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In Ontario, smoke alarms must be placed on every storey as well as outside all sleeping areas. The onus is on the homeowner to install the alarms and maintain them. PHOTO: RYLAND COYNE

Fire prevention efforts aim to keep everyone safe

Next community outreach in Ottawa takes place in early June

A key duty for firefighters in Ottawa is fire prevention. For more than 20 years, that part of their job… Continue reading “Fire prevention efforts aim to keep everyone safe”

The author Gregory Thompson handling Diesel in a marked retrieve. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

GOOD DOG: Socialization/habituation and humane treatment

By way of introduction to readers who have recently joined us, Good Dog is founded on three key precepts: human… Continue reading “GOOD DOG: Socialization/habituation and humane treatment”

Ottawa city council has approved sidewalks for the Manor Park integrated renewal project. This photo shows road work at the intersection of Kilbarry Crescent and Arundel Avenue. PHOTO: RYLAND COYNE

“Horrifying:” Speeding construction trucks create dangerous situations, reader writes

Calls to slow down in Manor Park project zone have been largely ignored

Dear Editor: There is a disturbing reality unfolding daily on Merriman Avenue in Manor Park — one that residents should… Continue reading ““Horrifying:” Speeding construction trucks create dangerous situations, reader writes”

Eugenie Waters. PHOTO: ECOLOGY OTTAWA

Manor Park resident receives award from Ecology Ottawa

Eugenie Waters recognized for promoting accessibility, connectivity, and safety in sidewalk debate

A Manor Park resident’s strong advocacy for sidewalks in the community has earned her deserved recognition from Ecology Ottawa.  Eugenie… Continue reading “Manor Park resident receives award from Ecology Ottawa”

Close to 700 student volunteers participated in the Tiny Forest project at Manor Park Public School. PHOTO: VITA SGARDELLO

Tiny Forest takes root in Manor Park

Tree planting project involved entire school community in fall 2025

They say good things come in small packages. How about the gift of a Tiny Forest — like the one… Continue reading “Tiny Forest takes root in Manor Park”

One of the four dedicated crews working out of Ottawa Fire Station 57 on Beechwood Avenue are, left to right, Capt. Tracey Fields, Laurence (Larry) Lemieux, Chris Lee and Tim Bernardi. PHOTO: RYLAND COYNE

ON CALL:

Fire Station 57 crews dedicated to protecting local residents

They are firefighters, first and foremost. But after speaking with one of the crews of Ottawa Fire Station 57, it’s… Continue reading “ON CALL:”

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Third ‘Elbows Up’ quiz features famous masterpiece

For our third ‘Elbows Up’ art quiz, you are asked to name the artist and the name he ‘finally’ gave his masterpiece.   This… Continue reading “Third ‘Elbows Up’ quiz features famous masterpiece”