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This year, make time for Kindness Week

Canada celebrates this reminder of Kindness Week, a time to think about others during the third week of February

I’m a huge advocate of kindness. It’s incredibly easy to express and often costs nothing. Over the years I’ve highlighted… Continue reading “This year, make time for Kindness Week”

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MP Notable-Robert Bennett and Marion Eileen Bennett

Proud, early ‘settlers’ of the Village of Manor Park. Centurions, lovingly inseparable for 77 years.

Bob and Marion Bennett were a dedicated team, partners in marriage and in their commitment to and involvement in the… Continue reading “MP Notable-Robert Bennett and Marion Eileen Bennett”

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Meet your neighbour: Matt Pal

Who are you? I’m Matt Pal and I recently moved into our home on Bedford Cres. with my wife, Ching,… Continue reading “Meet your neighbour: Matt Pal”

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Listing the appeal of neighbourhoods

Lists are always in vogue. Either you like them, or you don’t. The best this, the best that, the best… Continue reading “Listing the appeal of neighbourhoods”

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A focus on raptors (part one)

Bird-watcher Frances Legault focuses the lenses of neighbourhood enthusiasts on hawks and ospreys

This edition of Birds in the Neighbourhood is part one of a special focus on raptors, also known as birds… Continue reading “A focus on raptors (part one)”

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Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?

John Forsey counts the reasons why the province’s proposed approach to bike lanes is a terrible idea that won’t help ease congestion

On Oct. 21 the Ontario government introduced a bill under which municipalities would be required to obtain provincial approval before… Continue reading “Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?”

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MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)

Dedicated to family and true to himself, Michael found joy in life’s little moments.

The great grandson of Sir John Abbott, Canada’s third prime minister, David Michael Buckley, better known as Mike, was born… Continue reading “MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)”