Helpers

These stories about the people making positive impacts in our community are made possible through the continued support of Carleton Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Ontario SPCA calling on cupcake lovers to help animals in need

Monday, Feb. 27 is Cupcake Day for the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and there are multiple ways to get involved and support animals waiting for their forever home.

Feb 27, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser walk returns Saturday

Part of a national series of events, the Coldest Night of the Year brings out tens of thousands of supporters across the country to raise money and awareness for critical services and charities in each community.

Feb 24, 2023 4:30 PM Read more >

Laugh for the Cure comes to Ottawa with Shaun Majumder

All proceeds from the event go to the newly launched Community Cancer Hub, a "one-stop portal for cancer patients in Eastern Ontario," connecting those diagnosed with the disease to services within their community and helping them navigate the system.

Feb 19, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Students helping to bring Carleton employee's grand kids to Canada

Despite a life filled with tragedy, Irene Tshiguta always keeps a smile on her face making her a pillar of the Carleton community.

Feb 11, 2023 9:46 AM Read more >

Feb. 11 is 2-1-1 Day

The 2-1-1 service is Canada's primary source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services

Feb 10, 2023 1:00 PM Read more >

Four decades of care: Shepherds of Good Hope celebrates 40 years

Over the last 40 years they have grown to 13 supportive housing residences, supporting more than 200 people with permanent, stable housing in 2022.

Feb 7, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

District 7 firefighters raise massive haul for Orléans food bank

The annual December food drive raised nearly $14,000 and close to 18,000 food items for the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre.

Jan 31, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

Local fire station holding fundraiser in support of Ottawa Rotary Home

A local fire station is holding its third annual St. Patrick's Day fundraiser in support of the Ottawa Rotary Home. Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) Station 32, the Leitrim station, is selling t-shirts donning their logo.

Jan 30, 2023 7:40 AM Read more >

Mass demonstration planned to help kick off Snowsuit Fund's Snow Angel Challenge

Students and teachers Kanata Montessori are getting a head start on the February campaign with a mass snow angel demonstration at the school on Friday, Jan. 27.

Jan 26, 2023 10:15 AM Read more >

Funding falling short as need for social services rises

"We can't afford to be quiet anymore. We have to show people that without us, lots of people in our community would go hungry, some of them may become homeless, and our community would be worse off," said Chris O'Gorman, a director at the Caldwell Family Centre.

Jan 23, 2023 6:40 AM Read more >

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