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Local country music performer and songwriter Sam Davs is garnering views and streams on platforms includign Spotify and TikTok. Her song, "Wish You Were Hotter," reached number 44 on the iTunes country music charts. Photo: Peter Peres Photography

Hurtful remark leads to online success for local musician

Sam Davs plays Ottawa Bagelshop Musicfest Saturday July 9

When a potential romantic interest quashed her interest with an astoundingly insensitive remark, local songwriter Sam Davs turned the rejection… Continue reading “Hurtful remark leads to online success for local musician”

This pair of bohemian waxwings was spotted in early April on Jeffrey Ave. Photo: Sam Armstrong

Manor Park bird watchers herald the wings of spring

Frances Legault highlights some of the birds spotted in the neighbourhood by Manor Park birdwatchers so far this spring

Welcome spring! It’s a great time of year for bird watchers. While some birds are migrating, others are in full… Continue reading “Manor Park bird watchers herald the wings of spring”

Turkey vultures made an unexpected appearance in Manor Park earlier this spring (2023). Photo: Gregor Grant

Vultures descend on Manor Park

The mellow feeling of a bright spring morning was broken by the arrival of a pair of Manor Park turkey… Continue reading “Vultures descend on Manor Park”

Photo of Renee Carleton on a trip to New York City. She passed away in May 2023. Photo: Tom Golem

Renee Carleton lived a life defined by fierce determination

Longtime Manor Park resident passed away in May

Renee Dyane Carleton passed away peacefully at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa on May 15, 2023 at the age of… Continue reading “Renee Carleton lived a life defined by fierce determination”

A painted turtle emerges for some sunshine during a very warm spring day on MacKay Lake. Photo: Doug Banks

Start your season with a clean slate

This is the time of year for traditional spring cleaning. There is a fall cleanup, but things are usually put… Continue reading “Start your season with a clean slate”

The first day of summer isn’t until June 21, but a couple of days in mid-April offered distinctly summery vibes. Manor Parkers put on their shorts and tanks and hit the parks in shorts with their baseball gloves and spikeball sets. Some felt it was even warm enough for a quick puddle-run. Photo: Doug Banks

The city needs to prioritize transportation and housing through investment

Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic's overview of community issues

There’s a big elephant in the room! The City of Ottawa has been busy redoing their big policy guidelines for… Continue reading “The city needs to prioritize transportation and housing through investment”

Manor Park residents have been invited to name the new pedestrian bridge at Blasdell Ave.

Letters to the editor, May-June 2023

Blasdell Bridge naming After learning about the naming of the Blasdell Ave. Pedestrian Bridge (March-April Chronicle), my children Michael (aged… Continue reading “Letters to the editor, May-June 2023”