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Proclamation for Ontario Public Library Week 2025

Whereas October 19th to 25th, 2025, is celebrated across the province as “Ontario Public Library Week”; and

Whereas during this week, libraries and library partners raise awareness of the valuable role that libraries play in our lives and in our communities; and

Whereas the Arnprior Public Library serves as a community hub for lifelong learning and plays a vital role in helping citizens of all ages access the information and tools that they need to live, learn and work; and

Whereas the board, staff and...

Proclamation for Small Business Week 2025

Whereas Small Business Week has been recognized across Canada since 1981 as an opportunity to celebrate the small business owners who provide essential services, local jobs, and an invaluable touchpoint in our communities; and

Whereas the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) organizes Small Business Week to pay tribute to Canadian entrepreneurs; and

Whereas there are 1.1 million businesses in Canada, of which 98% of them have less than 100 employees and 38% of Canada’s small and medium-sized...

Proclamation for Waste Reduction Week 2025

Whereas October 20th to October 26th, 2025, marks Waste Reduction Week that has been recognized by municipalities, environmental groups and industry across Canada since 2001; and

Whereas Waste Reduction Week is a national environmental campaign that builds awareness around the issues of sustainability and responsible consumption, encourages choice for more environmentally responsible products and services, and promotes actions that divert more waste from disposal while conserving our natural...

Proclamation for National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Whereas each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an opportunity to honour residential school survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process; and

Whereas this day builds on Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational...

Nick Smith Centre Arena Revitalization Project Update

Thursday September 25, 2025

The Glenn Arthur Arena re-opens Thursday evening following a 7-month revitalization project. We’re excited to welcome the public back inside the arena. The following outlines what you can expect to see, some work still to come and housekeeping items as we return to operations.

What to expect

-        New arena floor and refrigeration lines

-        New boards, glass and protective mesh

-        New arena stands and comfort heating

-        New rubber flooring

-        Roof...