Friends of The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

10/22/2025

Halloween Hijinks

October 25 and 26 from 10 am to 4 pm (final entry by 3 pm)
Cost: $23.35 per group, plus tax (maximum of 6 people per group; children under 2 are not counted toward the group total).

Advance registration is required.(link isexternal)

Celebrate all things silly, fun and a little bit spooky at Cumberland Heritage Village Museum. Pumpkins have taken over the museum! From the scavenger hunt to the witch’s cauldron and beyond, we’ve put a pumpkin twist on all our favourite kid-friendly games and hands-on activities. Even the weekend’s cooking demo and craft have been inspired by everyone’s favourite gourd! Featuring special guests: Luciano Lu - stilt walker; Chris Pilsworth - magician; Jacky - airbrush temporary tattoo artist; Ottawa Fire Services. Activities are best suited for children 10 and under. Costumes are encouraged!

Admission ($23.35 plus tax) includes entry for up to 6 people (at least one group member in attendance must be an adult over the age of 18). Children under two are not counted toward the group total.

The Ottawa Valley Live Steamers and Model Engineers will be on site providing complementary demonstrations of their large-scale model locomotives on Sunday, October 26 only. Train demonstrations are weather dependent and may be cancelled without notice in the event of poor conditions.

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10/20/2025

Federal 2025 announcement to increase Canada's defence budget by over $9 billion, raising spending to 2 percent of GDP ahead of schedule, signals a historic investment in national security and the defence industry.

This surge in funding will support enhanced military capabilities and expand partnerships with Canadian defence companies, creating thousands of high-tech federal jobs.

Shifting some of these defence-related federal jobs closer to home in Orléans would reduce long commutes for local residents, more time with loved ones and foster economic growth in the community.

10/06/2025

10/06/2025

Museum showcasing 1920s & 30s rural life/Musée présentant la vie rurale dans les années 1920 et 1930

09/27/2025

Canada's economy grew by 0.2% in July.

Marking the first increase in four months, largely due to a recovery in goods-producing industries. Statistics Canada reported that mining and quarrying activity rose by 2.6%, with oil and gas extraction increasing by 0.9%, while manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing also improved.

However, an initial estimate for August GDP indicated a flat growth, attributed to gains in wholesale and retail trade being offset by declines in other sectors.

he Bank of Canada anticipates slight economic growth after the second-quarter contraction, projecting a 1% increase for the second half of 2025. Economists expect third-quarter growth to be below 1%, indicative of a slow recovery.

Reference Link https://financialpost.com/news/economy/canada-economy-grows-july-first-in-four-months?taid=68d6b6ab60776f0001947324&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter