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Jacqueline (Jackie) MacDonald (1932-2026)

Record-holding athlete lived by her own rules

For Jackie MacDonald, Toronto-born in 1932, there were no barriers to success, only mountains to climb. She broke through glass… Continue reading “Jacqueline (Jackie) MacDonald (1932-2026)”

Mary Pigott poses with her partner Luke. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

Meet Your Neighbour: Mary Pigott

Q&A with a seventh-generation Ottawan

Who are you? I’m Mary Pigott, and I live on Bedford Crescent with my partner, Luke.  Where were you born?… Continue reading “Meet Your Neighbour: Mary Pigott”

Young Cardinal Glen athlete excels on the track

Eric Combasson captures provincial gold medals in tetrathlon events

Many track athletes may focus on one or perhaps two events. A young Cardinal Glen resident excels at four and… Continue reading “Young Cardinal Glen athlete excels on the track”

Fall 2026 brings old, new issues to our community

As sidewalk issue fades, the proposed Kettle Island Bridge continues to cause headaches

Welcome to September, it’s been quite a year! Our sidewalk battle yielded a small result, not enough to impact the… Continue reading “Fall 2026 brings old, new issues to our community”

MPCA offers input on Beechwood Avenue study

Wants ‘public realm plan’ to include Hemlock Road

Beechwood Avenue — reimagined! That is the focus of City of Ottawa’s ‘Public Realm Plan’ for this area’s key transportation… Continue reading “MPCA offers input on Beechwood Avenue study”

Workers have drilled bore holes at various sites along the Aviation Parkway to determine the feasibility of widening the road to four lanes. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

PSPC tests for parkway widening 

Feds now invite public comments on bridge project

Crews with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) have drilled boreholes in multiple sites along the Aviation Parkway. The work… Continue reading “PSPC tests for parkway widening “

In Ontario, smoke alarms must be placed on every storey as well as outside all sleeping areas. The onus is on the homeowner to install the alarms and maintain them. PHOTO: RYLAND COYNE

Fire prevention efforts aim to keep everyone safe

Next community outreach in Ottawa takes place in early June

A key duty for firefighters in Ottawa is fire prevention. For more than 20 years, that part of their job… Continue reading “Fire prevention efforts aim to keep everyone safe”