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Native bees thrive on tree pollen, like the type available through early red or silver maple flower, like one pictured here on a fallen branch in Richelieu Park after April's ice storm. Photo: Christina Keys

‘No Mow May’ is everywhere, but there are local nuances

Chronicle gardening writer Christina Keys explores the merits of this latest trend

Over the past couple of years, you’ve probably heard of the “No Mow May” challenge. The concept behind No Mow… Continue reading “‘No Mow May’ is everywhere, but there are local nuances”

Did you have damage to your lawn from this winter’s snow removal? An alternative to repairing the lawn is to replace the portion near the road with fresh arborist wood chips. Photo: Christina Keys

Curb your (gardening) enthusiasm

Did you have damage to your lawn from this winter’s snow removal? An alternative to repairing the lawn is to… Continue reading “Curb your (gardening) enthusiasm”

About 60 to 70 people attended a recent popen house on plans to continue development of Wateridge Village, the site of the former Canadian Forces Base Rockcliffe east of St. Laurent Blvd. Screenshot of open house illustration created by Canada Lands Company

Wateridge Village holds open house on new phases

Hopes to begin re-opening Hemlock Rd. in 2024

Wateridge Village, the burgeoning neighbourhood east of Aviation Pkwy., held an open house recently to present plans for upcoming phases… Continue reading “Wateridge Village holds open house on new phases”

Marc Patry argues that the City of Ottawa's new vacant unit tax (VUT) is creating an unnecessary burden on taxpayers while it may also fail to capture vacant units while producing an unintentional "windfall" from residents who miss the filing deadline. Photo: Vitali Adutskevich Pexels

The city’s vacant unit tax is a needless burden for taxpayers

Marc Patry argues that there isn't enough transparency over how vacant properites will be rooted out and the number of new units that will be created for the housing market

Many of us will have received a letter from the City of Ottawa over the past few months. Over three… Continue reading “The city’s vacant unit tax is a needless burden for taxpayers”

Manor Park Public School students Hazel Rank and Oliver Brinkman is are part of the tech crew for the school's 2023 musical production of the Beauty and the Beast. Photo supplied by Manor Park Public School

Manor Park Public School marks the return of Beauty and the Beast musical

Did you know people say “break a leg” not only because it wishes people good luck but also because the… Continue reading “Manor Park Public School marks the return of Beauty and the Beast musical”

This image shows Andrea Stewart and her husband John Delacourt's little library on Hemlock Rd.

Manor Park’s little libraries have a long reach in the neighbourhood

Andrea Stewart tours some of our local little libraries

It is said that love can make you do crazy things, and it turns out that the love of books… Continue reading “Manor Park’s little libraries have a long reach in the neighbourhood”

Despite up-and-down temperatures and relentless snowfall, the Manor Park rink remained sturdy enough to host a February bash and many rink-users . . . even if not all of them wore skates. Photo: Doug Banks

Looking ahead at Beechwood, future schools, and the number 17 bus route

Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic's overview of community issues

Je prends cette occasion pour vous mettre la puce a l’oreille a propos de quelques dossiers qui ont beaucoup d’impact… Continue reading “Looking ahead at Beechwood, future schools, and the number 17 bus route”