Social Issues

Car homeless move on, but they aren’t going away
Leigh Adamson has a lot to say about the man who was living in his broken-down car at the east… Continue reading “Car homeless move on, but they aren’t going away”

Local food bank needs more holiday donations
Sebastian Gaissert , executive director of the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, asks for more donations in the face of rising costs of living
The impact and reach of Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (RRCRC)’s services in our community have flourished thanks to the unwavering… Continue reading “Local food bank needs more holiday donations”

Open house unveils new MPCC child care centre
Manor Park Community Council Chair Mark Smith casts an eye at upcoming community events
Hi Manor Park! I am thrilled to share an update on: Open House: A resounding success The Open House held… Continue reading “Open house unveils new MPCC child care centre”

Cross-country ski trailhead in the works
From the desk of: Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King
(Editor’s note: Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King contributes a regular column on municipal news.) I am pleased that a community partnership… Continue reading “Cross-country ski trailhead in the works”

MPCC child care centre receives expansion grant
Grant will lead to $10/day daycare by 2025
Our child care centre was selected as one of the 20 centres in Ottawa to receive the new Canada Wide… Continue reading “MPCC child care centre receives expansion grant”

Dementia Society launches online learning hub
The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County has posted its educational material online to make sure that anyone affected… Continue reading “Dementia Society launches online learning hub”

Blasdell bridge receives official name
Manor Park Community Council Director Kelsey McMahon explains the rationale behind the new name
The recently-installed pedestrian bridge at Blasdell Ave. is about to officially have a new name: Sumac Footbridge. This name is… Continue reading “Blasdell bridge receives official name”