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Housing complex at former CFB Rockcliffe among city accomplishments for veterans
From the desk of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson
There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think of my late father, Beverley Watson, who served with… Continue reading “Housing complex at former CFB Rockcliffe among city accomplishments for veterans”

Support the generosity at work in your community
From the desk of Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard
As you elected me to represent the interests of all residents of Ottawa-Vanier, I feel responsible for ensuring that I… Continue reading “Support the generosity at work in your community”

Looking forward to a new term with the OCDSB
From the desk of Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Zone 6 Trustee Lyra Evans
I am honoured that the people of Rideau-Vanier/Rideau-Rockcliffe have chosen me to represent their interests at the Ottawa Carleton District… Continue reading “Looking forward to a new term with the OCDSB”

Searching for Manor Park’s communal ‘water cooler’
The office water cooler has been a well-known interactive meeting place. The water cooler can be the proverbial information-gathering place,… Continue reading “Searching for Manor Park’s communal ‘water cooler’”
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’”

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”

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”

