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City of Ottawa Councillor—Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe Rawlson King

Council must focus on building safe, affordable, healthy communities

From the desk of: Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King

Rideau-Rockcliffe is rich in history. With two heritage conservation districts and individually designated homes through the ward, heritage is woven… Continue reading “Council must focus on building safe, affordable, healthy communities”

Ottawa-Vanier MP Mona Fortier

New benefits make life more affordable

From the desk of: Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Vanier Mona Fortier

Happy new year! It’s an exciting time filled with possibility and change as people pursue new goals and resolutions. However,… Continue reading “New benefits make life more affordable”

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”