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The National Capital Commission is holding an open house Wednesday February 15 about as part of a plan to "enhance access to the [Ottawa] river and animate key public spaces within" Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park. Residents can also submit online comments until Sunday February 19.

NCC seek public input on plan for Sir George-Étienne park

The National Capital Commission (NCC) is currently planning the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Park and we’re looking for your feedback! In… Continue reading “NCC seek public input on plan for Sir George-Étienne park”

Whether you take 10,000 steps or 100, a stroll through the neighbourhood in the company of a friend stimulates the brain through social activity and the opportunity of noticing and appreciating the beauty of the world around you. Photo: Liza Summer Pexels

Gratitude and awe can change our perspectives

Louise Lettstrom-Hannant examines the benefits of

The new year has begun. Hopefully, we have come through the worst of the pandemic. There is still enough worrying… Continue reading “Gratitude and awe can change our perspectives”

As in the above 2021 image, the trees at the Vanier Museopark are ready but the equipment isn't. A tree-tapping event this weekend has been cancelled. Photo: Marie-Frédérique Caro

Vanier Museopark weekend tree-tapping cancelled

The Vanier Sugar Festival will continue as scheduled March 27-April 2

The planned for treet-tapping at the Vanier Museopark sugarbush for Saturday February 18 has been cancelled. The traditional tree-tapping event,… Continue reading “Vanier Museopark weekend tree-tapping cancelled”

Colour and texture bring life to a winter garden

Manor Park gardener Christina Keys shines some light on the many appealing qualities of the garden in winter

“Sparkling and shimmering, frosted by the earth’s breath itself, you’ll become a winter gardener in a heartbeat, desperate for the… Continue reading “Colour and texture bring life to a winter garden”

Iryna Yushkova and her daughter Viktoria in their new home. Photo: Liliane Keryluk

Our community housing

As reported in the Chronicle’s November-December edition, Iryna Yushkova and her daughter Viktoria arrived in Ottawa on October 6, 2022,… Continue reading “Our community housing”

The evolution of neighbourhoods is complicated but when neighbourhoods work, their residents are happy with the local amenities, like these ski trails accessible at Mile Circle. Photo: Marie-Frédérique Caron

Neighbourhoods face resolutions, revolutions and revelation

In this Chronicle Essay, Douglas Cornish explores the complex, and often fraught, evolution of neighbourhoods

This is a resolutionary time of year. People make resolutions, break them, forget they even made them, or wonder why… Continue reading “Neighbourhoods face resolutions, revolutions and revelation”

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”