Municipal

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”

Local winners in council and trustee election races

The following candidates were elected Oct. 24 as City of Ottawa councillors and school board trustees representing the Manor Park… Continue reading “Local winners in council and trustee election races”

Mayoral candidates discuss interprovincial bridge during Oct. 17 streamed debate

The contentious issue of truck traffic and a new interprovincial bridge was tackled during an Ottawa mayoral candidates debate Oct… Continue reading “Mayoral candidates discuss interprovincial bridge during Oct. 17 streamed debate”

Since launching the Automated Speed Enforcement pilot project in 2020, the city has installed red-light cameras at 75 intersections across the city. The only location in or near the Manor Park area is at Brittany Dr. and Montreal Rd. Illustration provided by the City of Ottawa

Improving Road Safety in Ottawa

From the desk of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson

As we look forward to the beginning of the new school year, I want to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of… Continue reading “Improving Road Safety in Ottawa”

Jamie Kwong, executive director of the Ottawa Safety Council, poses with local crossing guards. Photo supplied

Safety Council desperately seeking crossing guards

Between 2016 to 2020, there were 27 fatalities involving pedestrians in Ottawa. Specifically in 2020, there were 195 reported road… Continue reading “Safety Council desperately seeking crossing guards”

When voting in this municipal election, think big

From the desk of Manor Park Community Association President Natalie Belovic

Hello everyone! Welcome to fall in Ottawa. I always see this time of year as our real new year as… Continue reading “When voting in this municipal election, think big”

Editor’s POV

Stronger mayor, weaker city? A common complaint among some city-watchers during the last term of council was Ottawa Mayor Jim… Continue reading “Editor’s POV”