STATION 71 PANCAKE BREAKFAST from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Fire Station 71 in Navan with a freewill donation to the CHEO Foundation. Come enjoy pancakes with local maple syrup Erabliere des Wats Sugar Bush, local coffee from Papa Bean coffee roastery, and sausages and bacon from Lavergne Meat. After breakfast check out the Navan Fall Fest at the Navan Fairgrounds.

WILLOWBEND RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We welcome you to visit our vibrant community located at the corner of Innes and Trim Roads. Independent living, assisted living and memory care.

NAVAN FALLFEST on the Navan Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Festival favourites include old-fashioned scarecrow making, kid’s crafts, homemade games and activities, firefighter demonstrations and tug of war and BBQ. FREE ADMISSION

CUMBERLAND FARMERS MARKET from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the R.J. Kennedy Arena in Cumberland Village with 85 local farmers and vendors ready to showcase their freshest produce, handmade goods, and unique finds.

HEART OF ORLEANS MARKET from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Orléans Festival Plaza on Centrum Blvd. 120+ vendors. Free to come and shop. Dogs welcome. Parking on site.

90s HITS MUSICAL BINGO 7:30 p.m. at the Orléans Brewing Co. 4380 Innes Rd., next to McDonalds. Hosted by Shine.

TRIVIA NIGHT from 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday night at the Royal Oak Pub Orléans. Free to play. Prizes for the winning team! The Royal Oak Pub is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. near Jeanne d'Arc. For more info visit facebook.com/ RoyalOakPubsOrleans.

TARTARE NIGHT every Wednesday night at the Orléans Brewing Co. from 5-8 p.m. Beef, tuna and beet options. The Orléans Brewing Co. is located 4380 Innes Rd., next to McDonalds.

 

 

Three men are facing multiple charges after stealing a car at Algonquin College and being chased by police and arrested near Cardinal Creek on Wednesday, Oct. 1. According to reports, the would-be thieves were chased to the east end of Watters Road near Everlasting Cres. at around 12:30 p.m. where they jumped out of the car and tried to run away on foot. All three suspected were apprehended and taken into custody. Read more

 

This year marked the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and the 35th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run in Orléans and 83-year-old Nelson Waddell has taken part in every one of them going back to the very first Terry Fox Run held in Ottawa in 1981. Read more

 

Collège Mer Bleue burst on to the high school football scene last week with a win over perennial powerhouse St. Peter High School in their first ever game. Led by quarterback Vincent Anderson, who scored the school’s first ever touchdown on the team’s opening drive of the game, Mer Bleue looked and played like a team that wanted to send a message to the rest of the league – “We’re here and we’re ready to compete.” Read more

The Orléans Bengals tyke and mosquito teams are off to a strong start to their 2025 campaigns, winning their first three games without a loss. Both squads played the Myers Riders last weekend and both teams won in impressive fashion. Read more

When it comes to home upgrades, insul-ation is often overlooked – yet it plays a vital role in improving comfort, reducing energy bills, and even boosting your home’s market value. Read more