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Marc Patry argues that the City of Ottawa's new vacant unit tax (VUT) is creating an unnecessary burden on taxpayers while it may also fail to capture vacant units while producing an unintentional "windfall" from residents who miss the filing deadline. Photo: Vitali Adutskevich Pexels

The city’s vacant unit tax is a needless burden for taxpayers

Marc Patry argues that there isn't enough transparency over how vacant properites will be rooted out and the number of new units that will be created for the housing market

Many of us will have received a letter from the City of Ottawa over the past few months. Over three… Continue reading “The city’s vacant unit tax is a needless burden for taxpayers”

Tipping shouldn’t be confusing, intimidating or uncomfortable, but the rise of ‘tipflation’ has raised a lot of questions. Photo: Pexels

Figuring out the new norms in a world of “tipflation”

Etiquette Matters columnist explores the increasingly hazy realm of tipping

Remember when cab drivers, pizza delivery drivers, servers and salon staff were the only people we had to tip? It… Continue reading “Figuring out the new norms in a world of “tipflation””

This photo of Joanne Curran as a child on the rink in Manor Park was taken in 1956, likely by her husband Jacques Robichon. Both are the parents of resident Meaghan Sullivan, who submitted the photo the Chronicle. Houses along Eastbourne Ave. are visible in the background. Photo submitted by Meaghan Sullivan

Letters to the editor, March-April 2023

1950s flashback Manor Park resident, and Chronicle reader, Meaghan Sullivan sent us this photo of her mom, Joanne Curran, which… Continue reading “Letters to the editor, March-April 2023”

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”

Dogs in the hood feature image - cartoon of 4 dogs on a patch of grass.

Dogs in the ‘Hood for January-February 2023

This is the Manor Park Chronicle’s round-up of neighbourhood pooches. The Chronicle would love to feature your dog in our… Continue reading “Dogs in the ‘Hood for January-February 2023”

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”