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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”

An overhead view of eople gathered round a table toasting a meal.

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”

A photo of a female ileated woodpecker

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”

A photo of a house that will be demolished to make way for infill development.

Neighbourhoods are works-in-progress

I heard someone say when talking about the City of Ottawa that it will be nice once it’s finished! Is… Continue reading “Neighbourhoods are works-in-progress”

A photo of a child running through a puddle to illustrate Douglas Cornish column about the significace of neighbourhood streets. Photo is by Doug Banks

Where the ‘street’ has no name, but deep meaning

Confucius is believed to have said the strength of a nation derives from the integrity of a home. Who can… Continue reading “Where the ‘street’ has no name, but deep meaning”

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Let’s try to contribute to an increase in civility

From rocketing food and gas prices and growing inflation to higher interest rates and soaring crime rates, everything around us… Continue reading “Let’s try to contribute to an increase in civility”