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Low summer attendance leads to cancellation of monthly markets

New plans include holiday market

Going on the strength of community requests, the Manor Park Community Council and Ottawa Street Markets mapped out a monthly… Continue reading “Low summer attendance leads to cancellation of monthly markets”

Summer continues at the National Capital Commission (NCC)’s River House. The free-swimming weekends (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays) have been extended until October 1–whether the warm weather does the same remains to be seen. Since adding an additional dock in July, the River House has been a popular draw. Photo: Doug Banks

A round-up of local hot topics

Manor Park Community Association President Natalie Belovic sums up city issues affecting the community

As I write my column, I’m enjoying the hot summer-like weather we are being blessed with for this time of… Continue reading “A round-up of local hot topics”

A painted turtle emerges for some sunshine during a very warm spring day on MacKay Lake. Photo: Doug Banks

Start your season with a clean slate

This is the time of year for traditional spring cleaning. There is a fall cleanup, but things are usually put… Continue reading “Start your season with a clean slate”

After a long winter, it’s everyone’s right to yearn for spring. This sunny panoramic view from the north end of MacKay Lake in late February hints at the continued activity and use of the trails in winter, as well as warmer days soon to come. Photo: Doug Banks

When it comes to spring, know your rites

The rite of spring. Is it a ritual (rite), or is it a right? A rite is a form of… Continue reading “When it comes to spring, know your rites”

‘Planned failure’ used to be a common strategy in the dog-training world but, even when successful, it can lead to discouragement and frustration for your dog, impeding its enthusiasm to learn. Photo: Mihai Bența, Pexels

Set your dog up for success by reducing frustration

Imagine if I asked the students in my English class to perform a play in front of the school after… Continue reading “Set your dog up for success by reducing frustration”

Whether you take 10,000 steps or 100, a stroll through the neighbourhood in the company of a friend stimulates the brain through social activity and the opportunity of noticing and appreciating the beauty of the world around you. Photo: Liza Summer Pexels

Gratitude and awe can change our perspectives

Louise Lettstrom-Hannant examines the benefits of

The new year has begun. Hopefully, we have come through the worst of the pandemic. There is still enough worrying… Continue reading “Gratitude and awe can change our perspectives”

The evolution of neighbourhoods is complicated but when neighbourhoods work, their residents are happy with the local amenities, like these ski trails accessible at Mile Circle. Photo: Marie-Frédérique Caron

Neighbourhoods face resolutions, revolutions and revelation

In this Chronicle Essay, Douglas Cornish explores the complex, and often fraught, evolution of neighbourhoods

This is a resolutionary time of year. People make resolutions, break them, forget they even made them, or wonder why… Continue reading “Neighbourhoods face resolutions, revolutions and revelation”