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Public board votes down extra Ombudsman powers

Posted on Apr 25, 2013 by Eddie Rwema

EMC news - A motion by a south Ottawa public trustee to give the Ontario ombudsman extra authority to investigate and intervene in complaints that aren't resolved within...

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Community backs play structure, Rain barrel purchases help Fielding Drive Public School fundrasing efforts

Posted on Apr 25, 2013 by Eddie Rwema

EMC news- By purchasing a rain barrel, you could be helping bring back the play in a child's day in Riverside Park. After winning support from their community association, Fielding Drive Public School is now taking their new play structure fundraiser to another level. The school is hoping the community...

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South Ottawa resident named businesswoman of the year, Rebecca Page started her own company, expanded to Toronto

Posted on Apr 25, 2013 by Eddie Rwema

EMC news - A south Ottawa woman was named Businesswoman of the Year in the entrepreneur category by the Women's Business Network of Ottawa on April 17. Rebecca Page, the chief executive officer of Concierge Home Services, said she learned how to strike a balance between home life and a career, following...

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Fundraiser to help youth in Ethiopia, Food, informative talk planned

Posted on Apr 25, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news - The Sandy Hill Community Centre will host an evening of food, music and dance on April 27 to help raise money for Ethiopian youth. "We expect a strong turn out from many people with links to Ethiopia, as well as those interested in sustainable food and agriculture," said Sarah Dalle, event...

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Haiti fundraiser for communities in need, April 27 event offers music, dance and family fun

Posted on Apr 25, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news - Three years since an earthquake shook Haiti, communities are still trying to rebuild, find shelter and have clean drinking water readily available. One Ottawa-Haiti charity is hoping a fundraiser in the city's downtown will make a big difference in helping those communities prosper. In...

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