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MPCC arts programming March-April 2023

In Ontario, smoke alarms must be placed on every storey as well as outside all sleeping areas. The onus is on the homeowner to install the alarms and maintain them. PHOTO: RYLAND COYNE

Fire prevention efforts aim to keep everyone safe

A key duty for firefighters in Ottawa is fire prevention. For more than 20 years, that part of their job… Continue reading “Fire prevention efforts aim to keep everyone safe”

Reverend Susan Lewis (left) prepares to baptize young Beatrice Trudeau (centre front) and her brother Niall (back) during the Easter service. Looking on (left to right) are the children's grandparents Brian and Mary Wolff, and parents Clara and Mike Trudeau. PHOTO: DIANA POITRAS

Holy Week services highlight busy spring at St. Columba

It has been an incredibly busy spring thus far at St. Columba. March 17 marked the 66th anniversary of the… Continue reading “Holy Week services highlight busy spring at St. Columba”

The author Gregory Thompson handling Diesel in a marked retrieve. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

GOOD DOG: Socialization/habituation and humane treatment

By way of introduction to readers who have recently joined us, Good Dog is founded on three key precepts: human… Continue reading “GOOD DOG: Socialization/habituation and humane treatment”

Ottawa city council has approved sidewalks for the Manor Park integrated renewal project. This photo shows road work at the intersection of Kilbarry Crescent and Arundel Avenue. PHOTO: RYLAND COYNE

“Horrifying:” Speeding construction trucks create dangerous situations, reader writes

Dear Editor: There is a disturbing reality unfolding daily on Merriman Avenue in Manor Park — one that residents should… Continue reading ““Horrifying:” Speeding construction trucks create dangerous situations, reader writes”

Eugenie Waters. PHOTO: ECOLOGY OTTAWA

Manor Park resident receives award from Ecology Ottawa

A Manor Park resident’s strong advocacy for sidewalks in the community has earned her deserved recognition from Ecology Ottawa. Eugenie… Continue reading “Manor Park resident receives award from Ecology Ottawa”

Close to 700 student volunteers participated in the Tiny Forest project at Manor Park Public School. PHOTO: VITA SGARDELLO

Tiny Forest takes root in Manor Park

They say good things come in small packages. How about the gift of a Tiny Forest — like the one… Continue reading “Tiny Forest takes root in Manor Park”

Many topics covered during MPCA Annual General Meeting

As I write this, I can’t help but be grateful for the warmer temperatures (mostly) and sunnier days. It’s been… Continue reading “Many topics covered during MPCA Annual General Meeting”