Manor Park Community Association

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”

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”