Features

Urban densification will address problems of ‘housing crisis’

Being able to work, play, have a coffee or a meal and do your shopping within walking distance of your… Continue reading “Urban densification will address problems of ‘housing crisis’”

Ruminations on the weight of a neighbourhood bridge.

There’s nothing more local than the neighbourhood bridge

A favourite golden oldie pop song is Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge over Troubled Water. The melody builds softly, slowly, eventually… Continue reading “There’s nothing more local than the neighbourhood bridge”

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

Meet Kielbasa “Boss” H. Barksdale, Poppy, Harvey and Ollie

This is the Manor Park Chronicle’s round-up of neighbourhood pooches. The Chronicle would love to feature your dog in our… Continue reading “Meet Kielbasa “Boss” H. Barksdale, Poppy, Harvey and Ollie”

Since launching the Automated Speed Enforcement pilot project in 2020, the city has installed red-light cameras at 75 intersections across the city. The only location in or near the Manor Park area is at Brittany Dr. and Montreal Rd. Illustration provided by the City of Ottawa

Improving Road Safety in Ottawa

From the desk of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson

As we look forward to the beginning of the new school year, I want to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of… Continue reading “Improving Road Safety in Ottawa”

Conditions for health care workers need to improve

From the desk of Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard

What a great summer we’ve had! What a contrast with the last two summers! There were so many events that… Continue reading “Conditions for health care workers need to improve”

Reflecting on 35 years of evolving with the community

The MPCC is celebrating its 35-year anniversary since it was incorporated! Looking through past annual reports and Manor Park Chronicle… Continue reading “Reflecting on 35 years of evolving with the community”

Editor’s POV

Stronger mayor, weaker city? A common complaint among some city-watchers during the last term of council was Ottawa Mayor Jim… Continue reading “Editor’s POV”