Manor Park Community Association

Christina Keys and Kavitha Galle Kankanange spread wood chips over cardboard to smother grass and prepare for planting seedlings along the Aviation Parkway. Photo: Christina Keys

Native plant gardening spreading like seeds on the wind

Christina Keys outlines the Manor Park Community Association's efforts in promoting native plant gardens

The Manor Park Community Association Environmental Sustainability Committee was busy this past summer creating new native plant gardens in Manor… Continue reading “Native plant gardening spreading like seeds on the wind”

The Manor Park Community Association sent this open letter to the federal minister of the environment in response to his comments in light of continued plans to build a sixth interprovincial crossing. Screenshot from National Capital Commission website

MPCA’s open letter to federal minister of the environment

Community association responds to minister’s comment on new roadway construction in light of ongoing technical tests for new interprovinical bridge

(Editor’s note: On October 25, the Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) sent the following letter via email to federal Minister… Continue reading “MPCA’s open letter to federal minister of the environment”

Transit is always a hot topic. It's sure to continue to be as OC Transpo faces rising costs, rail troubles and declining ridership. Photo: Wes Smiderle

Community hot topics

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

Hello friends and neighbours. The year 2023 is winding down and snow is certainly soon to arrive. It’s gloomy today… Continue reading “Community hot topics”

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”