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According to Ecology Ottawa, in Ottawa, about 80,000 children take buses to get to school. Across the province, that number is over 830,000. Photo: Stoneyridgefarmky from Pixabay

MPCA chair among group urging province to switch to electric school buses

A coalition of environmental groups want to see all of Ontario’s yellow school buses turned green. The groups, including Ecology… Continue reading “MPCA chair among group urging province to switch to electric school buses”

Participants in Manor Park Community Council (MPCC)’s summer day camps will experience fun and age—appropriate games and activities, indoors and out, through the summer. Photo submitted by MPCC

Registration is open for summer day camps in Manor Park

Be part of something extraordinary this summer! Summer day camps are available in Manor Park are for children aged 4… Continue reading “Registration is open for summer day camps in Manor Park”

The new Vanier Sugar Shack officially re-opened March 28 at a cremony with, from left to right, Jonathan Paquette (President of the Board of Directors of the Vanier Museopark), Martin Sénécal and François Dion (Maylan Construction), Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and city councilors Stéphanie Plante and Rawlson King, and Madeleine Meilleur (Executive Director, Vanier Museopark) Photo: Doug Banks

Mayor and local representatives savour re-opening of Vanier Sugar Shack

The Vanier Sugar Shack officially re-opened March 28 with a ceremony and ribbon-cutting featuring Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and local… Continue reading “Mayor and local representatives savour re-opening of Vanier Sugar Shack”

In this photo from the 2021 Vanier sugar shack tree-tapping, Mario Bélisle, the Vanier Museopark’s program manager and tapping facilitator, poses in habitant dress and with a power drill hanging off his belt. Photo: Marie-Frédérique Caron

Vanier Sugar Festival continues to April 2

The Vanier Sugar Festival is back in-person this year, returning today and continuing until April 2, at Richelieu Park. It’s… Continue reading “Vanier Sugar Festival continues to April 2”

Participants in Manor Park Community Council (MPCC)’s summer day camps will experience fun and age—appropriate games and activities, indoors and out, through the summer. Photo submitted by MPCC

‘Second option’ for summer child care

The Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) has a second option for families during July and August! In addition to the… Continue reading “‘Second option’ for summer child care”

Ottawa 67’s mascot Riley the Raccoon helped everyone stay active and warm during the Manor Park Community Council (MPCC)’s annual Skate Party and Chili Cook-off. Photo submitted by MPCC

Chili and skating overcome frigid temperatures for MPCC cook-off party

See the recipe for the event's winning chili

On February 4, frigid temperatures of -21 C proved no match for community spirit and delicious food as the Manor… Continue reading “Chili and skating overcome frigid temperatures for MPCC cook-off party”

Dogs and their walkers enjoy a sunny day at Mile Circle. The area is part of a National Capital Commission plan to “enhance access” to public spaces along the Ottawa River. Photo: Doug Banks

Residents react to NCC plan for George-Étienne park and Mile Circle

About 60 area residents attended an information session hosted by the National Capital Commission (NCC) about a plan to “enhance… Continue reading “Residents react to NCC plan for George-Étienne park and Mile Circle”