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Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard

Collaboration is the key in effecting change

From the desk of: Ottawa-Vanier Member of Provincial Parliament Lucille Collard

I am proud to be entering my fourth year as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier. As the challenges… Continue reading “Collaboration is the key in effecting change”

Jean Boutin was a Manor Park community leader and organizer, a dedicated volunteer, an adventurist, an athlete and a great friend to many in Manor Park.

Manor Park Notables: Jean Boutin (1959-2022)

Dedicated volunteer, adventurist, father, friend

On Tuesday, December 6, surrounded by his loving family, Jean Boutin passed away at his home in Manor Park, on… Continue reading “Manor Park Notables: Jean Boutin (1959-2022)”

Manor Park Estates community benefits agreement fostering collaboration

From the desk of Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic

I am privileged to be part of the community benefits agreement (CBA) committee that was struck to advance the cause… Continue reading “Manor Park Estates community benefits agreement fostering collaboration”

The [City of Ottawa’s] Rapid Response Table has demonstrated that families facing homelessness can either be stabilized in their current home or be rehoused quickly and effectively if given flexible support geared to their particular needs. Photo: Pixabay

Homelessness lab and city agree on new approach to reduce family homelessness

The City of Ottawa is adopting a new approach to redressing family homelessness. It’s called progressive engagement, a systemic response… Continue reading “Homelessness lab and city agree on new approach to reduce family homelessness”

The RCMP Musical Ride officers hold a practice session in December in their stables and visitor centre. For the first time since 2020, and coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the RCMP, the Musical Ride is holding its open house and food drive event Saturday February 4. See page 5 of this edition for more details. Photo: Doug Banks

RCMP Musical Ride Open House

For the first time since 2020, the RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive is back. The doors open… Continue reading “RCMP Musical Ride Open House”

Manor Park Public School grade-5 students used their media studies savvy to help Ottawa Stray Cat Rescue (OSCatR) get more stray cats adopted.

Manor Park Public School students support stray cat rescue

Making curriculum relate to the real world isn’t always easy, but our grade 5 ETFI (English to French Immersion) classes… Continue reading “Manor Park Public School students support stray cat rescue”

Lyra Evans OCDSB School Trustee Zone 6: Rideau-Vanier and Rideau-Rockcliffe

Ottawa public school board: A new year, a new plan

From the desk of Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Zone 6 Trustee Lyra Evans

It is with many mixed emotions that our district says goodbye to Director Camille Williams-Taylor, who has accepted a position… Continue reading “Ottawa public school board: A new year, a new plan”