UPDATED: Old bridge study haunts new year

The “elbows up” figure in this image is a blow-up from one of the National Gallery’s treasures. Who is the artist?

Here’s a list of feel-good novels to help with uncertain times

“Four more years! What to do?”   In January 2025, that yelp echoed throughout the landscape — north of the 49th… Continue reading “Here’s a list of feel-good novels to help with uncertain times”

Artist and Manor Park resident Sarah Hallman holds up one of her stunning prints. PHOTO: Submitted

Experience the magic of art in New Edinburgh!

What: The New Edinburgh Artists’ Studio Tour 2025 https://www.nestudiotour.ca  When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28, 2025 | 10 a.m. –… Continue reading “Experience the magic of art in New Edinburgh!”

Hairy beardtongue (Penstamon hirsutus) thrives in the harshness of Ottawa’s alvars through spring flooding and summer droughts. Enjoy its pale purple flowers in June and burgundy leaves in fall. PHOTO: Dave Keys

Gardening for climate resilience

This summer, the Rideau River watershed has suffered from significant heat and lack of rain. While Manor Park’s water supply… Continue reading “Gardening for climate resilience”

Haunted Walk guide Kathryn Lyons holds up a lantern to help guide visitors through the Beechwood Cemetery. PHOTO: Ryland Coyne

Haunted Walks continue at Beechwood Cemetery through October

The sun slides below the horizon, plunging the burial ground into darkness. The hoot of a distant owl disrupts the… Continue reading “Haunted Walks continue at Beechwood Cemetery through October”

Creator Émilie C-M keeps her eyes on ‘Neil’ as he makes his way in the rain outside the Monterey Rat Cheese Shoppe. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

This hobby’s 24 ka-RAT gold

She readily admits her ‘hobby’ would be considered “weird” by many people — gross even. But a closer dive into… Continue reading “This hobby’s 24 ka-RAT gold”

Trail gets new lookout bridge

By Iola Price We were delighted to report that in 2024 the city’s Parks and Facilities group replaced one of… Continue reading “Trail gets new lookout bridge”

City of Ottawa Councillor—Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe Rawlson King

Many factors contribute to sidewalk deferral decision

After extensive community consultation and careful analysis, I have made the decision to defer the implementation of sidewalks as part… Continue reading “Many factors contribute to sidewalk deferral decision”