Navan Horses

I saw these horses playing in a field in the Navan area. It was a warm November day and they were amazing to watch

Coming Apart : There is Hope, There is Help

Our community has come together to show support for Ottawa Senators coach Luke Richardson, his wife Stephanie and the Richardson family, days after the tragic news that 14 year old Daron Richardson took her own life. Despite their unimaginable pain, the Richardsons have been extremely courageous and have opened a dialogue about a topic that is rarely discussed: suicide. Now more than ever our society is seeing the need to talk about it openly, in order to spread the word that hope and help is available.
Irish band 'Friends of Emmet' wrote and recorded a song called 'Coming Apart', based on the story of Kevin Hines, a 19 year old who survived a suicide attempt. Kevin Hines now travels the country to tell his story, offer words of encouragement, and discuss the help that is available for those who are seeing nothing but darkness.
Proceeds from the purchase of the song 'Coming Apart' are being donated to suicide prevention programs. www.friendsofemmet.com

Please Help Foxy

Foxy needs your help and your prayers.

Some of you may already know about the tragic loss Barrhaven resident Mike Wass has suffered just recently with the loss of his wife Jaye on October 22nd 2010. She was killed in a car accident while visiting in San Jose. Their Son, Kyler was also in the car and was severely injured This is such a tragedy and it has torn this young family apart. Unfortunately, this was not the only tragic accident that has affected this family recently. Mike just arrived home from the hospital with his son and found out that the dog that Mike, Jaye and Kyler love so much also had an accident and was injured. Foxy has a blown disk in her back and will require a very expensive surgery to give her the best possible chance at surviving and having the quality of life she deserves. She is such a wonderful dog, affectionate, playful, energetic and always so happy. She is such a big part of the Wass family.

Mike has already lost his wife and Kyler has lost his mother. Lets do everything we can to make sure they do not have to suffer through the loss of their beloved pet Foxy.

Foxy is at the vet right now and needs this surgery ASAP. The surgery is going to cost approx $7,000 so please make a donation to help cover the cost. Every little bit will help and would be appreciated so much.

You can send a cheque to this address:

Attention: Trevor Amsden c/o Save Foxy Fund
Adobe Systems Incorporated, 343 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON, K0A 1T0

To make a donation to the Help Foxy PayPal account, please go here:

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Small Town Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day services, in the village of Manotick. Under beautiful clear skies, we honoured our brave men and women in the Canadian military

In case of fire!!

This is a cool new initiative that will save pets' lives! Andrea Cormack-Akesn, owner of the 'Dirty Dog Gourmet Bakery', is raising money to buy pet oxygen mask kits so they can be placed on Ottawa fire trucks. In the event of a fire, smoke inhalation can be just as deadly to animals as people. Each oxygen mask kit costs about 55 dollars. Donations can be made at the Dirty Dog Gourmet Bakery stall at the Carp Christmas Market Dec 3 and 4th, the Ottawa Veterinary Hospital, Critter Jungle in the Hampton Park Plaza or at www.responsibledogowners.ca

Merrickville's 'Pet Lover Expo' tomorrow

Join us tomorrow at the Pet Lover's Expo, Merrickville Community Centre! A fabulous fundraiser for the Lanark Animal Welfare Society! www.petloverexpo.com

Here is the schedule:

10:15am - At home grooming Demo by Ashley Chivers of Paws A Bit

10:45am - Doggie/Owner Look-A-Like Contest ($1 entry)

10:50am - L.A.W.S. informational

11:00am - Little Ray's Reptiles!

12:00pm - Best Trick Contest ($1 entry)

12:30pm - Nicole Joncas, Universal Peace Ambassador from Teja's Animal Refuge

1:00pm - Raffle Draw

1:30pm - FASHION SHOW

2:00pm - Liz the Pet Psychic (as featured on Hot 89.9fm)

2:30pm - Best Dressed Contest ($1 entry)

3:00pm - DOORS CLOSE

You and your pet can get your picture taken and printed on-site, just in time for your holiday greetings cards. Educate yourself on rescue and adoption at our Apotion Center. A Channel's Bill Welychka and Bob FM's Sandy Sharkey will be on hand for the day and the clowns will be face painting till their hands fall off! Shop till you drop with all our unique vendors and browse the community center for your perfect pet-related gift!

Remembrance Day

TODAY WE HONOUR OUR MILITARY HEROES. OUR GRATITUDE FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE AND CONTINUE TO DO IN THE NAME OF FREEDOM IS RAISED TODAY. BUT IT SHOULD NEVER BE DIMINISHED ANY DAY, WEEK, MONTH, OR YEAR TO COME.

The Power of Play!

This afternoon, the First Air hangar was the location for some very exciting news! Donations of hockey gear for Inuit children in our northern communities just got a much-needed gift: fifty more sets of brand new equipment from the National Hockey League Players Association (adding to their previous donation!) Project North creator Michelle Valberg was thrilled to host a very special news conference. Mrs Laureen Harper is a fan of Project North and was on hand to show support for this wonderful cause, along with Ottawa Senators' Chris Phillips and his wife Erin. Huge thanks to Scott, Chris and Judy from First Air, who have donated cargo space on several flights to northern communities- bringing hockey bags stuffed with gear to some very excited kids. The most recent donated gear is headed to Hall Beach north of the Arctic Circle. 2010 National Aboriginal Role Model Heidi Langille and a very sweet Inuk boy Yavuz Sundu accepted the gear on behalf of the community of Hall Beach. For information on how you can help Project North, please go to www.projectnorth.com!





(above) Happy faces: Project North gets some great news!

(above) Mrs Laureen Harper and Michelle Valberg

(above) Ottawa Senators' Chris Phillips and Mrs Laureen Harper

(above) Yvuz Sundu and Heidi Langille (2010 National Aborginal Role Model)

(above) one more photo displaying sheer happiness! Nothing spreads faster than good karma!