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A photo of a house that will be demolished to make way for infill development.

Neighbourhoods are works-in-progress

I heard someone say when talking about the City of Ottawa that it will be nice once it’s finished! Is… Continue reading “Neighbourhoods are works-in-progress”

Several members of the 63rd Ottawa Cubs, who meet at St. Columnba Church, reached the finals of the Voyageur Council Kub Kar Rally in April.

Local Cubs clean up at Kub Kar Rally

The 63rd Ottawa Cubs, who meet at St. Columba Church, had a great time at the Voyageur Council Kub Kar… Continue reading “Local Cubs clean up at Kub Kar Rally”

Portrait of Manor Park Notable subject Diane "Di" bethunne who passed awa y in 2024

Diane “Di” Bethune (1935-2024)

Bright, funny and selfless, Di absolutely craved knowledge and sharing that knowledge with others

Diane “Di” Bethune, who moved to Manor Park with her husband in 1966 to raise their children here, died in… Continue reading “Diane “Di” Bethune (1935-2024)”

The gated dead end on Hemlock Rd. offers a safe option to park for the night. Since Claude’s story became widely reported in the media, posts have been planted along the south side of the road, possibly as a deterrent for other vehicles. Photo: Doug Banks

‘Housing emergency’ doesn’t spare Manor Park

When the world ceased to make sense – as it often did during the pandemic – Leigh Adamson went on… Continue reading “‘Housing emergency’ doesn’t spare Manor Park”

A helemeted man wearing sunglasses riding a bike in Manor Park

Safer cycling network still needed

John Gomes is a real estate agent who has lived in the neighbourhood for 12 years. His wife works at… Continue reading “Safer cycling network still needed”

A photo of two children riding in the front trailer of a bike along the canal.

Safe cycling for the family this summer

We’re bicycle-loving parents with For Our Kids Ottawa-Gatineau. We want to share these exciting family-friendly events our group is organizing… Continue reading “Safe cycling for the family this summer”

A photo of volunteers at the 2024 Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Sale

Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Sale returns to form

It takes a crew of dedicated, tireless volunteers, both on sale days and in the months preceding, to produce a… Continue reading “Rockcliffe Park Spring Book Sale returns to form”