It’s an issue past city councils have kicked down the road time and again. Ask any city councillor what’s the one issue they would rather not have to face while in office and trying to pick a future landfill site is usually at the top of their list.
One way to avoid having to create a new landfill site is to purchase an existing private site. The city is considering just such a purchase.
The City’s existing landfill site on Trail Road in the west end has a current life expectancy of 10-15 years. It has been extended several times in the past – most recently in 2014 – when city council voted to divert industrial, commercial and institutional waste to private landfills and accept only residential waste.
City in bid to purchase east end landfill site
But even with that decision and the newly passed three-bag limit on residential waste collection, the clock has continued to tick.
In a presentation to city council last spring, staff unveiled three possible options to deal with the city’s future waste disposal needs.
The first option is to continuing using the Trail Road facility until it reaches capacity and then negotiate deals with private landfill sites. There are two issues with this option. The first is that using a private site compared to a municipal site would be substantially more expensive. The other issue is that at least two private sites – the Waste Management facility on Carp Road and the Waste Connections facility on Navan Road –will also be nearing full capacity in 10-15 years. The second option is to build a waste to energy incinerator at a cost of $500-$860 million.
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Willowbend Retirement Community marketing manager Laura Sloan (far right) met with members of the Busy Fingers knitting club on Nov. 3, who presented her with a handmade afghan as a thank you for agreeing to be a collection centre for wool donations. STAR PHOTO
Busy Fingers in need of donations during busiest time of the year
ORLÉANS – The Busy Fingers knitting club is once again in need of wool as they enter their busiest time of the year. Winter – and especially the holiday season – is when the need for wool socks, mittens, scarves and toques is greatest. Last year, the club knitted and donated more than 1,000 items during the months of November and December to women’s shelters, prenatal units, the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre, hospices and organizations that help the homeless. A donation drive earlier this year was extremely successful, but most of the wool has been used up by the club’s 200-plus members. Donations of wool and yarn can either be dropped off at the Willowbend Retirement Community at the corner of Trim and Innes, or Eileen McCaughey’s residence on Solano Terrace by first calling Eileen at 613-841-3641.
Good Shepherd variety show to raise money for local charities
ORLÉANS – The Good Shepherd Parish is putting on a Christmas variety show on Sunday, Nov. 30 to raise money for local charities. A Christmas carol sing-along will start at 6:45 p.m. Show time is at 7 p.m. The event will feature local talent and is co-presented by the Parish and the Knights of Columbus Council 9005. Last year, the funds raised were used to help provide 32 families with Christmas hampers, 48 children received a winter coat and $1,500 was donated to two local food banks. The need is anticipated to be even greater this year. Donors will be issued tax receipts by the Good Shepherd Parish when their names and addresses are given. There are three ways donations can be made: by e-transfer to finsec9005@gmail.com. with “Christmas Variety Show” noted in the text field; by cheque made payable to Good Shepherd Parish and annotated “Christmas Variety Show” in the memo field; or by cash/cheques at the door. Good Shepherd Parish is located at 3092 Innes Rd. just before the Blackburn Bypass.
City in bid to purchase east end landfill site
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The third option is to build a new landfill facility on a site to be determined at a cost of $440-$760 million.
Not surprisingly, the third option is the least preferred.
Option 2, building a waste to energy incinerator, is already under study. There are five waste-to-energy facilities currently operating in Canada, including one in Durham-York Region and one in Brampton. There are 490 waste-to-energy facilities in operation in Europe, including in countries like Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands.
China and Japan also use waste-to-energy technology to dispose of their waste.
City staff are currently in the middle of an “in-depth evaluation” of waste-to-energy technology that will be presented to city council after next year’s election.
A new fourth option would be to combine options one and three by purchasing an existing private landfill site.
To that end, the city has entered a bidding
competition to buy the Capital Region Resource Recovery Centre at the intersection of Hwy 417 and Boundary Road near Carlsbad Springs.
The 475-acre property is owned by Taggart Miller Environmental Services. The city entered a bid earlier this year which has progressed to Phase 2 of the acquisition process. The proposed bid is contingent on the city’s ability engage in a public consultations.
The site has already been approved by the Ontario government to receive up to 450,000 tonnes of waste annually, with an expected lifespan for 30 years.
The site was opposed during the provincial approval process by local residents who formed the Dump this Dump2 group. The site was ultimately approved despite the group’s objections.
One of the reasons the city submitted a bid to purchase the site is to keep it out of the hands of other municipalities or private companies which would end up bringing in waste from other parts of the province.
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Hundreds attend local Remembrance Day ceremonies
By Fred Sherwin
The Orléans Star
The first major snowfall of the year didn’t stop hundreds of people from attending local Remembrance Day ceremonies in Orléans, Cumberland Village and Navan on Nov. 11.
By far the largest ceremony was held in front of the cenotaph at the Orléans Legion on Taylor Creek Drive were more than 400 people gathered, including local dignitaries, members of the 632 Phoenix Air Cadets, the 3018 Orléans Army Cadets, and the RCMP Pipes & Drums.
This year’s ceremony was held against a back drop of thousands of poppies that have been knitted and crocheted from yarn over the past six months by members of the public and community groups such as the Busy Fingers knitting club. A third of the more than 11,000 donated poppies were painstakingly tied to a large cargo net by volunteers and hung behind the cenotaph, while the remaining poppies were tied to other cargo nets hung both outside and inside the Legion.
Among the dignitaries who laid wreaths during the Orléans ceremony was Orléans
East - Cumberland city councillor Matt Luloff who did combat duty in Afghanistan in 2008, while serving in the military from 2006-2009.
Luloff was joined in laying the wreath on behalf of the City of Ottawa by Orléans West - Innes city councillor Laura Dudas and Beacon Hill, Cyrville city councillor Tim Tierney.
Orléans South - Navan city councillor Catherine Kitts attended the Remembrance Day ceremony in Navan.
Orléans MP Marie-France Lalonde and MPP Stephen Blais also laid wreaths at the Orléans cenotaph on behalf of the Government of Canada and the Liberal Party of Ontario respectively.
The most poignant part of the ceremony was the playing of “The Last Post” by a bugler from the RCMP band followed by the “Lament” played on the bagpipes by another band member.
The ceremony also included a roll call of the names of the Legion members who have passed away during the past year.
Following the official part of the ceremony, people lined up to pay their respects at the cenotaph and lay their poppies on the
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A cargo net draped with thousands of handmade crocheted poppies provided the backdrop for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the Orléans Legion. FRED SHERWIN PHOTO
base of the statue, as has become tradition.
A short reception was held in the Legion afterwards with sandwiches, snacks and coffee being offered to members of the public.
Remembrance Day ceremonies were also held at the cenotaph in Cumberland Village
and the Navan cenotaph next to the Navan Memorial Arena.
Both ceremonies included a roll call of the members from each respective community who paid the ultimately sacrifice in serving their country and who we honour at this time every year.
Keeping roads safe
As anyone who has ever followed my column or editorials would know, I have never been a huge fan of Doug Ford. But when it comes to his decision to get rid of photo radar cameras, I wholeheartedly agree.
Of course, this is just one man’s opinion, and I know I am completely in the minority when it comes to the public’s opinion in general, but I have my reasons.
Let me also state that I wholeheartedly support red light cameras and I would support cameras at every intersection in the city if it would end the epidemic of drivers running through stop signs, but I digress.
The difference between red light cameras and photo radar cameras is that red light cameras really do prevent accidents, while the argument that photo radar cameras prevent accidents is questionable at best. They don’t even curtail speeding very well. They might curtail speeding in the area of the actual camera, but most motorists with a lead foot simply drive faster once they are out of range of the camera.
The only situation in which I think photo radar cameras accomplish what they are supposed to accomplish is in school zones, and elementary school zones in particular, and only during school hours
But Ottawa has been increasingly installing photo radar cameras on streets and in areas where the only purpose is to generate as many tickets/ revenue as possible, such as the photo radar cameras on King Edward, Walkley Road and Montreal Road just west of Ogilvie.
Photo radar cameras brought in more than $29 million last year and nearly $20 million in the first half of 2025. The one on King Edward brought in more than $2.7 million alone last year. The Ford government says that it intends to give the province’s municipalities $210 million to fill the revenue void left by the decommissioning of photo radar cameras.
As for the argument that photo radar cameras make our streets safer, I would love to know how many accidents there have been in the last 10 years in the zone covered by the photo radar camera on Tenth Line Road, or the one on Innes Road in front of Béatrice-Deloges before the cameras were installed? My guess is less than five in either location.
The biggest threat to safety on Ottawa’s roads are Ottawa drivers, whether they are speeding or not. I’ve often said that Ottawa drivers are the worst drivers in the world, and Orléans drivers are the worst drivers in Ottawa.
If you really want to make Ottawa’s roads safer, institute mandatory testing every five years and assign more police to traffic enforcement.
I drive at least 10-20 kilometres in Orléans every day and there are times when I don’t see a police car for days on end and when I do see one it’s usually on St. Joseph Blvd. driving to and from East Division.
Instead of giving municipalities $210 million, the province should give them much more than that to hire more police assigned to traffic enforcement and then we could really address the issue in a meaningful way.
– Fred Sherwin
November has been a very busy month for Orléans
I’m always grateful to highlight some of the inspiring initiatives taking shape here in Orléans.
On Oct. 30, I was proud to join Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa for the launch of the final phase of the Nantes Development Project. With the construction of two new homes, two more families will soon have the chance to call Orléans home.
This marks a return to building safe, accessible, and affordable housing in the east end after the previous Orléans development was completed in 2021.
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success and demonstrated our community’s enduring respect for our veterans.
Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and visiting local entrepreneurs – like Andy from Crumbl in Orléans Gardens and Magan of La Crystal Nail Salon on St. Joseph Boulevard – reminds me of the energy and innovation they bring to our community. Thank you for choosing Orléans to grow your dreams.
In early November, Canadians across the country paused to recognize the immense contributions of our veterans, active members, and fallen heroes. From Nov. 5-11, during Veterans’ Week, we reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have served Canada in times of peace and conflict. This week is more than a commemoration – it is a call to remember the freedoms we enjoy because of the unwavering dedication of these brave individuals.
On Remembrance Day, I was honoured to lay a wreath on behalf of Canadians at the annual ceremony hosted by our Orléans Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 632. I want to extend deep appreciation to the Legion members and volunteers who work tirelessly each year to organize the Poppy Campaign, launched on Oct. 25.
Thank you, Orléans, for your remarkable generosity. Your support once again ensured the campaign’s
I was thrilled to welcome Minister David McGuinty to the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex on Nov. 8 to announce federal funding through the Building Community Fund to support the much-needed gym expansion. Later that day, I joined the Mayor and Councillors Laura Dudas and Catherine Kitts to celebrate the naming of Trèva Cousineau Park, a well-deserved tribute to a remarkable francophone leader whose engagement has enriched our community.
To our small business owners and non-profit organizations, the call for applications for Orléans employers interested in offering a job opportunity for individuals aged 15 to 30 to gain valuable work experience via the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program was launched on Nov. 4 and closes on Dec. 11, 2025. I encourage everyone interested to apply and to let my office know you did.
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2026 budget is about keeping life affordable
As I listen to residents throughout our wonderful community, including many from Orléans, I hear a lot of concerns about the rising cost of living.
People also tell me they want to see the city invest in critical priorities including public safety, public transit, improved roads and sidewalks, and supporting the most vulnerable. That’s what the 2026 city budget is all about: keeping your life affordable and investing in what matters most.
Like residents managing their household budgets, we’ve been working hard at city hall to manage taxpayers’ dollars very carefully. In the past three years, we’ve found more than $250 million in savings and efficiencies – that’s the equivalent of more than $530 per household in our city, putting more money in your pocket at a time of high economic uncertainty and rising household costs including food and rent.
Because of those savings, we’ve been able to maintain the lowest tax increases
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of any major city in Canada. While cities including Toronto and Vancouver have had increases of 10 or 11 per cent, we’ve kept ours to an average of just over 3%, leaving more money available to invest in the core priorities you care about.
We’re hiring more police officers and paramedics to make Ottawa safer for everyone. When I ran for Mayor in 2022, I was very concerned about the number of level zero events, where there are no ambulances available in Ottawa. I’m happy to report that number has dropped by 80% in the last year. And we’ve launched a primary care strategy to attract and retain
more family doctors in Ottawa.
There’s nothing more important than supporting the most vulnerable in our city. This term of council, we’re investing more than $100 million in affordable housing. That’s more than double the amount invested in the previous four years. And a few weeks ago, I pledged that we will end youth homelessness in Ottawa by 2030. Working with our wonderful partners in the community, we will make sure every young person has a safe place to call home.
We are continuing to invest in improving public transit. In 2026, the OC Transpo budget will increase to $938.7 million dollars, almost $300 million more than in 2021. We’re also freezing the EquiPass and Community Pass rates to keep transit affordable for residents who need it most.
And in the next few months, we’ll officially open this East-End extension of the O-Train, with five new stations connecting Orléans residents more efficiently to the rest of the city.
Another game-changer for public transit
is the commitment from the Ontario government to upload our LRT, saving local taxpayers billions of dollars. We’re also starting design work on widening Brian Coburn Boulevard to improve traffic flow and safety in the east end. And we’re continuing to increase our budget for repairing roads and sidewalks, including the resurfacing of Innes through the Bypass, adding another $30 million this year.
My goal since I ran for Mayor three years ago has been to make Ottawa safer, more reliable, and more affordable for you and your family. The 2026 budget renews that commitment. We’re doing everything we can to reduce the financial burden on Orléans residents, while investing significantly in public transit, public safety, infrastructure, roads, sidewalks, and supporting the most vulnerable.
We’re so fortunate to live in a kind and caring community like Ottawa. Let’s keep working together to build an even better city for our children and grandchildren.
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When development damages roads, taxpayers shouldn’t pay the price
This term, I have been working on practical ways to better protect our roads from the impact of heavy construction traffic. Earlier this year, I submitted an inquiry to City staff asking what tools exist to manage and recover the costs of road damage caused by heavy vehicles hauling fill and materials to and from construction sites.
The findings of the inquiry have confirmed what many of us already know: while Ottawa has several by-laws regulating truck routes, load restrictions and oversized loads, there are major gaps when it comes to enforcement and cost recovery.
In many cases, road damage occurs before a development is formally approved, meaning there are no securities in place to hold anyone accountable. That leaves residents paying for premature road repairs through the already limited annual rehabilitation budget.
With about one-fifth of the city’s new
homes being built in Orléans-South, these issues are becoming increasingly visible. Roads like Renaud, Navan, Frank Kenny and Milton see years of hauling traffic tied to multiple developments, well before homes go up. At the November public works and infrastructure committee meeting, I’ll be bringing forward a motion to build on this work by asking staff to explore a proactive approach in the next term of council by-law review work plan, such as a permitting or cost-recovery system that ensures those responsible for the wear and tear of our roads contribute fairly to their upkeep.
My goal is simple: fairness. Developers and operators hauling fill constantly should contribute to maintaining the roads they use within reason. I will continue pushing for practical, enforceable solutions that safeguard our transportation infrastructure and ensure our investments in road renewal go further.
Earlier this week, City Council tabled the 2026 Draft Budget. As always, it is a detailed document outlining how our city plans to invest in the year ahead. My team and I are reviewing it closely to understand what the proposals mean for our community. While some elements are encouraging, I still have questions and will keep working through the details.
In the coming weeks, council committees and boards will review their sections of the budget. I will be fully engaged in these meetings and I will continue advocating for the residents here in Orléans East - Cumberland.
I also want to be clear that I have concerns about the transit portion. As the LRT extension launches, residents living beyond the highway corridor must have convenient and reliable access to the train through timely bus connections. Growth may be concentrated along the Orléans Economic Corridor and LRT line, but people living outside these areas also rely on dependable service. I am not calling for a transit levy increase. I am calling for meaningful improvements to service. Reliable OC Transpo routes ex-
pand transportation options and help reduce congestion on Highway 174. Orléans has the highest modal shift of any suburb in Ottawa, and we need to maximize the LRT extension by ensuring strong connecting service. The draft budget proposes investments in priority areas while remaining mindful of affordability. My focus is on ensuring these investments improve daily life for residents whether that means safer streets, faster emergency response, or more reliable services.
I am encouraged by the proposed infrastructure investments. For Ward 1, the current proposal includes more than $10 million in projects such as pathway renewals, recreation facility repairs, culvert replacements, and major road resurfacing in Cumberland Village. I will continue working with staff to push for additional projects as funding becomes available.
Affordability remains top of mind. As I continue reviewing the budget, I want to hear from you. Your feedback guides my work and helps shape the decisions I make at City Hall.
Da Artisti has dozens of unique gift ideas to choose from
By Jody Maffett
The Orléans Star
Looking for a unique item for that special someone who made the top of your Christmas list? There is a store just 10 minutes from Orléans that offers one-of-a-kind gift items made by local artists and artisans in nearly every price range.
Located just east of Orléans in the heart of Cumberland Village, Da Artisi has everything from handmade jewelry and printed handbags to fused-glass ornaments.
In opening the studio and gallery, owner Wendy Canci has created a space where local artists and artisans can display and sell their work in a one stop location.
The shelves contain all manner of unique pieces including jewellry, fused and stained glass wall hangings and giftware, printed scarves and handbags, and so much more.
The studio specializes in fused glasswork made by Canci. From gorgeous wall hangings and sculptures to decorative bowls and vases and even ornaments. The same can be said for the stained-glass creations made by the talented Diana Atkinson, whose pieces hang in the gallery’s windows.
Among the local artists featured at Da Artisti is Deborah Lyall who is famous for her fibre and textile art which includes handbags, pocketbooks, scarves and small original wall-hanging pieces called “Gallery Bees”.
Besides specializing in fused glass, Canci is also a gifted graphite artist and she makes fused glass jewellry as well.
Another unique gift idea for the artistically inclined person on your shopping list are fused glass classes which Canci teaches on Sun-days and Tuesdays.
Da Artisti also carries a number of books written by local authors.
So as you can see, there is something for everyone at the Da Artisti Studio and Gallery in Cumberland Village. In fact, almost everything at the studio/gallery can fit into any Christmas shopping budget or you can simply purchase a Da Artisti gift certificate which can be redeemed for merchandise, or fused glass classes at a later date.
You can get to Da Artisi by driving east
along St. Joseph Blvd. which turns into Old Montreal Road past Trim Road, or you can take Hwy. 174 east and turn left at Cameron Street.
Da Artisti is located at 2565 Old Montreal Rd. near the corner of Old Montreal Road and Dunning Road. Gallery hours are 11-5 p.m. Wednesday to Friday and 9-4 p.m. on Saturday.
Stained glass by Diana Atkinson
Textile art by Deborah Lyall
Fused glass ornaments by Wendy Canci
Shenkman Arts Centre is full of gifts this season
By Jody Maffett
The Orléans Star
There’s a lot happening at the Shenkman Arts Centre this holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a show to enjoy yourself or a gift for someone special in your life, there’s something for everyone.
The holiday season kicks off with the Ottawa School of Theatre’s all ages production of “The House Rules” written by local theatre veteran Bruce Deachman and OST artistic director Megan Piercey Monafu.
Showtimes are Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $22 for adults and $12 for individuals 25 and under. Family package (2 adults and 2 children) $55. Tickets can be purchased at ost-eto.ca.
On Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7, Caithream Celtic Dance Fusion presents their popular Celtic twist on Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol”. Rediscover the joy of Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns the importance of love, friends, and family – all told through dance. Tickets are $31.75 for
adults and $14.75 for children 12 and under.
Also on Dec. 6, Wayne Rostad and friends Bobby Lalonde and Bradley Scott present “Christmas in the Valley” in the Harold Shenkman Hall. Tickets are $76.25.
On Thursday, Dec. 7 award-winning Elvis tribute artist Pete Paquette returns to the Shenkman Arts Centre to present his annual Christmas special. Tickets are $69 each.
On Monday, Dec. 15 Michael Bublé tribute artist Jay Davis and the Feeling Bublé Band present “A Bublé Christmas”, featuring all your favourite Bublé hits and Christmas classics. Tickets for this show are $59.
On Saturday, Dec, 20 Harold Shenkman Hall hosts “The Jersey Nights Before Christmas Show” at 8 p.m. Tickets are $67 each.
On Dec. 31, the Shenkman Arts Centre presents its 14th annual New Year’s Eve Comedy Show, this year featuring comedians Rob Pue, Cassie Cao and Hisham Kelati. Tickets are $60.
For a complete schedule of all the shows this holiday season visit shenkmanarts.ca. You can buy a ticket for yourself or that special person on your Christmas list.
Enjoy Black Friday deals a week early at Sound & Sight
By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star
The Sound & Sight audio-visual store on St. Joseph Blvd. across from the TD bank is offering Black Friday deals a week early with savings of up to 75 % on many items.
Since first opening its doors in 2022, Sound & Sight has helped hundreds of customers upgrade their home audio-visual experience with state-of-the-art TVs from Samsung and Sony and impeccable sound systems that bring the visual experience to the next level.
They carry all the leading brands of audio equipment including Totem Acoustic, Denon and Sonos, along with some leading brands you may not be familiar, with such as JL Audio, Lexicon, Akram, and Martin Logan.
They also have Motion Foundation Series speakers and Motion Compact and SLM Series speakers on sale for 25% off while inventory lasts. Canadian-made Totem speakers can be also be purchased at prices up to 75% off while inventory lasts. First come, first serve. No rain cheques.
During the Black Friday sale you can but Samsung OLED and QLED flat screen television for up to 30% off. For instance, a 75-inch Samsung QLED regularly priced at $1,999.99, is now only $1,299.99, and a 75-
inch OLED regularly priced at $1,999.99 is now only $1,099.99.
For those people who still appreciate vinyl records, you can purchase a Dual CS529 turntable for $999.99 (regularly priced at $1,699.99), or the CS329 for only $399.99 (regularly priced at $599.99).
Other deals include a pair of Totem KIN One bookshelf speakers regularly priced at $699, for $524.25, or a Totem KIN V2 soundbar for $974.25, regularly priced at $1,200.
Beyond the audio-visual, Sound & Sight is a licensed dealer for Panasonic and Human Touch massage chairs as well as Summit theatre chairs and sectionals.
For the ultimate in home theatre comfort you can purchase a Summit Tremblant Series motorized reclining chair for $1,699.99. That’s $900 off the regular retail price of $2,599.99.
Sound & Sight also specializes in Smart Home systems and components. They sell and install motorized blinds, security and surveillance systems, Smart Home HVAC controls, lighting controls, home networking systems which can be operated from your Smart phone.
To get a taste of all Sound & Sight has
Sound & Sight’s Black Friday sale includes spectacular savings on Samsung OLED and QLED televisions (above) as well a Totem speakers (inset). FILE PHOTOS
to offer and to take advantage of their anniversary deals, you should visit their showroom. They are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and closed Sundays.
If you can’t make it to their showroom, you can check out their website at
www.soundsight.ca, which has several links to videos that are bound to spark your imagination, or you can visit their Facebook page @soundsight.ca.
The website also has a page where they post all of their price-reduced, clearance sale items.
Marché de Noël
Holiday Bazaar
Dimanche 30 novembre • 10:00am - 3:00pm
Profitez d’un après-midi de shopping avec des vendeurs locaux, des objets artisanaux, des pâtisseries et des friandises de Noël. Venez avec vos amis et votre famille, tout le monde est le bienvenu pour partager cette joie !
Sunday, November 30 • 10:00am - 3:00pm
Enjoy an afternoon of shopping with local vendors, handmade crafts, baked goods, and holiday treats. Bring your friends and family — everyone’s welcome to share in the joy!
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Community resource centre launches Christmas program
By Jody Maffett
The Orléans Star
The Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre (OCCRC) needs your help. As in years past, the OCCRC plans to provide gift cards to local area grocery stores or a service at the food bank for area families experiencing financial hardship during this holiday season.
Last year, 550 families benefited from the program of which 46% were children. This year, the resource centre is hoping to meet the needs of even more families.
While several factors have contributed to the increase in demand for services, much of it is due to the impact inflation has had on the cost of living, especially the cost of groceries.
According to OCCRC executive director Jasmine Thibault, inflation has deepened the challenge for many local families to make it through the holiday season. The Christmas program, helps ease the stress and anxiety faced by many parents during these challenging times.
“It is difficult for many of these families,” says Thibault, “but thanks to the generosity of our donors they’ll be able to share a comforting meal with their family and, even for a moment, feel a sense of dignity and stability.”
More families needing help this year means there is an even greater need for donations.
There are several ways the community at large can participate in the program.
Community members and local businesses can support in different ways. Support levels range from $125 to $400 for families of different sizes. Donation forms are available at www.crcoc.ca/en/christmas.
Individuals can also make a one-time donation to the program by visiting the OCCRC website.
The easiest way to access the page is to scan the QR code shown above. The link will take you to a page where you can download a fillable form or make a direct donation.
Funds are also being collected by the food bank to help stock the shelves for the busy
holiday season. Ottawa area firefighters will be holding a food drive on Dec. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at all three Metro stores in Orléans, the Sobeys stores at Trim Road and Innes and on Tenth Line Road, and the FreshCo store at Trim and Watters.
As of today, registration for the Christmas program is already at full capacity. Families or individuals who are still in need of assistance will be offered other means of support.
This year, with the assistance of area donors, the OCCRC can help make the holidays a little easier for those in our community who need it most.
Take advantage of 49 years of watch and clock repair expertise
By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star
When it comes to repairing watches and other timepieces – whether it’s a family heirloom or a watch you might have received as a graduation present or retirement gift – you can never undervalue experience. Vantage Jewellers owner and master repairman Gamal Mansour, has been repairing watches and clocks for more than nearly 50 years.
He learned his craft while working for his father back in his native Egypt. When his father died suddenly in 1981, Mansour took over the business at just 22 years of age.
He immigrated to Canada in 2001 in search of a better life for himself and his young family. He and his wife chose to settle in Ottawa, or more specifically Orléans, which they’ve called home for the last 24 years.
After arriving in Canada, Mansour got a job repairing watches at Eaton’s, where he remained for five years. Then one day in 2013, he slipped on some ice and shattered his femur.
Although he spent a month in the hospital and wasn’t able to work for nearly a year, the accident turned out to be a blessing in disguise and completely changed the
course of Mansour’s life.
After recovering from his injury and faced with very little in the way of options, Mansour decided to open his own watch repair business on St. Joseph Boulevard.
“It was nothing at the time, just an empty space,” explains Mansour. “I had to do all the work, making the walls and the ceiling, and I only had three showcases for the jewellery.”
After opening his doors in 2014, Mansour built the business from the ground up, one client at a time. He worked six days a week for the better part of seven years until his grandson was born early last year. Since then, he’s cut down to five days a week.
Mansour prides himself on his workmanship and desire to go above and beyond when meeting his clients’ needs, some of whom have been coming back year after year.
He is so confident of his work that he offers a one-year warranty on every repair job, but it’s rarely needed.
“This is the most important thing. We don’t send anything out to get repaired by someone else. I do all the work, so the buck stops with me,” says Mansour. “I am responsible and I stand behind everything I do. If you have a problem, I am here.”
Vantage Jewellers owner and master repairman Gamal Mansour stands outside his St. Joseph Blvd. location. FRED SHERWIN PHOTO
Because of Mansour’s focus on customer service – along with competitive prices –the business has grown leaps and bounds, largely through repeat customers and referrals.
Mansour specializes in repairing older watches, including family heirlooms, but he can repair any make or model of watch or clock, usually in just a few days and he carries a complete line of watch batteries. Mansour also sells a variety of brand name watches such as Citizen Eco-Drive, Seiko and Lorus.
Mansour is humbled and grateful to the community for recognizing his years of work with the Gem Award for Best Retail Business (Merchandise) in Orléans WestInnes Ward for 2025, an honour he sees as a reflection of the trust his customers have place in him for over a decade.
Vantage Jewellers is located at 2866 St. Joseph Blvd. beside the Service Ontario office. They are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and there is always free parking available in front of the store.
The 2025 Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards
The Arts – Academics – Sports Community Service – Humanitarianism
Do you know someone in your community under the age of 18 whose talents and abilities set them apart during the past year? If so, why not consider nominating them for the Orléans Outstanding Youth Awards? Nominees must be 17 years old or younger as of Sept. 1, 2025, and reside within the City of Ottawa east of Blair Road. Nominees will be judged on their accomplishments between Oct. 1, 2024 and Sept. 30, 2025. All submissions must include the name, address and phone number of both the nominee and the nominator as well as a resume of the nominee’s accomplishments. There are no categories per se – those nominated will be judged on their accomplishments in any one area, or a combination of areas. Nominations can be submitted by e-mail to OYA@orleansstar.ca or regular mail to The Orléans Star c/o 745 Farmbrook Cres., Orléans ON, K4A 2C1. The deadline for entries has been extended to Dec. 15. For additional information visit www.orleansonline.ca/OYA, or call Fred Sherwin at 613-447-2829.
Christmas Recipe & Songbook now available at select locations
(NC) The 2025 Christmas Recipes & Songbook is now available at select locations in and around Orléans while supplies last. Each book contains the lyrics to 18 holiday classics, 13 in English and five in French, as well as 21 different recipes. The recipes were provided by some of our local political representatives, business owners and readers of the Orléans Star. We hope that this year’s edition will help create some holiday memories that will last a lifetime. You can pick up a copy at any one of the following locations:
• Sobeys Trim & Innes
• Sobeys Tenth Line Road
• Sure Print, 2507 St. Joseph Blvd.
• Romantic Fireplaces, Canotek Business Park
• S.G. Printing, Canotek Business Park
• Caravela Restaurante, 2712 Innes Rd.
• Little Turkish Village Restaurant, 2095 St. Joseph Blvd.
• Centre de services Desjardins, 2591 St. Joseph Blvd.
• Computer Rise, 1803 St. Joseph Blvd
• Millennium Flooring, 1680 Vimont Court in the Taylor Creek Business Park
• Vantage Jewellers, 2866 St. Joseph Blvd.
• Service Ontario, 2864 St. Joseph Blvd.
• Precision Automotive, 385 Vantage Drive
• Pantry Plus, 2433 St. Joseph Blvd.
• Blackburn Shoppes Dental Centre, 2668 Innes Rd. in Blackburn Hanlet
• Grandmaitre, Virgo, Evans, 2628 St. Joseph Blvd.
• Michael Willems Photography on the lower level of Place d’ Orléans
• The Orléans Cumberland Community Resource Centre on Centrum Boulevard
• Da Artisti Studio & Gallery, 2565 Old Montreal Road in Cumberland Village
• Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park
• Sound & Sight Audio Visual, 2288 St. Joseph Blvd.
• Quilty Pleasures, 2211 St. Joseph Blvd.
• Centre de services Desjardins, 4434 Innes Rd.
• MIFO on the second floor of Place d’Orléans above the food court
Every first and third Saturday of the month from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., we’ll be playing a mix of the most famous 80s and 90s music, including romantic slow songs. Release stress and socialize with other music lovers while having an amazing time.
Every first and third Saturday of the month from 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., we’ll be playing a mix of the most famous 80s and 90s music, including romantic slow songs. Release stress and socialize with other music lovers while having an amazing time.
Our kitchen will be open for tapas from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Our kitchen will be open for tapas from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. with your
Registration now open for City’s winter recreation programs
By Fred Sherwin
The Orléans Star
If you’re looking for something to do this winter you might want to consider signing up for one of the more than 3,000 winter recreational activities being offered by the City of Ottawa’s recreation and culture department that include everything from ball hockey to 3D printing and designing.
Most courses and classes are available in either French or English.
If you prefer swimming in a heated pool rather than playing in the wintery outdoors, you can take a swimming or aqua course at one of three municipal pools in the area including the Ray Friel Recreation Complex, the François Dupuis Recreation Centre and the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex Orléans. Dates and times vary depending on the location.
The Aqua Healing Waters course being offered at the Bob MacQuarrie Complex provides low-intensity aquatic exercises which may reduce, pain, strengthen muscles, increase muscular endurance, flexibility, and improve joint stability. Other benefits include improved back health, core strength, balance and posture.
Other courses being offered include Aqua Prenatal classes, Aqua Baby classes and Aqua Yoga.
The Aqua Yoga classes will take place at the François Dupuis Recreation Complex from Jan. 29 to April 2.
There are a number of recreational sports programs available including badminton, ball hockey, basketball, gymnastics, dodgeball, ice hockey, free skating, karate, pickleball, pilates, indoor soccer, squash, tai chi, taekwondo, volleyball and yoga.
There are also a variety of Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid courses available.
Among the art programs to choose from are Cartooning and Comics for children and youth.
There are also introductory ballet classes for children as young as four years old, creative movement classes, and hip hop and jazz classes. There are salsa and merengue classes for adults over 18, as well as Twinkle Toes classes for infants and their parents.
Other programs include Dungeons and Dragons Campaign Adventures for youth age 8-15.
In an effort to think outside of the box, the City is offering themed birthday parties
The Aqua Baby class is just one of the many activities that are being offered by the City’s recreation and culture department this winter.
for groups of up to 16 individuals. The parties are being offered every Saturday in January, February and March at the Ray Friel Recreation Complex.
And there are programs available on school PD days.
In order to register for any one of the various courses, classes or activities, you must first visit register.ottawa.ca and create an account. Prices vary depending on the activity.
Keeping Orléans motorists on the road for over 30 years
By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star
With winter arriving early this year, now’s the time to take your car into a reputable service centre to have a seasonal vehicle inspection to avoid any potential surprises down the road.
Precision Automotive on Vantage Drive has been providing honest professional service for an honest price in Orléans for more than 30 years now.
With 10 bays, six licensed technicians and three apprentice technicians, Precision is one of the largest independently owned service centre in Eastern Ontario, with the experience and expertise to service any make and model of vehicle.
The technicians at Precision will check all your fluid conditions and levels, tire condition and pressure, as well as all your drive belts and hoses.
There is no greater potential for disaster than an unforeseen breakdown in the dead of winter. Not only is it inconvenient and can often result in an expensive towing bill – it can also be extremely dangerous. Providing peace of mind for you and your
family is what Precision Automotive is all about. Owner Rob Brouwer and his staff have a well-earned reputation for doing things right the first time, every time, and they back up their work with an industryleading 2-year/40,000km warranty on most new installed parts and labour.
Why not take advantage of their expertise and have your vehicle checked out today to avoid the chance of a potential headache tomorrow by an unexpected mechanical failure that could have easily been prevented by a trip to Precision Automotive?
Precision is also your one-stop shop for snow tires. As driving conditions get more severe with each passing winter, it makes sense to consider purchasing a set of snow or all-weather tires.
When driving in severe winter conditions, a set of snow tires will give added traction on both snow and ice, help prevent sliding and loss of control, and keep you from getting stuck in conditions that would challenge even the best all-season tires.
Precision Automotive sells most every brand of snow and all-weather tires and they are more than happy to discuss
PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE
A good set of snow tires is an investment in safety and peace of mind. Precision Automotive has nearly every brand of snow tire to suit your vehicle and winter driving conditions.
the differences between each brand and make of tire so that you get the best value for your dollar.
Precision Automotive is located at 385 Vantage Dr, behind the McDonald’s restaurant at Innes and Tenth Line Road. You can also check out their website at precisionautomotive.ca, or call them at 613-841-5550.
Happy motoring!
–Rob Brouwer, Owner
St. Matt Tigers win senior girls Tier 2 basketball crown
By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star
The St. Matthew Tigers senior girls basketball team won the Tier 2 basketball title this week and with it a chance to play in the OFSAA provincial tournament next week. The Tigers knocked off the St. Joseph Jaguars 48-36 on Nov. 6 behind a 15-point performance by Kate Edwards.
The final between the Tigers and the Jaguars was relatively close throughout most of the first half. It wasn’t until late in the second quarter that St. Matt’s began to put some distance between themselves and their opponents. Trailing 21-25, Edwards hit back to back three-point shots to put her team up 27-25 at the half-time break.
The Tigers would extend their lead to 35-28 midway through the third quarter on a pair of buckets by Emma Rivers and Rhyse Button.
They would need the seven point cushion as the Jaguars managed to claw their way back to within a single point in the fourth. But that would be as close as they would get.
After missing a three-point shot, Edwards grabbed her own rebound and put the ball back up for two to put the Tigers up 38-35.
A two-point shot by Hannah John-Simon followed by a steal and another three-point bucket by Edwards would extend the Tigers lead to eight points with 2:29 left in the game.
Two more baskets by John-Simon extended St. Matt’s lead to 12 points which is how the game ended.
The win improved the Tigers’ record to 9-1 and earned them a chance to play against the St. Mark Lions for a spot in the OFSAA ‘AA’ provincial championships. Unfortunately, they lost the “play in” game 42-31.
The St. Matthew Tigers senior girls basketball Team won the Tier 2 championship on Nov. 6 with a 48-36 win over the St. Joseph Jaguars
Notice of Open House # 1
Terms of Reference for the Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Waste Connections of Canada Inc. Navan Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility Landfill Expansion
Waste Connections of Canada Inc. (WCC) has initiated the Terms of Reference for an Environmental Assessment under the Environmental Assessment Act of a landfill expansion to be able to continue to provide disposal services at its Navan Waste Recycling and Disposal Facility (Navan WRDF or the Site) in the City of Ottawa. It is estimated that at current disposal rates the Site could reach its approved final contour waste elevation in late 2027.
This Environmental Assessment process pertains to the expansion of the Navan WRDF landfill. WCC has identified an opportunity to continue providing residual waste disposal capacity for users of the Navan WRDF public drop-off bins and Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (IC&I) generators of solid non-hazardous waste by developing additional disposal capacity at the Navan WRDF. For the proposed expansion, the target additional airspace is 3 to 4 million cubic metres.
WCC would like to receive community feedback on the proposed expansion of the existing landfill and is hosting its Open House #1 event as follows:
December 11, 2025 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Le Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa 3349 Navan Road, Orléans, Ontario K1W 0K7
There will be a series of directed questions to respond to, and members of the community can provide any other feedback they have.
Through Open House #1, the public will learn about the existing Navan WRDF, the current environmental
performance of the Navan WRDF, the proposed Navan WRDF landfill expansion, the purpose and rationale for the Project, the Environmental Assessment process, the “Alternatives To” considered for the Project, the overall schedule and public input opportunities for the Project, and next steps for the Project.
For further information on the proposed study and to sign up for e-mail notification, please visit our website (www.wasteconnectionscanada.com/ottawa-landfill/ea) or contact:
Chris Visser
Canadian Region Engineering Manager
Waste Connections of Canada Inc.
6220 Hwy 7, Suite 600
Woodbridge ON L4H 4G3
Tel.: 647-539-5923
Email:
Chris.Visser@wasteconnections.com
Yannick Marcerou
Project Manager
WSP Canada Inc.
1931 Robertson Road
Ottawa ON K2H 5B7
Tel.: 613-592-9600 (FR & EN)
Email: Yannick.Marcerou@wsp.com
Members of the public, Indigenous communities, agencies, and other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate in the planning process by attending Open House #1 or contacting staff directly with comments or questions.
All personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, maintained, and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or
is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in section 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, contact the MECP Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator.
November 20, 2025
Veuillez noter qu’il vous est possible de nous communiquer vos commentaires ou vos questions sur le projet en français en les adressant à Yannick Marcerou au 613-592-9600 ou par courriel à Yannick.Marcerou@wsp.com
Loui-Riel upsets Garneau to win junior boys hoops title
By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star
In a battle of sport-étude programs, the Louis-Riel Rebelles beat the Garneau Gaulois 3-1 last Friday to win the National Capital Secondary School Athletic Association junior boys soccer championship.
The two schools are home to their respective school board’s academic athletic enrichment programs – École secondaire publique Louis-Riel for the French public board, and École secondaire catholic Garneau for the French Catholic board.
Louis-Riel has had a sport-étude program for a number of years, while the sport-étude program at Garneau has only been around since 2021.
Heading into last week’s showdown, the Gaulois had won all six of their regular season games and their first three playoff games in impressive fashion with a +/- goal ratio of +34. In the nine games they played they posted five clean sheets, including a 3-0 win over Louis-Riel in the opening game of
the season on Sept. 25, and never allowed more than one goal in the other four games.
After their opening season loss to LouisRiel, Garneau posted eight straight wins with a +/- goal differential of +31 that included a 4-2 win over the previously unbeaten Franco-Cité Falcons in the semifinals.
With both teams on impressive winning streaks, something had to give in Friday’s championship game under the dome at Ganeau high school.
For the opening five minutes at least, the Gaulois clearly had the upper hand which eventually resulted in the opening goal by #40 Edward Rizk.
Rizk beat the Louis-Riel goalie with a hard shot that he got his hand on but was unable to keep out of the net.
The game remained 1-0 until four min into the second half when Garneau’s goalie misplayed a ball near his goal line and allowed #23 Ortie Moleka Mokasine to tie the game for the Rebelles.
Six minutes later, the Rebelles were awarded a penalty kick which Lenny Luisint delivered to the back of the net to give LouisRiel the lead.
Garneau would be given a golden opportunity to even things up again when Louis-Riel was called for a hand ball in their penalty area, giving the Gaulois a penalty kick of their own. Unfortunately,
for Garneau the kick went straight into the hands of the Louis-Riel keeper, ending the threat.
A little over two minutes later, LouisRiel’s Antoine Koh redirected a pass past the Garneau keeper to extend the Rebelles’ lead to 3-1 which is how the game ended. The score might have been even worse if not for two late saves by the Gaulois goalie.
Cumberland Panthers achieve three-peat repeat
By Fred Sherwin The Orléans Star
The Cumberland Panthers put an exclamation point on their position as the most successful minor football organization in the city earlier this month by winning three National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA) championships for the second year in a row. It was also the third year in a row that the club had three teams in the finals.
In 2023, the Panthers placed teams in the U10, U12 and U13 A-Cup championship games, with only the U12 team emerging as champions.
Last year, the club placed teams in the U12, U14 and U16 title games and all three came home with the hardware.
This year, the U12 and U14 teams were joined by the U10 tyke team and once again they swept all three A-Cup trophies up for grabs.
The first team to take the field at the Nepean Sportsplex was the U10 squad. Fresh off their upset over the Orléans Bengals in the semifinals, the tykes were eager to prove it wasn’t a fluke. Their opponents were the North Gloucester Giants who had beaten them 4824 back on Aug. 24.
After falling behind 8-0 on the opening series of the game, the Panthers immediately responded with a four play, 44 yard drive that ended with a nine yard touchdown run by Jason Kavanaugh. Kicker Lucas Fopa then added a two-point convert to tie the game at 8-8.
The Panthers’ defence was able to prevent the Giants from picking up a first down on their next series which lead to Cumberland’s second touchdown of the game on a 25-yard run by quarterback Noah Armstrong.
This time, it was the Giants turn to answer back with a spectacular run by Olivier St-
Sauveur (10) on third and 21 that covered 44 yards.
St-Sauveur would score again on a 44- yard run early in the second quarter to put the Giants up 22-14.
The Panthers then answered back with just 27 seconds left in the first half on a 35-yard touchdown run by Armstrong to narrow the deficit to 22-20.
Then the unimaginable happened. Rather than take a knee and run out the clock to end the first half, the Giants decided to run the ball deep in their own end. On North Gloucester’s second play from scrimmage, the Panthers were able to force a turnover giving them a first down on the Giants’ 19-yard line.
With just 12 seconds left, the Panthers used their time outs to move the ball down to the eight yard line. Then on the last play of the half, Armstrong ran the ball in to put his team up 28-22.
After a scoreless third quarter, the Panthers were able to add another touchdown in the fourth to win the game and the A-Cup championship 36-22.
Armstrong ended the game with 205 yards rushing on 20 carries and four TDs and was selected as the game’s MVP.
The U12 final pitted the undefeated Panthers squad against the North Gloucester Giants mosquito team.
The Panthers opened the game with an impressive 59-yard drive that saw quarterback Nico Scarfone carry the ball three straight times for runs of 15, 18 and 11 yards to set up a 15-yard touchdown pass to Alexander Lorimer.
The Panthers scored two more touchdowns in the first half on a pair of 10-yard runs by Scarfone who was also good on two of three two-point convert kicks to give his team a 22-7 lead at the half.
The Panthers then opened the second half with a pick six by Mavrik Poirier on the Giants second play from scrimmage. Another two-point convert by Scarfone would extend the Panthers’ lead to 30-7.
The Panthers scored again on a 39 yard run by Scarfone before the end of the third quarter and then twice more in the fourth on a five yard run by Scarfone and six yard pass from Scarfone to Cahhing Mailhout to make the final score 50-19.
Not surprisingly, Scarfone was chosen as the game’s MVP with 188 yards on 23 carries and four touchdowns. He also threw the ball 12 times for 83 yards and another touchdown.
The win extended the U12 team’s unbeaten streak to 22 games going back to the beginning of last season.
The U14 final pitted the 10-0 Cumberland Panthers peewee team which had
allowed just 13 points the entire season which included eight shutouts against the 9-1 Cornwall Wildcats with predictable results.
The Panthers scored the only two touchdowns of the first half on a striped ball and 45 yard run by Novak Drouin and a four-yard run by backup quarterback Jaylan Clergé.
The Wildcats mounted a comeback of sorts in the third quarter, scoring two touchdowns and a safety against a safety and a touchdown by the Panthers.
Up 24-16, Cumberland would add two more TDs and a safety in the fourth quarter to secure the 32-16 win and the Panthers’ third A-Cup championship of the day. Clergé ended the game with 151 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown. He also completed five passes for 85 yards to earn MVP of the game.
The Cumberland Panthers U10 tyke team kicked off the NCAFA A-Cup championships on Nov. 2 with a 36-22 win over the North Gloucester Giants. FRED SHERWIN PHOTO
The Cumberland Panthers U12 team beat the North Gloucester Giants 24-20 to win the NCAFA A-Cup championship. FRED SHERWIN PHOTO
The Cumberland Panthers U14 team beat the Cornwall Wildcats 32-16 to win the NCAFA Peewee A-Cup championship. FRED SHERWIN PHOTO
COMMUNITY BILLBOARD
FRIDAY, NOV. 21
HOLIDAY NIGHT MARKET
hosted by the Heart of Orléans BIA in the Orléans Festival Plaza on Centrum Blvd. Featuring local artisans and food vendors. The annual lighting of the Orléans Festival Plaza and Christmas tree will also be taking place.
SDBC TAPROOM CONCERT
SERIES presents Julia Stella live and in concert from 8 p.m. at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Advance tickets $10 available at straydogbrewing.ca.
SATURDAY, NOV. 22
WELLNESS FAIR from 11 am to 3 pm at the Promenade Senior Suites, 150 Rossignol Dr.
Join us for a fun-filled day of health, home, and happiness! Explore over a dozen local vendors, from health pros and realtors to crafters and more, while enjoying refreshments and community fun.
DARTS ARE BACK AT THE ROYAL OAK PUB from 11 am to 5 pm. All skill levels are welcome!! Teams are picked at random based on averages and the format is 501! The cost is $15/player with all funds returned in prizing! Registration is from 11 am to 11:30 am, games start at noon!
KARAOKE AT THE BREWERY from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Orléans Brewing Co. Grab a mic and sing your heart out! Come one
or come with friends!! The Orleans Brewing Co. is located on Vantage Drive beside the McDonalds and across from Precision Automotive. For more information visit facebook.com/ OrleansBrewingCo.
ARTISAN LEGION NIGHT
MARKET from 4-9 p.m. at the Orléans Legion, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Food. Music. Crafts. Gifts. Everyone welcome!
SATURDAY, NOV. 29
SANTA’S PARADE OF LIGHTS beginning at 6 p.m. at the corner of St. Joseph Blvd. and Youville Dr. The parade will follow it’s traditional route down St. Joseph Blvd. to the Orléans Town Centre.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Convent Glen park named after veteran community advocate
By Fred Sherwin
The Orléans Star
Tréva Cousineau has worn a lot of hats over the years. She has worked for more than 50 years in the advocacy and promotion of the francophone community at local, provincial, national and international levels.
She has served in both an advisory and leadership role for more organizations, committees and community groups then we have space to list here.
Her dedication to the francophone community has earned numerous awards and distinctions including Queen Elizabeth II’s jubilee medallion, the 2001 l’Ordre de la Pléiade, ACFO’s 2007 “Citizen of the Year” award, the 2018 Ontario Senior Achievement Award, the 2022 Prix Grandmâitre award and an Ottawa Distinguished Women Lifetime Contribution Award.
Despite the mountain of accolades and
awards she has received, Cousineau remains extremely humble, a trait which she acquired through while growing up in Kirkland Lake in Northern Ontario and later raising a family in Timmins where she founded a centre for alcoholics and drug addicts in 1985.
When she moved to Orléans with her husband André in 1989, she didn’t skip a beat. She was a founding member of Dialogue Canada, which promoted cooperation and understanding between Canada’s two linguistic communities, and she served as president of the Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans, better known by the acronym MIFO.
For all those reasons and more, the City decided to rename Glen Park in Convent Glen to Tréva Cousineau Park. The official dedication ceremony was held on Nov. 8 with her friends, family members and colleagues in attendance.
Tréva Cousineau stands in front of a sign bearing her name on Grey Nuns Drive in Convent Glen. FRED SHERWIN PHOTO
