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A fresh face gazes out at construction on Braemar St. in 1947. See below for more details.

Chronicling Manor Park history

The Manor Park Chronicle has conveyed information about the thoughts, decisions and actions of the community throughout Manor Park history… Continue reading “Chronicling Manor Park history”

An aerial view of a burgeoning Manor Park in the 1950s. Our (Sharleen's!) best guess is that today's Anthony Vincent Park is top left centre, followed by (in descending order) Bedford Cres. intersecting Farnham Cres. followed by Dunvegan Rd.and a strip of Birch Ave. at the very bottom. Photo from Canada Yearbook

Fewer pages, cut-and-paste and blown deadlines

In 1979, I became editor of the Manor Park Newsletter, as it was then called. I had worked on the… Continue reading “Fewer pages, cut-and-paste and blown deadlines”

Replacing the Malakoff Ave. signs in preparation for ones bearing the new name of St. Laurent in 1951 is just one of the many tasks that preoccupied early Manor Park residents.Journal photo provided by Capital Press

Flashbacks from our past

Before the Second World War, young Manor Park was bush and open countryside in Gloucester Township. Apart from a few… Continue reading “Flashbacks from our past”

Manor Park Community Council Chair Mark Smith

Honouring community history and engagement through 75 Years of the Chronicle

Happy New Year, Manor Park! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season, and on behalf of the MPCC, I… Continue reading “Honouring community history and engagement through 75 Years of the Chronicle”

This bald eagle was spotted near the Rockcliffe Pkwy. Photo: Christine Hanrahan

Annual Christmas bird count draws local ‘watchers

Manor Park bird watchers participating in the annual Christmas Bird Count this year had plenty to see. First started in… Continue reading “Annual Christmas bird count draws local ‘watchers”

The new approach of "emergent curriculum" allows children's interests to guide their own learning. Photo: MPCC

Partnerships help educators meets the needs of all children

MPCC’s Before and After-School in Manor Park strives to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all children. We would… Continue reading “Partnerships help educators meets the needs of all children”

Jairius Mangondo receives a gift from Santa at the Yule Manor Co-op Christmas celebration held December 17 2023. Photo: Doug Banks

Yule Manor Co-op holiday celebration prevails

A Yule Manor Co-op holiday tradition continued this year, thanks to quick-thinking from staff at the Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource… Continue reading “Yule Manor Co-op holiday celebration prevails”