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Osgoode Community ChroniclesOCC Special Episode - The 'Goode Run Route History | May 5 2025Welcome to a special episode of Osgoode Community Chronicles where we are spotlighting the route that the 5K runners are taking around the village for the event. For those who may not know, the 'Goode Run is a cherished annual event in Osgoode Village, serving as both a community gathering and a fundraiser for the Osgoode Youth Association (O-YA). This fun run has become a staple in the community, reflecting Osgoode's strong tradition of volunteerism and local support. Over the years, the 'Goode Run has not only promoted physical activity and community involvement...2025-05-0520 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesASL Contractors, Nixon Family, Clare Nixon, Quotes About Mental Health | Apr 13 2025 EP 29Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, April 13: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 2:45 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community: check out everything we talk about in the podcast in our new online Community Calendar 6:30 – Business Segment: ASL Contractors 10:45 – Historical Segment: The Nixon Family 20:45 – Community Voices: Clare Nixon 23:00 – Me...2025-04-1327 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesThe Goode Run, Scharf Family, CBC Interview with 'Aunt' Viola Turner, Running For Mental Health | Apr 4 2025 EP 28Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, April 4: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 2:15 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community: check out everything we talk about in the podcast in our new online Community Calendar 7:30 – Business Segment: The 'Goode Run, Osgoode (May 2025) 19:45 – Historical Segment: The Scharf Family 26:45 – Community Voices: Viola T...2025-04-0438 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesThe Settling of Osgoode Township and Carleton County, McKenna Family, Connecting Osgoode to Ottawa, Wakes and Funerals for Mental Health | Mar 21 2025 EP 27Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Please note our new publish day is FRIDAY. Here is the content for this week, March 21: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 1:45 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community: check out everything we talk about in the podcast in our new online Community Calendar 7:30 – Business Segment: The Settling of Osgoode Township / Carleton County 25:1...2025-03-2138 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesGlasgow Trading Post Vernon, McDiarmid Family, Vernon, The Power of Music in Well Being | Mar 14 2025 EP 26Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Please note our new publish day is FRIDAY. Here is the content for this week, March 14: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 4:15 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community: check out everything we talk about in the podcast in our new online Community Calendar 9:15 – Business Segment: The Glasgow Trading Post, Vernon Ontario 15:00 – H...2025-03-1629 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesOsgoode Community Chronicles Mar 14 2025Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Please note our new publish day is FRIDAY. Here is the content for this week, March 14: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 4:15 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community: check out everything we talk about in the podcast in our new online Community Calendar 9:15 – Business Segment: The Glasgow Trading Post, Vernon Ontario 15:00 –...2025-03-1529 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesA Walk Down Cabin Road, Casey Family, The Grace of Years, St. Patrick's Day | Mar 7 2025 EP 25Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Please note our new publish day is FRIDAY. Here is the content for this week, March 7: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 5:00 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community: check out everything we talk about in the podcast in our new online Community Calendar 12:00 – Business Segment: A Walk Down Cabin Road with Manning McEvoy...2025-03-0728 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesOsgoode Township Museum, McVey Family, Grace McVey Scarabelli, Grief and Grub for Guys | Feb 28 2025 EP 24Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Please note our new publish day is FRIDAY. Here is the content for this week, Feb 28: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 2:30 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community: check out everything we talk about in the podcast in our new online Community Calendar 7:15 – Business Segment: The Osgoode Township Museum 15:45 – Historical Segment: The...2025-02-2835 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesService Organizations and Clubs in Our Community, Porteous Family, The Cliff Wilkes Band, Life's Little Instructions | Feb 21 2025 EP 23Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Please note our new publish day is FRIDAY. Here is the content for this week, Feb 21: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 2:45 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community: check out everything we talk about in the podcast in our new online Community Calendar 8:00 – Business Segment: Service Organizations and Clubs in Our Community 14:4...2025-02-2125 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesRolston General Store Metcalfe, Rolston Family, Metcalfe Becoming Haven for Ottawa Fun Lovers, Social Life in Metcalfe | Feb 14 2025 EP 22Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Please note our new publish day is FRIDAY. Here is the content for this week, Feb 14: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 2:00 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 6:15 – Business Segment: Rolston General Store, Metcalfe 11:00 – Historical Segment: The Rolston Family 13:30 – Community Voices: Ottawa Journal Article: 'Metcalfe Becoming Haven For Ottawa Fun Lov...2025-02-1423 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesMoses Sawmill, Moses Family, Poem by Sue Knippel Potvin, Osgoode Care Centre Fundraising | Feb 7 2025 EP 21Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, Feb 7: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 2:30 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 6:45 – Business Segment: The Moses Sawmill 14:30 – Historical Segment: The Moses Family 21:15 – Community Voices: Poem by Sue Knippel Potvin 26:00 – Mental Health Moment: Osgoode Care Centre Fundraising Article, 1984 28:00 – Wrap u...2025-02-0729 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesRideau Valley Conservation Authority, Loney Family, Daley's Diary, Just a Mom Poem | Jan 30 2025 EP 20Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, January 30: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 3:30 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 9:00 – Business Segment: The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) 13:30 – Historical Segment: The Loney Family 21:00 – Community Voices: Daley's Diary from 1976 Historical Society Newsletter 27:15 – Mental Health Moment: Just a Mom?? from the f...2025-01-3032 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesThe Settling and Founding of Osgoode Township and Snake Island Road, A Longer Social Season, Six Stories Full of Meaning | Jan 21 2025 EP 19Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, January 21: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 2:00 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 6:00 – Business and Historical Combined Segment: The Settling and Founding of Osgoode Township and Snake Island Road 25:15 – Community Voices: A Longer Social Season by Hilda Richmond 29:15 – Mental Health Moment: Six Stories Fu...2025-01-2132 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesThe Millinery Trade, Hat Making, McCaul Family, 19th Century Business Women, See Something, Say Something | Jan 14 2025 EP 18Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, January 14: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 2:30 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 10:15 – Business Segment: The Millinery Trade / Hat Making 14:30 – Historical Segment: The McCaul Family 22:00 – Community Voices: 19th Century Manotick Business Women 25:45 – Mental Health Moment: See Something, Say Something 27:30 – Wr...2025-01-1428 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesHouse of Lazarus, What They Ate and What They Drank, The Ice Storm of 1998 by Joe Banks, Ice Storm Blog by Pat Drummond, Be a Better Friend by Larry Ellis | Jan 7 2025 EP 17Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, January 7: 1:15 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 2:30 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 5:45 – Business Segment: House of Lazarus / What They Ate and What They Drank 15:30 – Historical Segment: The Ice Storm of 1998 by Joe Banks 37:30 – Community Voices: Ice Storm Blog by Pat Drummond 2025-01-0752 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesCarkner Lumber Mill, Carkner Family, Living in Kenmore Village | Dec 31 2024 EP 16Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, December 31: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 3:15 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 8:45 – Business Segment: The Carkner Lumber Mill 15:30 – Historical Segment: The Carkner Family 21:30 – Community Voices: Living in Kenmore Village 32:45 – Mental Health Moment: a weekly segment to bring attention to our mental he...2024-12-3137 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesManotick Medical Centre, The History of Long Island (Phase One), Dr. O.B. Wilson | Dec 17 2024 EP 15Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, December 17: 1:00 – Updates from last week and what’s coming up in this week’s episode 3:45 – News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 6:15 – Business Segment: The Manotick Medical Centre 20:15 – Historical Segment: The History of Long Island (Phase One) 34:45 – Community Voices: Dr. O.B. Wilson 39:00 – Mental Health Moment: a weekly segment to bring...2024-12-2042 min
The Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant ShowSetting Your VA Business Up for Success in 2025As the new year approaches, it’s time to reflect, plan, and gear up for an incredible year ahead. Hopefully it will even be your best year yet! Today, we’ll talk about setting clear goals, streamlining your systems, and building the confidence you need to elevate your VA business. By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable steps to take and the motivation to get started. Get ready to take some notes, and don’t forget to share this episode with a fellow VA who could use a little extra inspirat...2024-12-1111 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesOsgoode Township Road Crew Paves Road to Russell, Saunders Family, Interview with 'Uncle' Charlie Saunders | Dec 10 2024 EP 14Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, December 10: 1:00 - Updates from last week and what's coming up in this week's episode 3:00 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 8:30 - Business Segment: Osgoode Township Road Crew Paves Road to Russell 13:45 - Historical Segment: The Saunders Family 24:00 - Community Voices: Interview with 'Uncle' Charlie Saunders 31:15...2024-12-1035 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesBytown Prescott Railroad, Accidents on the Railroad, Al Capone's Bootlegging, Margaret Robb and Mike Daley memories of Osgoode Station | Dec 3 2024 EP 13Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, December 3: 1:00 - Updates from last week and what's coming up in this week's episode 2:45 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 6:45 - Business Segment: Bytown Prescott Railroad 18:15 - Historical Segment: Accidents on the Railroad and Al Capone's Bootlegging 27:00 - Community Voices: Margaret Robb and Mike Daley memories of Osgoode...2024-12-0338 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesDare to Be Vulnerable Project, Ferguson and Fergusson Families, A Tribute to Arlowa Ferguson | Nov 26 2024 EP 12Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, November 26th: 2:15 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 7:15 - Business Segment: Dare to be Vulnerable Project 12:00 - Historical Segment: The Ferguson and Fergusson Families 23:45 - Community Voices: A Tribute to Arlowa Ferguson by Elizabeth Stuart 27:45 - Mental Health Moment: a weekly segment to bring attention to our mental...2024-11-2632 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesCommunity Newspapers in the Area, Rowan Family, Daley's Farewell to Joe Rowan | Nov 19 2024 EP 11 Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, November 19th: 1:45 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 8:15 - Business Segment: Community Newspapers in the Area 17:15 - Historical Segment: The Rowan Family of Metcalfe 24:45 - Community Voices: Daley's Diaries - Mike Daley's Farewell to Joe Rowan 27:45 - Mental...2024-11-1929 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesRoyal Canadian Legion, Gilbert Thompson Black Watch WWII, William Gillissee RCAF Murdered in 1945 | Nov 12 2024 EP 10Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, November 12th: 2:00 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 5:15 - Business Segment: Royal Canadian Legion 8:15 - Historical Segment: Gilbert Thompson, Black Watch WWII 22:30 - Community Voices: William Gillissee, RCAF Flying Officer, Murdered in 1945 31:15 - Mental Health Moment: a weekly segment to bring attention to our mental health 32:22...2024-11-1233 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesHerberts Corners Schoolhouse SS #4, Herbert Family | Nov 5 2024 EP 9Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, November 5th: 2:30 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 7:00 - Business Segment: Herberts Corners Schoolhouse SS #4 11:30 - Historical Segment: The Herbert Family 21:45 - Community Voices: Daley's Diaries - James Herbert and the California Gold Rush 24:45 - Mental Health Moment: a weekly segment to bring attention to our mental health2024-11-0628 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesMcArthur's Foundry in Kenmore by Cecil Reaney, Doyles of Prescott Road, Dance or Fight with Liam Maguire | Oct 29 2024 EP 8Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, October 29th: 2:20 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 6:15 - Business Segment: McArthur's Foundry in Kenmore written by Cecil Reaney 17:45 Historical Segment: The Doyles of Prescott Road 25:00 - Community Voices: Dance or Fight, read by Liam Maguire 36:30 - Mental Health Moment: a weekly segment to bring attention to our...2024-10-2939 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesPost Office of Osgoode Station (Osgoode Village), McEvoy Family, The Renaming of Enniskerry by Mike Daley | Oct 22 2024 EP 7Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, October 22nd: 3:30 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 8:45 - Business Segment: the post office of Osgoode Station (Osgoode Village) 12:00 Historical Segment: The McEvoy family 22:30 - Community Voices: Daley's Diaries - Mike Daley writes about the renaming of Enniskerry 27:30 - Mental Health Moment: a weekly segment to bring attention...2024-10-2231 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesA Walk Down Old George Street to the Moses Sawmill Property, A Poem By Mary Dewan Pritchard | Oct 16 2024 EP 6Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, October 16th: 3:10 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 8:30 - Business & Historical Segment (Combined): A Walk Down Old George Street to the Moses Sawmill Property 23:05 - Community Voices: featuring a poem written by Mary (Dewan) Pritchard 26:30 - Mental Health Moment: a weekly segment to bring attention to our mental health 2024-10-1629 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesKellys Landing, Kelly Family, A Note from 'Uncle' Dominic Kelly | Oct 8 2024 EP 5Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, October 8th: 3:15 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 7:15 - Business Spotlight: featuring Kellys Landing 14:30 - Historical Segment: The Kelly Family 22:45 - Community Voices: featuring a note from 'Uncle' Dominic Kelly 25:00 - Mental Health Moment: a weekly segment to bring attention to our mental health 27:00 - How...2024-10-0828 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesMetcalfe Fair, Dow Family, Happy Birthday to Mike Daley | Oct 1 2024 EP 4Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, October 1st: 3:05 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 8:45 - Business Spotlight: featuring The Metcalfe Fair 16:45 - Historical Segment: The Dow Family 26:00 - Community Voices: featuring Daley's Diaries: Happy birthday to Mike Daley! 27:45 - Mental Health Moment: a weekly segment to bring attention to our mental health 29:45...2024-10-0131 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesThe Lighthouse Collective, The Lighthouse of Osgoode, The Indispensable Man | Sept 24 2024 EP 3Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, September 24th: 2:05 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 9:45 - Business Spotlight: featuring The Lighthouse Collective 12:00 - Historical Segment: The Lighthouse 20:30 - Community Voices: featuring Daley's Diaries: The Indispensable Man 23:30 - Mental Health Minute: a weekly segment to bring attention to our mental health 24:45 - How to...2024-09-2426 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesBusiness Succession in Osgoode Village, Turner Family of Prescott Road, A Personal Letter of Mary Turner Blanchfield | Sept 17 2024 EP 2Welcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, September 17th: 3:20 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 6:30 - Business Spotlight: featuring business succession in Osgoode Village 10:45 - Historical Segment: The Turner Family (Prescott Road) 20:45 - Community Voices: featuring a personal letter of Mary Turner Blanchfield (my grandma!) 29:00 - Mental Health Minute: a weekly segment to bring attention...2024-09-1731 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesTracey D'Aviero, Virtual Assistant Coach and Trainer, Everyone's a Blanchfield: Blanchfield Family, A Ride Into Osgoode Station by Mike Daley | Sept 10 2024 EP 1Welcome to the first full episode of Osgoode Community Chronicles. Each week we will bring you the news, events, businesses, community voices and more from our local area. Here is the content for this week, September 10th: 1:15 - News and Events: the events taking place this week in your community 5:25 - Business Spotlight: featuring me, Tracey D'Aviero, Virtual Assistant Coach and Trainer 9:45 - Historical Segment: Everyone's a Blanchfield 19:20 - Community Voices: featuring the words of Michael Daley, local historian for our area 26:40 - Mental Health...2024-09-1029 min
Osgoode Community ChroniclesWelcome to Osgoode Community Chronicles - Introductory EpisodeHello and welcome to the very first episode of Osgoode Community Chronicles. I’m your host Tracey D’Aviero and I’m so excited that you are here. I’m excited to be here myself. I have been trying to find my place in the community and I really think this is it. I hope you agree! Many of you may know me as Tracey Blanchfield, I’ve been married to my husband Tony D’Aviero for almost 30 years so you’ve had time to get used to the new name, but in a small commun...2024-09-0807 min
The Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant ShowVA Snapshot - Services Virtual Assistants Can Offer to Business CoachesWelcome back to another episode from my VA Snapshot series of The Ridiculously Good VA Show, where we talk about the specific services that Virtual Assistants can offer different target markets. When you choose a target market, you learn about what they do in their business - how they find their clients, how they work with their clients, and what kinds of things they need help with in their business. After learning the ins and outs of what they do, you can speak very clearly sbout how your services will support them. Why? Because you...2024-02-0911 min
The Ridiculously Good Virtual Assistant ShowVA Snapshot - VA Services for SpeakersWelcome to my VA Snapshot series of The Ridiculously Good VA Show, where we will talk about the specific services that Virtual Assistants can offer different target markets. When you choose a target market, you learn about what they do in their business - how they find their clients, how they work with their clients, and what kinds of things they need help with in their business. After learning the ins and outs of what they do, you can speak very clearly sbout how your services will support them. Why? Because you know how their...2023-09-1508 min
The OuchSourcing PodcastTracey D'Aviero / The VA OpportunityI had the pleasure of talking to Tracey D’Aviero. She is the president of the Canadian Association of Virtual Assistants and we spoke about the VA Opportunity. What does it take to become a VA? The fact that being a VA is not a job, it is a business. You have to take care of marketing and promoting yourself. We spoke about the Canadian Association of Virtual Assistants (CAVA), what it provides to its members and the partners they have access to via the association. A great conversation about what it takes to become a successful Virtual Assistant!...2017-11-0900 min