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Ruminations on the weight of a neighbourhood bridge.

There’s nothing more local than the neighbourhood bridge

A favourite golden oldie pop song is Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge over Troubled Water. The melody builds softly, slowly, eventually… Continue reading “There’s nothing more local than the neighbourhood bridge”

After installing a new pedestrian bridge at the end of Blasdell Ave., the NCC is inviting members of the community to submit names.

Blasdell Bridge naming rights gifted to community

There is a new pedestrian bridge now ready for walkers, cyclists, runners, and (all too soon) cross-country skiers.So how did… Continue reading “Blasdell Bridge naming rights gifted to community”

Dogs in the hood feature image - cartoon of 4 dogs on a patch of grass.

Meet Kielbasa “Boss” H. Barksdale, Poppy, Harvey and Ollie

This is the Manor Park Chronicle’s round-up of neighbourhood pooches. The Chronicle would love to feature your dog in our… Continue reading “Meet Kielbasa “Boss” H. Barksdale, Poppy, Harvey and Ollie”

At MPCC summer camp, Sam Proulx has her hair braided by fellow camper Maki Kobayashi, left, and counsellor Anna Jack. Photo supplied by MPCC

MPCC child care and early learning

This summer we were able to extend our before- and after-school license to offer care to children in the months… Continue reading “MPCC child care and early learning”

MPCC arts programming

Peach, apple, cherry, blueberry – what is your favourite type of pie? Having trouble deciding? Good thing that Rock the… Continue reading “MPCC arts programming”

Since launching the Automated Speed Enforcement pilot project in 2020, the city has installed red-light cameras at 75 intersections across the city. The only location in or near the Manor Park area is at Brittany Dr. and Montreal Rd. Illustration provided by the City of Ottawa

Improving Road Safety in Ottawa

From the desk of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson

As we look forward to the beginning of the new school year, I want to acknowledge the tremendous efforts of… Continue reading “Improving Road Safety in Ottawa”

Jamie Kwong, executive director of the Ottawa Safety Council, poses with local crossing guards. Photo supplied

Safety Council desperately seeking crossing guards

Between 2016 to 2020, there were 27 fatalities involving pedestrians in Ottawa. Specifically in 2020, there were 195 reported road… Continue reading “Safety Council desperately seeking crossing guards”