Community

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)”

Manor Park Estates community benefits agreement fostering collaboration

From the desk of Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic

I am privileged to be part of the community benefits agreement (CBA) committee that was struck to advance the cause… Continue reading “Manor Park Estates community benefits agreement fostering collaboration”

The RCMP Musical Ride officers hold a practice session in December in their stables and visitor centre. For the first time since 2020, and coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the RCMP, the Musical Ride is holding its open house and food drive event Saturday February 4. See page 5 of this edition for more details. Photo: Doug Banks

RCMP Musical Ride Open House

For the first time since 2020, the RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive is back. The doors open… Continue reading “RCMP Musical Ride Open House”

Manor Park Public School grade-5 students used their media studies savvy to help Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue (OSCatR) get more stray cats adopted.

Manor Park Public School students support stray cat rescue

Making curriculum relate to the real world isn’t always easy, but our grade 5 ETFI (English to French Immersion) classes… Continue reading “Manor Park Public School students support stray cat rescue”

Second version of MPCA logo

Manor Park Community Association virtual meeting

The Manor Park Community Association is holding its annual general meeting (AGM) online from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday February… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Association virtual meeting”

St. Columba Sunday School students (some of whom are pictured above with Diana Poitras, second from right) spent the four weeks of Advent gathering baby-related items, such as food, formula and diapers. In December, these items were donated to the Youville Centre, a non-profit registered charity that supports young mothers. Photo: Melissa Hammell

After celebrating Christmas, St. Columba looks to events in February

Diana Poitras sums up Christmas at St. Columba and looks ahead

For a tiny congregation of about 30 people, there always seems so much going on and to share with our… Continue reading “After celebrating Christmas, St. Columba looks to events in February”