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Native bees thrive on tree pollen, like the type available through early red or silver maple flower, like one pictured here on a fallen branch in Richelieu Park after April's ice storm. Photo: Christina Keys

‘No Mow May’ is everywhere, but there are local nuances

Chronicle gardening writer Christina Keys explores the merits of this latest trend

Over the past couple of years, you’ve probably heard of the “No Mow May” challenge. The concept behind No Mow… Continue reading “‘No Mow May’ is everywhere, but there are local nuances”

Did you have damage to your lawn from this winter’s snow removal? An alternative to repairing the lawn is to replace the portion near the road with fresh arborist wood chips. Photo: Christina Keys

Curb your (gardening) enthusiasm

Did you have damage to your lawn from this winter’s snow removal? An alternative to repairing the lawn is to… Continue reading “Curb your (gardening) enthusiasm”

Manor Park Public School students Hazel Rank and Oliver Brinkman is are part of the tech crew for the school's 2023 musical production of the Beauty and the Beast. Photo supplied by Manor Park Public School

Manor Park Public School marks the return of Beauty and the Beast musical

Did you know people say “break a leg” not only because it wishes people good luck but also because the… Continue reading “Manor Park Public School marks the return of Beauty and the Beast musical”

This image shows Andrea Stewart and her husband John Delacourt's little library on Hemlock Rd.

Manor Park’s little libraries have a long reach in the neighbourhood

Andrea Stewart tours some of our local little libraries

It is said that love can make you do crazy things, and it turns out that the love of books… Continue reading “Manor Park’s little libraries have a long reach in the neighbourhood”

Despite up-and-down temperatures and relentless snowfall, the Manor Park rink remained sturdy enough to host a February bash and many rink-users . . . even if not all of them wore skates. Photo: Doug Banks

Looking ahead at Beechwood, future schools, and the number 17 bus route

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

Je prends cette occasion pour vous mettre la puce a l’oreille a propos de quelques dossiers qui ont beaucoup d’impact… Continue reading “Looking ahead at Beechwood, future schools, and the number 17 bus route”

Participants in Manor Park Community Council (MPCC)’s summer day camps will experience fun and age—appropriate games and activities, indoors and out, through the summer. Photo submitted by MPCC

Registration is open for summer day camps in Manor Park

Be part of something extraordinary this summer! Summer day camps are available in Manor Park are for children aged 4… Continue reading “Registration is open for summer day camps in Manor Park”

The new Vanier Sugar Shack officially re-opened March 28 at a cremony with, from left to right, Jonathan Paquette (President of the Board of Directors of the Vanier Museopark), Martin Sénécal and François Dion (Maylan Construction), Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and city councilors Stéphanie Plante and Rawlson King, and Madeleine Meilleur (Executive Director, Vanier Museopark) Photo: Doug Banks

Mayor and local representatives savour re-opening of Vanier Sugar Shack

The Vanier Sugar Shack officially re-opened March 28 with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting featuring Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and local… Continue reading “Mayor and local representatives savour re-opening of Vanier Sugar Shack”