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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”

Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre Executive Director Sebastian Gaissert and Food Bank Director Patricia Lau are hoping the community comes through with more donations druing what is, for many, a difficult holiday season. Photo supplied

Local food bank needs more holiday donations

Sebastian Gaissert , executive director of the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, asks for more donations in the face of rising costs of living

The impact and reach of Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (RRCRC)’s services in our community have flourished thanks to the unwavering… Continue reading “Local food bank needs more holiday donations”

Chantal Hurtubise is an active volunteer, especially for Ottawa Community Housing. Last year, with Community Gardening Network funding, Chantal designed a raised bed community vegetable garden for the exclusive use of the tenants of 500 St Laurent Blvd. (See pages 6 and 7 for more on that garden.) Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield

Meet Your Neighbour—Chantal Hurtubise

Who are you? I’m Chantal Hurtubise, and I live in the 500 St. Laurent Blvd. apartment building. Where were you… Continue reading “Meet Your Neighbour—Chantal Hurtubise”

Manor Park Community Council Chair Mark Smith

Open house unveils new MPCC child care centre

Manor Park Community Council Chair Mark Smith casts an eye at upcoming community events

Hi Manor Park! I am thrilled to share an update on: Open House: A resounding success The Open House held… Continue reading “Open house unveils new MPCC child care centre”

The new, three-story mural at 1805 Gaspé Ave. was unveiled in September. It was created by Ottawa muralist Emilie Darlington (third from left) and local youth artists. From left to right, Maya Cultrera, Caitlyn Groleau, Emilie, Lewis Punnett Clarkson, Grace Renton and Jori Pouling. Also involved, though not pictured, are Serena Sass, Alicia Regis and Lily Fleur Marks. Photo supplied

New three-story mural at 1805 Gaspé Ave.

City of Ottawa Councillor—Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe Rawlson King

Cross-country ski trailhead in the works

From the desk of: Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King

(Editor’s note: Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King contributes a regular column on municipal news.) I am pleased that a community partnership… Continue reading “Cross-country ski trailhead in the works”

The new MPCC child care centre is filled with educational resources in an atmosphere that fosters learning and growth for toddlers and preschoolers. Graphic: MPCC

MPCC child care centre receives expansion grant

Grant will lead to $10/day daycare by 2025

Our child care centre was selected as one of the 20 centres in Ottawa to receive the new Canada Wide… Continue reading “MPCC child care centre receives expansion grant”