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CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
OPP investigating fragrance robbery at Carleton Place business
The suspects in a fragrance robbery at a Carleton Place business fled the scene in a BMW reported stolen in Ottawa, according to police. Ontario Provincial Police say two men wearing masks and gloves entered a business on McNeely Avenue at approximately 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, smashed a display case with hammers in the cosmetics departments and 'removed two full bags of cologne and perfume.' The two fled the scene in a black BMW with Ontario plate DBFT 378 driven by a third person. Police say the vehicle had been reported stolen in the City of Ottawa earlier in the day. The vehicle was last seen heading northbound on McNeely Avenue. The first suspect was wearing blue New York sweater with white sleeves, gloves, torn dark jeans, and black shoes. The second suspect was wearing a white hoodie, grey jeans and black shoes. No description of the driver of the vehicle was available, according to the OPP. Police say a member of the public, who attempted to stop the suspects, was treated for minor injuries. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lanark County OPP at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E251056858.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
July marks 3rd month in a row of below-average rain for Ottawa
A dry lawn in Carleton Place, Ont., near Ottawa, on July 21, 2025. (Camille Wilson/CTV News Ottawa)
CTV News
25-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Water restrictions easing in Carleton Place, Ont.
The Town of Carleton Place has lifted some of its restrictions on water use. After more than a week of residents and businesses being asked not to water lawns and gardens and limit other non-essential uses, the town said Friday it was easing some of those demands, while still asking people to conserve water. 'The demand at the water treatment plant has decreased to the Yellow – Conserve level, which indicates that water usage is higher than normal, but not at critical levels. Please continue to use our water wisely and conserve it where possible,' the town said in an update Friday morning. The water level has been in the Red – Limit status since July 15, at the height of a lengthy heatwave in the region. While no formal bans were put in place, the town asked residents to refrain from using sprinklers for lawns and gardens and to not wash their cars outdoors. Under the Yellow – Conserve level, there are no specific demands, but the town suggests people still try to avoid unnecessary watering, such as on pavement, and to water lawns and gardens when the sun is low to minimize evaporation. Currently, lawn watering is only permitted between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Starting Aug. 1, residents will also be allowed to water lawns between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. Other suggestions to conserve water include choosing drought resistant plants and trees for yards and gardens, mulching to help retain moisture, and setting the lawnmower higher to avoid drying out the grass. 'Consider harvesting water with rain barrels to use in planters and in the garden,' the town says. Carleton Place has a rain barrel rebate program, offering $40 back on the purchase of a rain barrel or composter. After purchasing the rain barrel and/or composter, residents can complete and submit the rebate form located on the town's website to apply for the rebate. Mayor Toby Randell said earlier this month work is underway to increase the size and scope of both water and wastewater plants to keep up with the town's growth. 'Even with this increase we would still potentially have bans in the summer due to our license with the province to draw water out of the Mississippi,' he said.
CTV News
21-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Water restrictions in Carleton Place, Ont. approaching 2nd week
It has been nearly a full week since the Town of Carleton Place, Ont. asked residents to refrain from watering their lawns and washing their cars in the driveway in an effort to conserve water. 'The Town of Carleton Place is asking residents to be cognizant of the need to conserve water this summer in order to ensure there are enough reserves in the water distribution system to accommodate emergency services,' the municipality says on its website. 'The need to limit outdoor water consumption is directly associated with the increase of lawn and garden watering during hot/drought-like weather conditions.' The town has a colour-coded system to give residents the opportunity to voluntarily restrict water usage and avoid a complete ban on lawn watering and other activities. Currently, the town says the water demand status is at its limit, or in the 'red' category. The notice was first issued July 15 and remains in effect until further notice. Carleton Place water limit The current water demand status in Carleton Place, Ont. showing it is in the red or "limit" category. 'Water usage is very high which is draining our water storage reservoirs and placing the water system at risk in the event of an emergency. Please limit all outdoor water use,' the municipality says. This follows a lengthy heatwave in eastern Ontario. A heat warning was in effect for a majority of last week, with high temperatures and humidity in the region. Exact rainfall totals for Carleton Place are unclear, but data from the weather station at the Ottawa International Airport, the closest official weather station to Carleton Place, shows there has been just under 40 millimetres of rain in the first three weeks of July. The monthly average is around 90 mm. 'There is always angst when the town asks people to restrict outdoor watering. The reason for the request is because strain on the system endangers the ability of our fire department to potentially fight fires due to lack of water pressure in our system,' Carleton Place Mayor Toby Randell said in a Facebook post. 'People believe that our additional housing is the cause of these requests and while they do add to the usage, we never have these requests during the winter, spring or fall. Only during the hottest stretches of the summer months.' Under the red level, the town is asking residents to refrain from watering lawns, gardens, trees, and shrubs using sprinklers or irrigation systems. Watering using a hand nozzle or a watering can is permitted. Residents are also asked to refrain from washing vehicles outdoors, and are not permitted to wash down sidewalks, walkways, driveways, exterior building surfaces, or other outdoor surfaces unless it is for health and safety reasons. Filling decorative fountains, ponds, outdoor swimming pools or hot tubs is not permitted but the 'occasional top-up' is allowed. The town says businesses are also restricted from many of these activities, but are permitted to manually wash exterior windows, use water for construction purposes, and water plants intended for sale. The municipality is also restricting its own water use and will not be watering municipal lawns or gardens using irrigation systems or washing fleet vehicles except for health and safety reasons. 'Our goal is to reduce water consumption by 25 to 40 per cent,' the town says. Carleton Place limits who can water lawns and when between May 1 and Sept. 30, especially in July when it is only permitted once per day between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Randell says work is underway to increase the size and scope of both water and wastewater plants to keep up with the town's growth. 'Even with this increase we would still potentially have bans in the summer due to our license with the province to draw water out of the Mississippi,' he said.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Manotick man wins $88,715 in Carleton Place, Ont. ‘Catch the Ace' lottery
Pictured (L-R): Ian Grant, former CPDMH Foundation Board of Directors and proud member of the Capt. A. Roy Brown Branch 192 and Peter Schaffer, CPDMH Board of Directors and past President of the Capt. A. Roy Brown Branch 192. (CPDMH Foundation/supplied) A Manotick man has found the ace of spades in the Catch the Ace lottery fundraiser for the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Foundation, in partnership with Capt. A. Roy Brown Branch 192 of the Royal Canadian Legion The hospital foundation says the ace was found on week 27 of the lottery fundraiser. The winner, Steven T. of Manotick, is taking home $88,715. 'This lottery is truly a community celebration where everyone benefits,' said Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital Foundation executive director Robyn Arseneau, in a news release. 'Every ticket purchased helps us provide the very best care to patients in the areas our hospital serves and supports the programs that make Carleton Place such a wonderful place to live. Congratulations to Steven and thank you to everyone who played a part in this year's Catch the Ace.' The fundraiser will return in September. 'The energy and enthusiasm in our Legion Hall each week has been incredible,' said Kevin Francis, President of Capt. A. Roy Brown, Branch 192. 'We are deeply thankful for the community's support, which allows us to give back in so many meaningful ways. We can't wait to welcome everyone back in September for another round of fun, fundraising, and community spirit.' The lottery has so far raised $400,000 to support services at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital and programs at the Legion.
