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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”

Two children leaping off a residential road. Image used to illustrate an essay from students about Manor park history,

Students examine Manor Park history

Note from Polaris teacher Kate Punette: Last school term, teens in the Local History and Community News class at The… Continue reading “Students examine Manor Park history”

Photo of April 2024 eclipse moment of totality

Moment of totality