Manor Park Community Association

Some people feel that invasive plants do no harm when confined to their own gardens or yards. However, even the most diligent gardener cannot control an invasive species. Photo: Dave Keys

‘It’s not invasive in my yard’: How invasive plant species harm biodiversity

Chronicle gardening columnist Christina Keys explains the impact of invasive plant species on the surrounding ecosystem

Periwinkle, creeping bellflower, day lily, lily of the valley, goutweed, common buckthorn, and Siberian squill are among the invasive plants… Continue reading “‘It’s not invasive in my yard’: How invasive plant species harm biodiversity”

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”

The first day of summer isn’t until June 21, but a couple of days in mid-April offered distinctly summery vibes. Manor Parkers put on their shorts and tanks and hit the parks in shorts with their baseball gloves and spikeball sets. Some felt it was even warm enough for a quick puddle-run. Photo: Doug Banks

The city needs to prioritize transportation and housing through investment

Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic's overview of community issues

There’s a big elephant in the room! The City of Ottawa has been busy redoing their big policy guidelines for… Continue reading “The city needs to prioritize transportation and housing through investment”

Did you have damage to your lawn from this winter’s snow removal? An alternative to repairing the lawn is to replace the portion near the road with fresh arborist wood chips. Photo: Christina Keys

Curb your (gardening) enthusiasm

Did you have damage to your lawn from this winter’s snow removal? An alternative to repairing the lawn is to… Continue reading “Curb your (gardening) enthusiasm”

Despite up-and-down temperatures and relentless snowfall, the Manor Park rink remained sturdy enough to host a February bash and many rink-users . . . even if not all of them wore skates. Photo: Doug Banks

Looking ahead at Beechwood, future schools, and the number 17 bus route

Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic's overview of community issues

Je prends cette occasion pour vous mettre la puce a l’oreille a propos de quelques dossiers qui ont beaucoup d’impact… Continue reading “Looking ahead at Beechwood, future schools, and the number 17 bus route”

According to Ecology Ottawa, in Ottawa, about 80,000 children take buses to get to school. Across the province, that number is over 830,000. Photo: Stoneyridgefarmky from Pixabay

MPCA chair among group urging province to switch to electric school buses

A coalition of environmental groups want to see all of Ontario’s yellow school buses turned green. The groups, including Ecology… Continue reading “MPCA chair among group urging province to switch to electric school buses”

Colour and texture bring life to a winter garden

Manor Park gardener Christina Keys shines some light on the many appealing qualities of the garden in winter

“Sparkling and shimmering, frosted by the earth’s breath itself, you’ll become a winter gardener in a heartbeat, desperate for the… Continue reading “Colour and texture bring life to a winter garden”