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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”

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”

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Supervisor Melanie Proulx

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Programming for November-December 2023

Soccer has wrapped up, fitness classes are moving and grooving, and Jr. NBA is making a slam dunk at Manor… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Programming for November-December 2023”

Once an unusual sight in winter, American goldfinches are now common. Photo: Christine Hanrahan

Fall migration brings a range of hungry birds

Frances Legault highlights some of the birds spotted in the neighbourhood by Manor Park birdwatchers during the fall 2023 migration

The fall bird migration is in full flight. It’s slower than spring migration, with longer stopovers. Many species of birds… Continue reading “Fall migration brings a range of hungry birds”

November is Music and Meditation month at MacKay United Church with sessions every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. from November 14 to December 5. Screenshot from MacKay website

MacKay United stages Christmas music and more

Seasonal music, a night market, a wonderful concert, candlelight service, and a big, big bake sale are the highlights of… Continue reading “MacKay United stages Christmas music and more”

Mother Marie Thomas d'Aquin poses with Rex, her Great Dane. Photo supplied

Vanier Museopark showcases feminist congregations

Visitors can discover a brand-new temporary Vanier Museoparc exhibit, “Mother Marie Thomas d’Aquin and the Sisters of the Jeanne d’Arc… Continue reading “Vanier Museopark showcases feminist congregations”