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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”

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”