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The Manor Park Community Association sent this open letter to the federal minister of the environment in response to his comments in light of continued plans to build a sixth interprovincial crossing. Screenshot from National Capital Commission website

MPCA’s open letter to federal minister of the environment

Community association responds to minister’s comment on new roadway construction in light of ongoing technical tests for new interprovinical bridge

(Editor’s note: On October 25, the Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) sent the following letter via email to federal Minister… Continue reading “MPCA’s open letter to federal minister of the environment”

Transit is always a hot topic. It's sure to continue to be as OC Transpo faces rising costs, rail troubles and declining ridership. Photo: Wes Smiderle

Community hot topics

Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic sums up city issues affecting the community

Hello friends and neighbours. The year 2023 is winding down and snow is certainly soon to arrive. It’s gloomy today… Continue reading “Community hot topics”

The Sumac Footbridge was installed by the National Capital Commission last year to replace a makeshift bridge that was torn down due to safety concerns. Photo: Doug Banks

Blasdell bridge receives official name

Manor Park Community Council Director Kelsey McMahon explains the rationale behind the new name

The recently-installed pedestrian bridge at Blasdell Ave. is about to officially have a new name: Sumac Footbridge. This name is… Continue reading “Blasdell bridge receives official name”

Screenshot of NCC map of the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park study area, extending from Orleans west to Rockcliffe.

NCC plan for George-Étienne park includes Mile Circle

Open house on conceptual plan to be held Wednesday February 15

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is continuing public consultations next week to develop plans for Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park, including… Continue reading “NCC plan for George-Étienne park includes Mile Circle”

The National Capital Commission is holding an open house Wednesday February 15 about as part of a plan to "enhance access to the [Ottawa] river and animate key public spaces within" Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park. Residents can also submit online comments until Sunday February 19.

NCC seek public input on plan for Sir George-Étienne park

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is currently planning the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park and we’re looking for your feedback! In… Continue reading “NCC seek public input on plan for Sir George-Étienne park”

Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier

New benefits make life more affordable

From the desk of: Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier Mona Fortier

Happy new year! It’s an exciting time filled with possibility and change as people pursue new goals and resolutions. However,… Continue reading “New benefits make life more affordable”

Feds barging ahead with $1m sixth-crossing site assessment

The federal government will use barges to drill holes into the bottom of the Ottawa River in the coming months… Continue reading “Feds barging ahead with $1m sixth-crossing site assessment”