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Jacqueline (Jackie) MacDonald (1932-2026)

Record-holding athlete lived by her own rules

For Jackie MacDonald, Toronto-born in 1932, there were no barriers to success, only mountains to climb. She broke through glass… Continue reading “Jacqueline (Jackie) MacDonald (1932-2026)”

Mary Pigott poses with her partner Luke. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

Meet Your Neighbour: Mary Pigott

Q&A with a seventh-generation Ottawan

Who are you? I’m Mary Pigott, and I live on Bedford Crescent with my partner, Luke.  Where were you born?… Continue reading “Meet Your Neighbour: Mary Pigott”

Young Cardinal Glen athlete excels on the track

Eric Combasson captures provincial gold medals in tetrathlon events

Many track athletes may focus on one or perhaps two events. A young Cardinal Glen resident excels at four and… Continue reading “Young Cardinal Glen athlete excels on the track”

Fall 2026 brings old, new issues to our community

As sidewalk issue fades, the proposed Kettle Island Bridge continues to cause headaches

Welcome to September, it’s been quite a year! Our sidewalk battle yielded a small result, not enough to impact the… Continue reading “Fall 2026 brings old, new issues to our community”

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”