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Connect with the community through the 99th Ottawa Guides in Manor Park

The 99th Ottawa Guides in Manor Park has openings for girls 9 and older. I have been involved with the… Continue reading “Connect with the community through the 99th Ottawa Guides in Manor Park”

Screenshot of Enbridge gas map of proposed pressure control station relocation sites presented during July 12 2023 public information session.

Updated: Enbridge Gas meets with NCC to re-examine station proposal

Enbridge Gas proposed pumping control station relocation site near residences and pathway leaves residents angry and frustrated

Area residents were heartened by news that Enbridge Gas staff met with the National Capital Commission (NCC) in late August… Continue reading “Updated: Enbridge Gas meets with NCC to re-examine station proposal”

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”