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Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre Executive Director Sebastian Gaissert and Food Bank Director Patricia Lau are hoping the community comes through with more donations druing what is, for many, a difficult holiday season. Photo supplied

Local food bank needs more holiday donations

Sebastian Gaissert , executive director of the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, asks for more donations in the face of rising costs of living

The impact and reach of Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (RRCRC)’s services in our community have flourished thanks to the unwavering… Continue reading “Local food bank needs more holiday donations”

Chantal Hurtubise is an active volunteer, especially for Ottawa Community Housing. Last year, with Community Gardening Network funding, Chantal designed a raised bed community vegetable garden for the exclusive use of the tenants of 500 St Laurent Blvd. (See pages 6 and 7 for more on that garden.) Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield

Meet Your Neighbour—Chantal Hurtubise

Who are you? I’m Chantal Hurtubise, and I live in the 500 St. Laurent Blvd. apartment building. Where were you… Continue reading “Meet Your Neighbour—Chantal Hurtubise”

The new, three-story mural at 1805 Gaspé Ave. was unveiled in September. It was created by Ottawa muralist Emilie Darlington (third from left) and local youth artists. From left to right, Maya Cultrera, Caitlyn Groleau, Emilie, Lewis Punnett Clarkson, Grace Renton and Jori Pouling. Also involved, though not pictured, are Serena Sass, Alicia Regis and Lily Fleur Marks. Photo supplied

New three-story mural at 1805 Gaspé Ave.

The final group of Encounters with Canada students posed at the main stairway in March 2020 during “Medicine and Health” week. The following week, the world shut down with restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo supplied by Historica Canada

Manor Park Community Council’s new home has a deep history

In March of 2020, Manor Park likely seemed suddenly quieter than many Canadian neighbourhoods. The weekly stream of teen participants… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Council’s new home has a deep history”

In Italian American Reconciliation, Linden House Theatre founder Janet Uren plays Aunt May, a wise old woman who helps the two main characters navigate the world of women. Photo supplied

Linden House Theatre stages an Italian American folk tale

Janet Uren

Linden House Theatre opened last week with yet another delightful play by playwright, John Patrick Shanley. Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation… Continue reading “Linden House Theatre stages an Italian American folk tale”

Different cities, regions and countries manage their dog waste in their own ways. Some install dedicated bins for dog feces so that it can disposed of in a way that doesn’t damage the environment or end up in a landfill. The City of Ottawa dictates that dog owners dispose of their beloved companion’s waste “on his or premises” (i.e., flush it down the toilet where it will be treated by the sewage plant). However, few seem to follow this bylaw. Photo: Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay

If it’s brown, flush it down

Diana Poitras, St. Columba parish administrator, is among many who want to see pet waste bylaws applied with more rigour–or for other solutions to be explored

I love animals – dogs, cats, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, gerbils, hamsters – you name it. I appreciate the comfort, joy… Continue reading “If it’s brown, flush it down”

Before-and-After-school in Manor Park Supervisor Amy Mombourquette, Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) child care and early learning for November-December 2023

MPCC Child Care and Manor Park Before and After-School program had so much interest this school year. This has helped… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) child care and early learning for November-December 2023”