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

Many factors contribute to sidewalk deferral decision

Councillor details reasons for deferring sidewalks for Manor Park project

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”

Take the time to create more authentic alignment in your life. PHOTO: SOPHIA WOOD MASSICOTTE

The power of authenticity to live to your fullest potential

Authentic alignment is an ongoing process

You are here on Earth for a reason. Your soul has come here not to fit in a box and… Continue reading “The power of authenticity to live to your fullest potential”

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This year, make time for Kindness Week

Canada celebrates this reminder of Kindness Week, a time to think about others during the third week of February

I’m a huge advocate of kindness. It’s incredibly easy to express and often costs nothing. Over the years I’ve highlighted… Continue reading “This year, make time for Kindness Week”

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”

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Thanksgiving traditions, then and now

There’s nothing like the start of school, the falling leaves and a wild turkey sighting in the neighbourhood to remind… Continue reading “Thanksgiving traditions, then and now”

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Sparrows and woodpeckers

Frances Legault offers a guide on identifying the many sparrows and woodpeckers that can be found in our area

This column is a special feature to help you identify different species of Sparrows and Woodpeckers in and around the… Continue reading “Sparrows and woodpeckers”

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Grandparents’ Day recognizes increasingly critical social role

National Grandparents’ Day is observed every year on the second Sunday of September. This year it fell on September 8…. Continue reading “Grandparents’ Day recognizes increasingly critical social role”