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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest...

Tait McKenzie students curate book list for National Library Collection

Students at R. Tait McKenzie Public School are helping...

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What’s in a name? A century-plus of Ontario baby names

I’ve written here before about my interest in the spread of AI technologies, from their halting early steps when they seemed like little more than mildly amusing party tricks,...

Al Potvin Family foundation donates $40,000 to help support Civitan accessible playground

The Al Potvin Family Foundation (APFF) is pleased to announce a recent donation to the Almonte Civitan Club in the amount of $40,000. The donation will go towards the Civitan Club’s fundraising...

Spinach and Feta Lentil Bowls

by Susan Hanna This recipe from NYT Cooking is healthy, hearty and delicious. Blanch the greens and cook the eggs in boiling water. Remove the greens and eggs but reserve...

Got yarn? Home Hospice North Lanark could use it

The Home Hospice North Lanark Comfort Crew is looking for your yarn stash! Our Comfort Crew uses donated yarn to create blankets and shawls for...

Dutch Baby with Burrata and Prosciutto

by Susan Hanna This recipe from America’s Test Kitchen makes an elegant light lunch or supper. Mix the Dutch baby ingredients, pour into a hot...

The quiet web of care: Hospitals, hospice, paramedics and community working as one

When we think about care, most of us picture the hospital: rooms, nurses, doctors, the moment a life changes. But real care in North...

Butternut Squash Soup

by Susan Hanna This soup, adapted from a NYT Cooking recipe, is savoury and hearty. Sauté onion and celery and then add garlic and thyme....

Parsnips with Miso and Parmesan

by Susan Hanna  This recipe from NYT Cooking is a great side dish. Roast the parsnips until golden. Meanwhile, combine miso and lemon juice in...

Join Us for Home Hospice North Lanark’s Annual General Meeting

Mark your calendars! Home Hospice North Lanark invites you to our Annual General Meeting: Thursday, January 29, 2026 7:00 PM Held Virtually (registration required.) This...

A heartfelt thank you to our community!

Dear Friends, The Almonte Lions Club, with tremendous support from Carebridge and the Almonte Civitan Club, wish to express our heartfelt appreciation for your support...

Katharina’s amazing journey – her stop in Renfrew

After three years of walking and skiing and kayaking and sailing from Germany to Canada, Katharina Kneip rested in Almonte over Christmas before continuing...

Sausage and Swiss Chard Rigatoni

by Susan Hanna This delicious recipe from Canadian Living is a great way to get more leafy greens and beans into your diet. Brown sausage,...

Navigating Sleep, Tech and Youth Wellbeing 

Parent Education Night: Navigating Sleep, Tech and Youth Wellbeing will take place on January 22, 2026, from 7:00–9:30pm at the Mississippi Mills Public Library (Almonte Branch). Hosted in partnership...

Safe travels, Katharina

by Don Johnston A hardy group of well-wishers braved the cold on Saturday morning, December 27th, to say goodbye to a special visitor who had...

Programs at the Centre for Creative Living

THE CENTRE FOR CREATIVE LIVING  (CFCL), is a welcoming organization located in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Almonte, that provides an opportunity for anyone, regardless...

Pastor David Moriarity of Cornerstone Community Church is moving on.

Cornerstone Community Church would like to announce that our Pastor for the past ten years, David Moriarity, is moving on to another church in...

Mississippi Mills Community Fund nears fundraising finish line

Thank you Mississippi Mills, we can see the finish line! We’ve raised $47,300 toward our $50,000 Founding Circle goal for the Mississippi Mills Community Fund — a permanent, community-led...

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