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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

Calls to slow down in Manor Park project zone have been largely ignored

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”

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

Tree planting project involved entire school community in fall 2025

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”

Ralph Sullivan

Manor Park Notable: Ralph Sullivan  (1943-2025)

Curious by nature and outgoing, Ralph found joy and meaning in every encounter

Ralph Sullivan was curious, outgoing, and deeply engaged with his community and the world around him. He had an easy… Continue reading “Manor Park Notable: Ralph Sullivan  (1943-2025)”

Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King.

Lack of study left community in challenging position

Sidewalks will be installed for project, but not where they’re needed most

As early as 2021, during consideration of the Official Plan Amendment for Manor Park, my office and the Manor Park… Continue reading “Lack of study left community in challenging position”

Meet Your Neighbour Roz Ross

Meet Your Neighbour: Roz Ross

Who are you? I am Roz Ross, I’ve lived in Manor Park for 18 years. Where were you born? I… Continue reading “Meet Your Neighbour: Roz Ross”

Nina Lepage

Meet Your Neighbour: Nina Lepage

Manor Park resident is a Hatha Yoga teacher, a Nordic Walking master trainer, personal trainer and fitness trainer

Who are you? Nina Munthe-Lepage Where were you born? Wimbledon , UK  Why did you choose your occupation?  Did you… Continue reading “Meet Your Neighbour: Nina Lepage”

Photographer Dave Keys captured a close-up of this wild turkey at Beechwood Cemetery recently. PHOTO: DAVE KEYS

Talking turkey in and around Manor Park

Wild birds part of local neighbourhood landscape for years now

I doubt there is anyone residing in Manor Park — or indeed, the surrounding areas — who have not seen… Continue reading “Talking turkey in and around Manor Park”