Community

A journey into the history of MacKay’s congregation

Curiosity did it–plus a chat with a historian friend–which put Alan Bowker on the road to writing a book about… Continue reading “A journey into the history of MacKay’s congregation”

Members of the RCMP Musical Ride practice in their headquarters on 1 Sandridge Rd. The RCMP Musical Ride is holding its open house and food drive in February for the first time since 2020. Photo: Doug Banks

Around Town–Events and briefs for January-February 2023

COVID variant vaccines Ottawa Medical Officer of Health Vera Etches has said the prevalence of respiratory infections is only expected… Continue reading “Around Town–Events and briefs for January-February 2023”

Pots of seedlings sit comfortably (within a shelter) under a cover of snow on Christina Key’s back deck. Most native plants need the cold of winter and the moisture of snow to germinate. Photo: Christina Keys

Winter Sowing: Growing native flowers from seed for free

Manor Park greenthumb Christina Keys outlines how winter sowing help boost native species After moving into our townhouse on Dunbarton… Continue reading “Winter Sowing: Growing native flowers from seed for free”

In October, Forêt Capitale Forest (FCF) and local volunteers planted trees along the Aviation Pkwy. The group will rely on volunteers in the area to tend the young trees for a few years to give them the best chance of growing. Photo: John Duimovich

Forêt Capitale Forest applies stewardship philosophy to tree-planting

Manor Park resident Innes Buck went to Guelph to get a degree in environmental sciences. When it came time to… Continue reading “Forêt Capitale Forest applies stewardship philosophy to tree-planting”

Ukranian family Iryna Yuchkova, right, and her daughter Victoria arrived in Ottawa in early October,

Courage carries displaced Ukrainian family to Manor Park

Thanks to Dagmara Brunst, a generous and welcoming Manor Park resident, a Ukrainian mother and her daughter were able to… Continue reading “Courage carries displaced Ukrainian family to Manor Park”

MacKay United fired up for the holiday season

Fired up by the success of another Beechwood Night Market in its Memorial Hall on October 29, MacKay United Church’s… Continue reading “MacKay United fired up for the holiday season”

A mild fall has allowed Beechwood Market to extend its Monday “Mini-Markets” throughout November and into December. Photo: Doug Banks

Community hub gathering momentum with more businesses and Holiday Night Market

My last update on The Hub was in the Chronicle’s May edition. Much has happened since then and much is… Continue reading “Community hub gathering momentum with more businesses and Holiday Night Market”