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Heading to Santa’s Village in Bracebridge for the first time? Here are 10 things you should know

1 week ago | insideottawavalley.com | Brent Cooper

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Canada Strong Pass offers discounts for domestic tourism

1 week ago | insideottawavalley.com | Mike Pearson

Ontario residents hoping to see more of Canada this summer can enjoy free admission to museums, parks and historic sites along with travel discounts through the Canada Strong Pass. First mentioned during the federal election campaign earlier this spring, the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney formally unveiled the tourism-focused initiative on Monday. Pass perks From June 20 to Sept.
Ontario and Canada recalls: Garden tool sold at Home Depot, Ikea kitchen tool, lifesaving device sold through Costco — plus salami linked to salmonella outbreak

2 weeks ago | insideottawavalley.com | Evelyn Harford

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently issued recall notices for various consumer products and food items. Recalled products have been sold in Canada at Costco, Home Depot, Ikea, Dollarama, Amazon and more. Food recall warning for salami linked to salmonella outbreak CFIA issued several food recalls this week, including a food recall warning for salami sold in Canada linked to a salmonella outbreak that’s sickened more than 50 people and hospitalized seven.
Ontario severe weather: What’s the difference between a warning and a watch and other summer weather terms you need to know

2 weeks ago | insideottawavalley.com | Bruce Froude

From hail and heat waves to thunderstorms and tornadoes, you can expect to deal with at least one of these weather events in the coming months. The summer months are particularly unpredictable, highlighted by a diverse spectrum of severe weather phenomena that can have significant impacts. One important tip is to check the forecast often, as the weather can change quickly and unexpectedly.
Brew, bites and beats: The craft breweries and food trucks taking part in the first-ever Carleton Place Beer Festival

2 weeks ago | insideottawavalley.com | Tara Gesner

Beer festivals offer a variety of experiences beyond just the beer itself, making them a fun and engaging event for a wide audience. Discover a selection of craft beers, connect with local brewers, partake in games, enjoy live entertainment, browse and shop for unique crafts and savour delicious food at the 2025 Carleton Place Beer Festival on Friday, June 27.
‘Institutional conflict’: Cornwall Police Service to investigate Smiths Falls arrest caught on video

2 weeks ago | insideottawavalley.com | Tara Gesner

Cornwall Police Service has been assigned the responsibility of investigating the encounter involving two Smiths Falls police officers and a woman who was in their custody on June 7. “We will be unable to comment further until the conclusion of the investigation,” he added. SFPS Deputy Chief Chris Kettyle has been named the liaison officer for the inquiry.
2 police officers on administrative duties amid investigation of arrest incident in Smiths Falls

2 weeks ago | insideottawavalley.com | Tara Gesner

Two Smiths Falls police officers have been placed on administrative duties amid an internal investigation into an occurrence with a woman in their custody on Saturday, June 7, the Smiths Falls Police Service (SFPS) reported. A portion of the incident was recorded by a witness and posted anonymously on social media. In the video, one officer appears to pull the handcuffed woman from the back seat of the police cruiser by one leg, subsequently pinning her to the ground.
Morning chaos in Smiths Falls: Fire breaks out at Pizza Hut and Subway on Lombard Street

2 weeks ago | insideottawavalley.com | Tara Gesner

The Smiths Falls Fire Department was called out to 107 Lombard St. this morning, June 10, following several reports of a commercial fire. Shortly after 8:30 a.m., significant smoke was visible emanating from the back and the roof of the building that accommodates Pizza Hut and Subway. Assistance was quickly sought from the Montague Fire Department. As of 11 a.m., the fire was out. Firefighters remain at the location.
Mark your calendars: Hydro One’s June 27 outage affects thousands. Are you ready?

2 weeks ago | insideottawavalley.com | Tara Gesner

An estimated 3,633 Hydro One customers will be affected by a planned power outage on Friday, June 27. The overnight power cut, slated to run from midnight until 4 a.m., will impact the areas of Arnprior, Beckwith, Carp, Huntley, Mississippi Mills, Ramsay, and Stittsville.
Fuelling frustration: Diesel theft hits Bonnechere Valley Fire Department, OPP investigating

3 weeks ago | insideottawavalley.com | Tara Gesner

The theft of diesel fuel from the Bonnechere Valley Fire Department is currently under investigation by the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). “Sometime in the last month, an unknown person or persons attended the Bonnechere Valley Fire Department building on Janet Road and stole diesel fuel from an outdoor storage tank on the property,” OPP states in a June 4 news release. The theft was reported to police on June 3.