Click here for more. |
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Local Newspapers
(Vision, Le Reflet,
Le Carillon, Tribune Express, The Journal, L'Argenteuil)
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Click on pic to read the Vision
with links to all the other papers.
More...
(Find them on Facebook...)
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Local Honey
Canaan Blueberry Farm
sells their own local honey in season... all natural, healthy and delicious!
613-833-2069
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Latest Facebook additions:
We continue to compile lists of Facebook pages that are of interest to our local residents.
Click here for more...
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Are you new to the area?
When is the last time you
had your septic tank cleaned?
(Click on pic for more)
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What's happening on
Parliament Hill?
Check out this webcam - more...
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