New city zoning bylaw will drive ‘shocking’ new intensification.

A jaw-dropping experience

When Manor Park resident Sofia Christow-Filleul approached Beechwood butcher Andrew Muckleston at Muckleston & Brockwell for pig heads, he wasn’t… Continue reading “A jaw-dropping experience”

Morning star sedge has large, spiky seed pods that add unique textures and shapes to summer gardens. PHOTO: DAVE KEYS

Here are Ottawa’s most beautiful plants for butterflies

As an ecological landscaper, I work with beautiful native plants every day. Yet many of Ottawa’s most remarkable native species… Continue reading “Here are Ottawa’s most beautiful plants for butterflies”

Books on Beechwood store manager Hilary Porter holds a copy of Strings, a first novel by Manor Park author Christie J. Oliver. PHOTO: RYLAND COYNE

“The worst part is all the uncertainty”

The ongoing ‘tariff war’ between the United States and Canada has not hit local book shops — yet. But it’s… Continue reading ““The worst part is all the uncertainty””

Message from the Board Chair

As we come to the end of another publishing cycle, I would like to express my gratitude to our new… Continue reading “Message from the Board Chair”

MP Notables – Graham Arthur Rubeli (1936-2023) and Mari Rubeli (1938-2024)

Graham and Mari Rubeli, devoted to family and long-time residents of Manor Park, lived creative and rewarding lives, leaving an… Continue reading “MP Notables – Graham Arthur Rubeli (1936-2023) and Mari Rubeli (1938-2024)”

Best of the Bunch: Delivering thanks to 80 volunteers who deliver!

Helen Walsh (CAPT), Marion Robertson, Alison Peters, the Froislie family, Matthew Oliver and Marie-Claude Osterrath on Sandridge, Birch, Kilbarry, Farnham,… Continue reading “Best of the Bunch: Delivering thanks to 80 volunteers who deliver!”

Meet Your Neighbour

Meet Your Neighbour: Jennifer Bardwell Who are you? What do you do? My name is Jennifer Bardwell. I live on… Continue reading “Meet Your Neighbour”