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Earlier this summer, Christina Keys, left, and Eugenie Walters weeded and prepared the soil around the Manor Park Community Council sign for the new plants. Photo by Christina Keys

Native plant demo garden takes root

Manor Park greenthumb Christina Keys discusses the importance of a new garden devoted to native plans

The Manor Park Community Association (MPCA)’s Environmental Sustainability Committee is very pleased to introduce the Manor Park Native Plant Demonstration… Continue reading “Native plant demo garden takes root”

Editor’s POV

Stronger mayor, weaker city? A common complaint among some city-watchers during the last term of council was Ottawa Mayor Jim… Continue reading “Editor’s POV”

Along with its after-school programs, the MPCC holds an eight-week summer daycamp. Among attendees this summer were Knowles Eyvindson (back) and, left to right, Matteya Howe, Isabella Lopes, Riah Howe and Winn Garten. Photo supplied by MPCC

Child care fees will be going down–soon

Parents interested in the federal-provincial $10 daycare program will have to wait a while longer. Last March, the federal government… Continue reading “Child care fees will be going down–soon”

A brief downpour couldn’t douse the festive spirits of those attending the MPCC’s second summer Pints in the Park event. Photo supplied by Manor Park Community Council

Sunset Soiree and Pints in the Park 2022

Summer social and strumming and suds in the park both significant successes

Where were you on Saturday July 2, 2022? Were you enjoying the sunshine in one of our bright blue Adirondak… Continue reading “Sunset Soiree and Pints in the Park 2022”

A reconstruction of the theft. Illustration by John Graham

Gang of Manor Park thieves unmasked but uncaught

When his squirrel-proof birdfeeder began disappearing, John Graham knew he couldn't be dealing with ordinary criminals.

Early this summer we and our neighbour across the street were alarmed to discover that our bird feeders had disappeared…. Continue reading “Gang of Manor Park thieves unmasked but uncaught”

Eleanor Duncanson (pictured) and Wendy Trethewey have been hard at work restoring the 55-year-old mural in St. Columba Anglican Church, first painted in 1967 by Rod Williamson. Photo byWendy Trethewey

Preserving a piece of history

Diana Poitras speaks to two artists restoring a storied St. Columba mural

Nineteen sixty-seven is considered one of the most remarkable years in Canada. Amongst other headlines in the news and events… Continue reading “Preserving a piece of history”

Kindness inspires and ripples across our neighbourhood

Imagine signing the lease on your new personal training studio and gym only to have to close the doors just… Continue reading “Kindness inspires and ripples across our neighbourhood”