Manor Park Community Association

Mayoral candidates discuss interprovincial bridge during Oct. 17 streamed debate

The contentious issue of truck traffic and a new interprovincial bridge was tackled during an Ottawa mayoral candidates debate Oct… Continue reading “Mayoral candidates discuss interprovincial bridge during Oct. 17 streamed debate”

Community volunteers replaced asphalt in areas of Yule Manor Housing Co-op with grass, gardens and seating spaces.

‘Depaving’ project adds greenspace to Yule Manor

Earlier this summer, Manor Park residents teamed up with an environmental group to transform unused stretches of asphalt into verdant… Continue reading “‘Depaving’ project adds greenspace to Yule Manor”

When voting in this municipal election, think big

From the desk of Manor Park Community Association President Natalie Belovic

Hello everyone! Welcome to fall in Ottawa. I always see this time of year as our real new year as… Continue reading “When voting in this municipal election, think big”

Earlier this summer, Christina Keys, left, and Eugenie Walters weeded and prepared the soil around the Manor Park Community Council sign for the new plants. Photo by Christina Keys

Native plant demo garden takes root

Manor Park greenthumb Christina Keys discusses the importance of a new garden devoted to native plans

The Manor Park Community Association (MPCA)’s Environmental Sustainability Committee is very pleased to introduce the Manor Park Native Plant Demonstration… Continue reading “Native plant demo garden takes root”

Manor Park volunteers remove invasive dog-strangling vine from Manor Park Public School grounds.

Volunteers remove invasive vine from Manor Park Public School grounds

On a warm summer night at the end of July, multiple volunteers including families with young children from Manor Park… Continue reading “Volunteers remove invasive vine from Manor Park Public School grounds”

Resident prepares newly-constructed community garden at 500 St. Laurent Blvd.

Community garden blossoms at 500 St. Laurent

Many months of work and planning came to fruition this summer with the construction and planting of a community garden… Continue reading “Community garden blossoms at 500 St. Laurent”

Why Manor Park should care about trees

Our mature trees have always been an important part of Manor Park’s beauty, but they are so much more.