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Photo of Macoun Marsh in Beechwood Cemetery

Macoun Marsh restoration delayed by complaint

Macoun Marsh, a sanctuary for many of us in Manor Park and Cardinal Glen, has been undergoing changes over the… Continue reading “Macoun Marsh restoration delayed by complaint”

Graphic of bikes using cycle lanes

Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?

John Forsey counts the reasons why the province’s proposed approach to bike lanes is a terrible idea that won’t help ease congestion

On Oct. 21 the Ontario government introduced a bill under which municipalities would be required to obtain provincial approval before… Continue reading “Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?”

Photo of Manor Park Notable David Michael Buckley

MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)

Dedicated to family and true to himself, Michael found joy in life’s little moments.

The great grandson of Sir John Abbott, Canada’s third prime minister, David Michael Buckley, better known as Mike, was born… Continue reading “MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)”

Photo of Jennifer Cook Baniczky and colleague Stacey volunteering at Shepherds of Good Hope in downtown Ottawa

Shepherds community soup kitchen still needs your help

Jennifer Cook Baniczky has been a volunteer there for almost 40 years and although there have been a lot of changes, the need remains enormous.

I have been a Saturday volunteer at the Shepherds of Good Hope soup kitchen for almost 40 years. It has… Continue reading “Shepherds community soup kitchen still needs your help”

Photo of CAF representative speaking at Remembrance Day ceremonies at Beechwood Cemetery

Remembrance Day ceremonies at Beechwood Cemetery

Chronicle photographer Doug Banks captured these images of the 2024 Remembrance Day ceremonies at Beechwood Cemetery.

Section of zoning map for proposed Ottawa bylaw

New city zoning bylaw will drive ‘shocking’ new intensification.

Existing housing stock does not meet the demand for housing. Housing costs have become exorbitant due to investor commodification of… Continue reading “New city zoning bylaw will drive ‘shocking’ new intensification.”

Headshots of two new writers with Manor Park Chronicle's Business Buzz section

Chronicle welcomes new BUZZ columnists

Our two new BUZZ columnists, Natalie Ethier and Mark Lindenberg officially join the sectionin this edition. They bring diverse backgrounds… Continue reading “Chronicle welcomes new BUZZ columnists”