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Photo of cyclists along the Sir George-Etienne Cartier Park pathway. Photo provided by NCC

NCC approves riverfront parkway plan

After a three-year planning process, the National Capital Commission (NCC) has approved the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Riverfront Parkway Plan. The… Continue reading “NCC approves riverfront parkway plan”

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Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?

John Forsey counts the reasons why the province’s proposed approach to bike lanes is a terrible idea that won’t help ease congestion

On Oct. 21 the Ontario government introduced a bill under which municipalities would be required to obtain provincial approval before… Continue reading “Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?”

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MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)

Dedicated to family and true to himself, Michael found joy in life’s little moments.

The great grandson of Sir John Abbott, Canada’s third prime minister, David Michael Buckley, better known as Mike, was born… Continue reading “MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)”

Photo of Jennifer Cook Baniczky and colleague Stacey volunteering at Shepherds of Good Hope in downtown Ottawa

Shepherds community soup kitchen still needs your help

Jennifer Cook Baniczky has been a volunteer there for almost 40 years and although there have been a lot of changes, the need remains enormous.

I have been a Saturday volunteer at the Shepherds of Good Hope soup kitchen for almost 40 years. It has… Continue reading “Shepherds community soup kitchen still needs your help”

Photo of CAF representative speaking at Remembrance Day ceremonies at Beechwood Cemetery

Remembrance Day ceremonies at Beechwood Cemetery

Chronicle photographer Doug Banks captured these images of the 2024 Remembrance Day ceremonies at Beechwood Cemetery.

Councillor eyes local priorities as budget process unfolds

Manor Park residents are out for a walk on a sunny afternoon. Trees have donned blazing red and orange leaves… Continue reading “Councillor eyes local priorities as budget process unfolds”

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Community shaken, but optimistic, about safety

Birch Ave. murder ‘shocking’ but an ‘exception’ to the rule

The recent homicide on Birch Ave.—resulting from a weekly poker game, according to Ottawa police—has left some in the community… Continue reading “Community shaken, but optimistic, about safety”