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Family Homelessness Lab identifies gaps and missed opportunities in housing services

As those of you following this project will remember, a Rapid Response Table (RRT) emerged from The Family Homelessness Lab’s… Continue reading “Family Homelessness Lab identifies gaps and missed opportunities in housing services

Consider carving out a bit of time to help your community

From the desk of Manor Park Community Association President Natalie Belovic As I write this month’s column, the first word… Continue reading “Consider carving out a bit of time to help your community”

New Manor Park community association focused on local renters and tenants

New community association to focus on needs of tenants

This article is by Ayse Comeau, co-founder of the Manor Park Tenant Union. After unsuccessful attempts to make our local… Continue reading “New community association to focus on needs of tenants”

A digital skills instructors with the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (RRCRC) makes use of a 3D printer at the RRCRC’s maker space studio. Photo supplied by RRCRC

Rideau-Rockcliffe community centre expands maker space tools

The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (RRCRC) recently launched a fundraiser to expand on its maker space program for community youth…. Continue reading “Rideau-Rockcliffe community centre expands maker space tools”

In this view of Montreal Rd. near St. Laurent Blvd. facing east, new sidewalk and cycling track are visible. Photo supplied by City of Ottawa

Long-term construction ends on Montreal Rd.

The City of Ottawa has announced that, after almost three years of construction, Montreal Rd. between Vanier Pkwy and St…. Continue reading “Long-term construction ends on Montreal Rd.”

Manor Park Rock the Block festival in October 2022

Searching for Manor Park’s communal ‘water cooler’

The office water cooler has been a well-known interactive meeting place. The water cooler can be the proverbial information-gathering place,… Continue reading “Searching for Manor Park’s communal ‘water cooler’”

Urban densification will address problems of ‘housing crisis’

Being able to work, play, have a coffee or a meal and do your shopping within walking distance of your… Continue reading “Urban densification will address problems of ‘housing crisis’”