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Screenshot of NCC map of the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park study area, extending from Orleans west to Rockcliffe.

NCC plan for George-Étienne park includes Mile Circle

Open house on conceptual plan to be held Wednesday February 15

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is continuing public consultations next week to develop plans for Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park, including… Continue reading “NCC plan for George-Étienne park includes Mile Circle”

The National Capital Commission is holding an open house Wednesday February 15 about as part of a plan to "enhance access to the [Ottawa] river and animate key public spaces within" Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park. Residents can also submit online comments until Sunday February 19.

NCC seek public input on plan for Sir George-Étienne park

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is currently planning the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park and we’re looking for your feedback! In… Continue reading “NCC seek public input on plan for Sir George-Étienne park”

Whether you take 10,000 steps or 100, a stroll through the neighbourhood in the company of a friend stimulates the brain through social activity and the opportunity of noticing and appreciating the beauty of the world around you. Photo: Liza Summer Pexels

Gratitude and awe can change our perspectives

Louise Lettstrom-Hannant examines the benefits of

The new year has begun. Hopefully, we have come through the worst of the pandemic. There is still enough worrying… Continue reading “Gratitude and awe can change our perspectives”

Colour and texture bring life to a winter garden

Manor Park gardener Christina Keys shines some light on the many appealing qualities of the garden in winter

“Sparkling and shimmering, frosted by the earth’s breath itself, you’ll become a winter gardener in a heartbeat, desperate for the… Continue reading “Colour and texture bring life to a winter garden”

Iryna Yushkova and her daughter Viktoria in their new home. Photo: Liliane Keryluk

Our community housing

As reported in the Chronicle’s November-December edition, Iryna Yushkova and her daughter Viktoria arrived in Ottawa on October 6, 2022,… Continue reading “Our community housing”

The evolution of neighbourhoods is complicated but when neighbourhoods work, their residents are happy with the local amenities, like these ski trails accessible at Mile Circle. Photo: Marie-Frédérique Caron

Neighbourhoods face resolutions, revolutions and revelation

In this Chronicle Essay, Douglas Cornish explores the complex, and often fraught, evolution of neighbourhoods

This is a resolutionary time of year. People make resolutions, break them, forget they even made them, or wonder why… Continue reading “Neighbourhoods face resolutions, revolutions and revelation”

Jean Boutin was a Manor Park community leader and organizer, a dedicated volunteer, an adventurist, an athlete and a great friend to many in Manor Park.

Manor Park Notables: Jean Boutin (1959-2022)

Dedicated volunteer, adventurist, father, friend

On Tuesday, December 6, surrounded by his loving family, Jean Boutin passed away at his home in Manor Park, on… Continue reading “Manor Park Notables: Jean Boutin (1959-2022)”