When it comes to spring, know your rites

A photo of a broad-winged hawk peering over its shoulder

A focus on raptors (part one)

This edition of Birds in the Neighbourhood is part one of a special focus on raptors, also known as birds… Continue reading “A focus on raptors (part one)”

Photo of cyclists along the Sir George-Etienne Cartier Park pathway. Photo provided by NCC

NCC approves riverfront parkway plan

After a three-year planning process, the National Capital Commission (NCC) has approved the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Riverfront Parkway Plan. The… Continue reading “NCC approves riverfront parkway plan”

Graphic of bikes using cycle lanes

Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?

On Oct. 21 the Ontario government introduced a bill under which municipalities would be required to obtain provincial approval before… Continue reading “Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?”

Photo of Manor Park Notable David Michael Buckley

MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)

The great grandson of Sir John Abbott, Canada’s third prime minister, David Michael Buckley, better known as Mike, was born… Continue reading “MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)”

Photo of Jennifer Cook Baniczky and colleague Stacey volunteering at Shepherds of Good Hope in downtown Ottawa

Shepherds community soup kitchen still needs your help

I have been a Saturday volunteer at the Shepherds of Good Hope soup kitchen for almost 40 years. It has… Continue reading “Shepherds community soup kitchen still needs your help”

Photo of CAF representative speaking at Remembrance Day ceremonies at Beechwood Cemetery

Remembrance Day ceremonies at Beechwood Cemetery

Chronicle photographer Doug Banks captured these images of the 2024 Remembrance Day ceremonies at Beechwood Cemetery.

Councillor eyes local priorities as budget process unfolds

Manor Park residents are out for a walk on a sunny afternoon. Trees have donned blazing red and orange leaves… Continue reading “Councillor eyes local priorities as budget process unfolds”