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Sens beat Pens in double overtime
 Just when it looked like Pittsburgh had the game wrapped up, Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson scored
a short-handed goal with 29 seconds left in regulation time. Then Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime
to give the Senators the win, 2-1 over the Penguins. So Pittsburgh still leads the series 2-1, with Game 4 in Ottawa
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Rockland's annual Victoria Day garage sale
A shot from last year's event. (Click on pic to enlarge)(Photo - Patrick Meikle)
The annaul flea market sponsored by the 1st Rockland Scouting Group is taking place this
coming Monday at the Independent parking lot. The hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Get there early to get in on the bargains. If you wanted to set up a table, you are too late.
You have to reserve early. Click
here for more information.
What’s open in Ottawa on Victoria Day
There will b e a lot to do in Ottawa this long weekend,
and some lucky employees will be getting a day off on holiday Monday. Here’s a rundown of what will be open and
what will be closed this Victoria Day. Read more... |
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OPP patrolling roads/waterways this weekend
Ontario Provincial Police will be patrolling the provinces roads and waterways over the
Victoria Day long weekend. Read more...
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LCBO reaches tentative deal
with workers averting strike
The Liquor Control Board of Ontario has reached a tentative agreement with its workers,
just hours ahead of a midnight strike deadline. Read more...
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Shawville earthquakes felt in Ontario and Quebec
(Friday, May 17, 2013) Two earthquakes near the Ontario-Quebec border could be felt across both provinces this
morning.
Natural Resources Canada seismologist John Adams said the first quake was 5.0 magnitude and about 25 kilometres
northeast of Shawville, Que. The second quake came 10 min utes later from the same location and
registered at 4.0 magnitude, said Adams.
You can check the Earthquakes Canada website for more information.
The earthquake was felt across the province including, in Ottawa, Braeside, Arnprior, Prescott, Renfrew, North
Gower and Richmond. There are reports it was even felt as far away as Toronto and Waterloo.
So far there are no reports of damage. The last major earthquake was felt on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Read more... |
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 Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) for May:
The Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on motorcycle safety and red
light running as part of
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Sunday: Jacqueline Tregwin recital was wonderful
Review of the performance to come soon...
 Jacqueline Tregwin is a Rockland resident whom you might have met at a local
bank where she works part time. What you may not know is that Jacqueline is a mezzo-soprano and a student in the
Master of Music program at the University of Ottawa. She recently performed in a 2013 Masters Recital, as a requisite
for her master's degree. Accompanied by Carolyn Yip on the piano. Jacqueline offered an amazing performance. We
will update the recital shortly. In the meantime, Click here for more information and to readJacqueline's full biography.) |
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CRES Cleanup 2013 - pics from Saturday
(Clarence-Rockland, Saturday, april 27, 2013) The Clarence-Rockland Environmental Society
(CRES) along with the municipality organized the annual Clarence-Rockland Community exterior Spring Clean-up on
Saturday. Preliminary reports suggest that the day was a big success. The Canaan
Connexion met a few of the residents in Hammond:
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A young Lucien Cusson, 81, pitches in along with other Hammond residents Christiane
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Stephane Rochon and daughter Sky, left, teamed up with Richard Carrière.
Jean-Guy Giroux captained the Hammond area.
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Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers
Rockland's Jean-Philippe Vinette honoured by Lt-G.
(Toronto, Monday, April 22, 2013) Congratulations to Jean-Philippe Vinette, who received
the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers on Monday. Jean-Philippe was nominated by the municipality in recognition
of his work in creating the Green
Roof at the Clarence-Rockland Public Library. This environmental advocate (he was chairman
of l'École secondaire catholique L'Escale environmental committee and is a member of the Clarence-Rockland Environmental Society) had been dreaming
about building a green roof on top of the Clarence-Rockland Public Library for around three years. The medal was
appropriately presented on Earth Day.
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$50,000 reward:
For info in woman’s hit and run death in Fournier
 (March 22, 2012)The Ontario Provincial
Police are offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons
responsible for the death of Jessica Godin, last seen alive on the evening of last Sept. 22 at a park near Du Parc
Street in Fournier.
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Health Tip: What would you do
if you saw someone who had an apparent heart attack (sudden cardiac arrest)? Would you know how to help? Watch
this video. It could help you to save someone's life. Click here...
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Your weekly smile
(We provide the occasional slice of humour...)
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Quotable Quotes
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Bill Watterson: “In my opinion, we don't devote nearly enough scientific research to finding
a cure for jerks.”
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FYI:
Weather satellite for the eastern seaboard |
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(Editor's Comment: Sometimes trying to get
weather reports for our area is like trying to catch a firefly... very difficult. I think it is just as easy to
look out the window, or to read the current Farmer's Almanac, but this satellite shot may show what's
coming.)
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Ottawa hit with a 5.1 magnitude earthquake at 9:43 a.m. Friday. More...
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SPORTS NEWS
The Eaglewoods Golf Center, south off Highway 174 at 2492 Canaan Road, opened
up their 2013 season on Saturday, April 27. Click here for more.
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From a reader: Does anyone know who owns the old billboard signs
at Hwy 17 and Quigley Hill road?
The one of interest is the East
Side Mario's restaurant. Email:
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Weekly Obituaries
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Every weekend we publish
the past week's local obituaries.
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From Brunet Funeral Home:
Suzanne Boulay - May 14
Alexander ''Sandy'' Cunningham
May 11
Jean-Jacques Noreau - 8 mai
Richard Perreault - 9 mai 2013
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Could Clarence-Rockland council take a page out of the Hawkesbury book? Click here
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(Gatineau Airport is closer than Ottawa)
CBC's weather specialist
Ian Black on Twitter
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Cameron and Highway 174
Traffic Cameras at 174/Trim and
Cameron Street at 174
(Go to the main list, and Click on the camera you want to see.)
Click here to
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The
Writers' Deadline!! is a
locally based website for writers
of all genres... authors, poets, freelancers, journalists and
people who would like to be.
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If you have an interest in writing,
be it mystery, poetry,
family history, whatever,
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