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Construction begins on West Carleton roads City needs more funds for roads, infrastructure: councillor Jessica Cunha
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Construction season has commenced in West Carleton, with crews already hard at work repaving Kinburn Side Road. Although 33 per cent of the
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have to review this; it’s not giving enough money for our roads and infrastructure.” There just isn’t enough money in city coffers when looking at the number of roads across Ottawa that are still on the waiting list. “It’s been many years and it doesn’t seem like we’re catching up,” said the councillor. El-Chantiry added he is happy his ward is receiving the bulk of funds for roadwork as West Carleton has the most kilometres of roadway in the city. See MORE, page 22
Review wins provincial awards
Calvin Dark makes an impressive leap in the Grade 5 boys long jump. Stonecrest Elementary School hosted its school-wide track and field meet on Thursday, May 21. Students competed in all areas, including various length runs, ball throw and long jump. See more photos on page 36.
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funds being spent on roadwork across the City of Ottawa is in ward 5, West Carleton-March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry said the city may need to look at raising taxes higher than the two per cent limit Mayor Jim Watson promised when he campaigned for re-election. “The city as a whole needs to invest (more) in roads, not just ward 5. The whole city’s road infrastructure needs more attention and more money,” said El-Chantiry. “I know people won’t be happy with me saying this … Sticking to the two-per cent or cost-of-living, we might
The West Carleton Review won two third-place awards and received an honourable mention at the Better Newspaper Competition Awards ceremony on May 22.
The West Carleton Review also placed fifth in the General Excellence category out of 18 submissions. The Arnprior Chronicle-Guide placed 14th. Reporters Jessica Cunha and Derek Dunn attended the awards ceremony in Toronto,
hosted by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association. Cunha received third place for Best Rural Reporting for her story “Approved.” See SIX, page 3
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