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City councillor holds online consult ahead of draft budget
Ahead of the tabling of the draft version of the 2024 City of Ottawa budget, Rideau-Rockcliffe Coun. Rawling King held… Continue reading “City councillor holds online consult ahead of draft budget”

Road construction public info session Oct 17
The City of Ottawa is holding a public information session on Oct. 17 about an upcoming year-long road reconstruction project…. Continue reading “Road construction public info session Oct 17”

Fetch and retrieve–Don’t assume your dog is a natural
It’s the classic dog game but be aware that not all breeds and temperaments are keen to fetch. As can be seen above, Chantal’s dog, Bug, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, is okay with it. For keen fetchers, the challenge then becomes self-regulation. Photo: Matthew Ellis

Crime report shows increase in Rideau-Rockcliffe
Eleanor Dunn reviews latest local crime statistics
If you think crime is on the increase in your neighborhood, you’re not wrong. The Ottawa Police Services (OPS) 2022… Continue reading “Crime report shows increase in Rideau-Rockcliffe”

Bylaw changes greenlight curbside gardening
Christina Keys provides latest on city rules governing the use of curbside lawns
Thousands of curbside gardens that were previously illegal in the City of Ottawa are now permitted thanks to amendments made… Continue reading “Bylaw changes greenlight curbside gardening”

‘It’s not invasive in my yard’: How invasive plant species harm biodiversity
Chronicle gardening columnist Christina Keys explains the impact of invasive plant species on the surrounding ecosystem
Periwinkle, creeping bellflower, day lily, lily of the valley, goutweed, common buckthorn, and Siberian squill are among the invasive plants… Continue reading “‘It’s not invasive in my yard’: How invasive plant species harm biodiversity”

Teachers deserve our gratitude and respect
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance a teacher helped you learn how. Do you have a teacher that… Continue reading “Teachers deserve our gratitude and respect”