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Ottawa Police issued this image, asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest in connection with the Oct. 2 stabbing death on St. Laurent Boulevard. PHOTO: ottawapolice.ca

Police investigate two homicides in October

OPS asks public for assistance to help identify person of interest

Ottawa Police are investigating a pair of homicides that occurred within the boundaries of Manor Park in October. Both cases… Continue reading “Police investigate two homicides in October”

The “elbows up” figure in this image is a blow-up from one of the National Gallery’s treasures. Who is the artist?

Here’s a list of feel-good novels to help with uncertain times

Submit answer to quiz by Oct. 15 for chance to win free tour of National Gallery

“Four more years! What to do?”   In January 2025, that yelp echoed throughout the landscape — north of the 49th… Continue reading “Here’s a list of feel-good novels to help with uncertain times”

Artist and Manor Park resident Sarah Hallman holds up one of her stunning prints. PHOTO: Submitted

Experience the magic of art in New Edinburgh!

Mark your calendar for NEST 2025, coming up Sept. 27 and 28

What: The New Edinburgh Artists’ Studio Tour 2025 https://www.nestudiotour.ca  When: Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28, 2025 | 10 a.m. –… Continue reading “Experience the magic of art in New Edinburgh!”

Hairy beardtongue (Penstamon hirsutus) thrives in the harshness of Ottawa’s alvars through spring flooding and summer droughts. Enjoy its pale purple flowers in June and burgundy leaves in fall. PHOTO: Dave Keys

Gardening for climate resilience

Drought-tolerant species that do not need watering are key, says landscaping specialist

This summer, the Rideau River watershed has suffered from significant heat and lack of rain. While Manor Park’s water supply… Continue reading “Gardening for climate resilience”

Haunted Walk guide Kathryn Lyons holds up a lantern to help guide visitors through the Beechwood Cemetery. PHOTO: Ryland Coyne

Haunted Walks continue at Beechwood Cemetery through October

Tours feature spooky tales that speak to the murky and sometimes sordid past of some of those buried on the site

The sun slides below the horizon, plunging the burial ground into darkness. The hoot of a distant owl disrupts the… Continue reading “Haunted Walks continue at Beechwood Cemetery through October”

Creator Émilie C-M keeps her eyes on ‘Neil’ as he makes his way in the rain outside the Monterey Rat Cheese Shoppe. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

This hobby’s 24 ka-RAT gold

Manor Park resident dedicates her downtime to produce unique artwork

She readily admits her ‘hobby’ would be considered “weird” by many people — gross even. But a closer dive into… Continue reading “This hobby’s 24 ka-RAT gold”

Trail gets new lookout bridge

City replaces decaying structure during summer

By Iola Price We were delighted to report that in 2024 the city’s Parks and Facilities group replaced one of… Continue reading “Trail gets new lookout bridge”