Manor Park Community Association

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”

Manor Park Estates community benefits agreement fostering collaboration

From the desk of Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic

I am privileged to be part of the community benefits agreement (CBA) committee that was struck to advance the cause… Continue reading “Manor Park Estates community benefits agreement fostering collaboration”

Second version of MPCA logo

Manor Park Community Association virtual meeting

The Manor Park Community Association is holding its annual general meeting (AGM) online from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday February… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Association virtual meeting”

Pots of seedlings sit comfortably (within a shelter) under a cover of snow on Christina Key’s back deck. Most native plants need the cold of winter and the moisture of snow to germinate. Photo: Christina Keys

Winter Sowing: Growing native flowers from seed for free

Manor Park greenthumb Christina Keys outlines how winter sowing help boost native species After moving into our townhouse on Dunbarton… Continue reading “Winter Sowing: Growing native flowers from seed for free”

Consider carving out a bit of time to help your community

From the desk of Manor Park Community Association President Natalie Belovic As I write this month’s column, the first word… Continue reading “Consider carving out a bit of time to help your community”