Fall 2026 brings old, new issues to our community

Young Cardinal Glen athlete excels on the track

Many track athletes may focus on one or perhaps two events. A young Cardinal Glen resident excels at four and… Continue reading “Young Cardinal Glen athlete excels on the track”

Fall 2026 brings old, new issues to our community

Welcome to September, it’s been quite a year! Our sidewalk battle yielded a small result, not enough to impact the… Continue reading “Fall 2026 brings old, new issues to our community”

MPCA offers input on Beechwood Avenue study

Beechwood Avenue — reimagined! That is the focus of City of Ottawa’s ‘Public Realm Plan’ for this area’s key transportation… Continue reading “MPCA offers input on Beechwood Avenue study”

Workers have drilled bore holes at various sites along the Aviation Parkway to determine the feasibility of widening the road to four lanes. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

PSPC tests for parkway widening 

Crews with Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) have drilled boreholes in multiple sites along the Aviation Parkway. The work… Continue reading “PSPC tests for parkway widening “

In Ontario, smoke alarms must be placed on every storey as well as outside all sleeping areas. The onus is on the homeowner to install the alarms and maintain them. PHOTO: RYLAND COYNE

Fire prevention efforts aim to keep everyone safe

A key duty for firefighters in Ottawa is fire prevention. For more than 20 years, that part of their job… Continue reading “Fire prevention efforts aim to keep everyone safe”

Reverend Susan Lewis (left) prepares to baptize young Beatrice Trudeau (centre front) and her brother Niall (back) during the Easter service. Looking on (left to right) are the children's grandparents Brian and Mary Wolff, and parents Clara and Mike Trudeau. PHOTO: DIANA POITRAS

Holy Week services highlight busy spring at St. Columba

It has been an incredibly busy spring thus far at St. Columba. March 17 marked the 66th anniversary of the… Continue reading “Holy Week services highlight busy spring at St. Columba”

The author Gregory Thompson handling Diesel in a marked retrieve. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

GOOD DOG: Socialization/habituation and humane treatment

By way of introduction to readers who have recently joined us, Good Dog is founded on three key precepts: human… Continue reading “GOOD DOG: Socialization/habituation and humane treatment”