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House on Fire

Fire on Kilbarry Crescent

An early-morning fire resulted in the demolition of a home on Kilbarry Crescent earlier this month.

Person seated and stretching on yoga mat over one extended leg while other leg is bent.

Focusing on heart health and breathing can be a game changer

We have a choice. We can either reinforce stress and fear or, we can tap into emotions like joy, compassion, or gratitude. They can benefit the entire body.

Rockcliffe flying club nearing financial goals

The Rockcliffe Flying Club has reached the halfway mark in its fundraising goal, yet as winter approaches, the storied club’s future remains “uncertain.”

Young child sitting on bench in library scanning a book to his right side.+

Manor Park PS partners with Chapters Rideau to boost library

Manor Park Public School has been chosen as a recipient of the 2021 Indigo Adopt-a-School program in partnership with the Indigo Love of Reading Foundation.

Manor Park School staff recognized for contributions

This spring, Manor Park Public School Principal Marnie Patterson and Manor Park Public School Library Technician Tammy Moffatt were recognized with Ottawa Carleton District School Board Director’s Citation Awards.

The Veterans’ House: Andy Carswell Building, located on the lands of the former Canadian Forces Base Rockcliffe, is expected to begin admitting residents in February. Photo: supplied by Multifaith Housing Initiative

Veterans’ House ready to open on site of former Rockcliffe Base

Despite a delay caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada’s first support residence for homeless veterans is scheduled to open this… Continue reading “Veterans’ House ready to open on site of former Rockcliffe Base”

Two skiers enjoy the groomed trail maintained by Ski Heritage East. The non-profit group recently announced that the pilot project extending the trail from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum to the National Capital Commission Riverhouse has become permanent. Photo supplied by Ski Heritage East

A winter’s gift: Groomed Cross-country ski trails along the Ottawa River

Non-profit group announce grooming of trail from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum to the National Capital Commission Riverhouse has become permanent

[Editor’s note: This column first appeared in a 2021 edition of the Manor Park Chronicle.] Ski season opened for me… Continue reading “A winter’s gift: Groomed Cross-country ski trails along the Ottawa River”