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Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a number of progressive brain diseases, including Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. The number of people diagnosed with some form of dementia locally is expected to more than double by 2030 to about 60,000. Photo: Silvia from Pixabay

Dementia Society launches online learning hub

The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County has posted its educational material online to make sure that anyone affected… Continue reading “Dementia Society launches online learning hub”

The final group of Encounters with Canada students posed at the main stairway in March 2020 during “Medicine and Health” week. The following week, the world shut down with restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo supplied by Historica Canada

Manor Park Community Council’s new home has a deep history

In March of 2020, Manor Park likely seemed suddenly quieter than many Canadian neighbourhoods. The weekly stream of teen participants… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Council’s new home has a deep history”

In Italian American Reconciliation, Linden House Theatre founder Janet Uren plays Aunt May, a wise old woman who helps the two main characters navigate the world of women. Photo supplied

Linden House Theatre stages an Italian American folk tale

Janet Uren

Linden House Theatre opened last week with yet another delightful play by playwright, John Patrick Shanley. Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation… Continue reading “Linden House Theatre stages an Italian American folk tale”

Different cities, regions and countries manage their dog waste in their own ways. Some install dedicated bins for dog feces so that it can disposed of in a way that doesn’t damage the environment or end up in a landfill. The City of Ottawa dictates that dog owners dispose of their beloved companion’s waste “on his or premises” (i.e., flush it down the toilet where it will be treated by the sewage plant). However, few seem to follow this bylaw. Photo: Manfred Antranias Zimmer from Pixabay

If it’s brown, flush it down

Diana Poitras, St. Columba parish administrator, is among many who want to see pet waste bylaws applied with more rigour–or for other solutions to be explored

I love animals – dogs, cats, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, gerbils, hamsters – you name it. I appreciate the comfort, joy… Continue reading “If it’s brown, flush it down”

Before-and-After-school in Manor Park Supervisor Amy Mombourquette, Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) child care and early learning for November-December 2023

MPCC Child Care and Manor Park Before and After-School program had so much interest this school year. This has helped… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) child care and early learning for November-December 2023”

Champion pie-baker Wincent Wozniak took home first prize at Rock the Block with this chocolate hazelnut raspberry pie. Photo supplied

MPCC’s Rock the block 2023 recap

This year’s annual MPPC’s Rock the Block was such a blast! Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make… Continue reading “MPCC’s Rock the block 2023 recap”

Sophie (left) and Vivienne were co-owners of the “Felted Friends business at last year’s Ottawa Children’s Market. Photo: Megan Lelli

Children’s marketplace returns for second year

The second annual Ottawa Children’s Market returns to Manor Park in November to showcase the burgeoning entrepreneurial skills and business… Continue reading “Children’s marketplace returns for second year”