New three-story mural at 1805 Gaspé Ave.

Photo of man playing tuba while wearing Santa hat

Around Town November-December 2024 listings

The Around Town November-December 2024 listings contain information on upcoming holiday concertsand other events in the neighbourhood and area. You… Continue reading “Around Town November-December 2024 listings”

Photo of actor Venetia Lawless

Linden House Theatre stages Steel Magnolias

Southern women are famously feminine, but according to playwright Robert Harling, there is steel beneath the surface. His acclaimed play… Continue reading “Linden House Theatre stages Steel Magnolias”

Photo of an autumunsl street in Manor Park by Doug Banks

Listing the appeal of neighbourhoods

Lists are always in vogue. Either you like them, or you don’t. The best this, the best that, the best… Continue reading “Listing the appeal of neighbourhoods”

November is Music and Meditation month at MacKay United Church with sessions every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. from November 14 to December 5. Screenshot from MacKay website

MacKay United celebrates in ‘renewed’ space

MacKay United Church congregants will enjoy the Christmas festive season in their renewed sanctuary space. No more falling or water-damaged… Continue reading “MacKay United celebrates in ‘renewed’ space”

Photo of Macoun Marsh in Beechwood Cemetery

Macoun Marsh restoration delayed by complaint

Macoun Marsh, a sanctuary for many of us in Manor Park and Cardinal Glen, has been undergoing changes over the… Continue reading “Macoun Marsh restoration delayed by complaint”

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”