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Mother Marie Thomas d'Aquin poses with Rex, her Great Dane. Photo supplied

Vanier Museopark showcases feminist congregations

Visitors can discover a brand-new temporary Vanier Museoparc exhibit, “Mother Marie Thomas d’Aquin and the Sisters of the Jeanne d’Arc… Continue reading “Vanier Museopark showcases feminist congregations”

During his Oct. 30 budget consultation, Rideau-Rockcliffe Coun. Rawlson King stressed that public participation is crtical to ensure everyone's priorities are heard and have an impact on the process. Screenshot from online presentation.

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”

Around Town–Holidays events and briefs for November-December 2023

Around Town for the holidays November-December 2023

Around Town local events for the holidays, including concerts and markets around the city for November-December 2023. Local events MacKay’s… Continue reading “Around Town for the holidays November-December 2023”

Lola is one of two Airedale terriers who inspired nine-year-old Ayden King Muraleetharan to write a story about an adventuresome canine duo. Photo supplied

The Adventures of Amy and Lola

[Editor’s note: Nine year-old Ayden King Muraleetharan recounts this short story of a dynamic dog duo visiting England.] A short… Continue reading “The Adventures of Amy and Lola”

The City of Ottawa is holding a public information session on road reconstruction taking place on Oakhill Rd., Corona Ave. and Carsdale Ave. sometime in 2024. Photo: Stefan Schweihofer, Pixabay

Road construction public info session Oct 17

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

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

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

The Ottawa Police Service has developed a crime map on its website. This map pinpoints specific areas in the city where crime is prevalent and indicates the type of crime. Image by Paul Barlow from Pixabay

Crime report shows increase in Rideau-Rockcliffe

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”