Chronicle Essay
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”
Grandparents’ Day recognizes increasingly critical social role
National Grandparents’ Day is observed every year on the second Sunday of September. This year it fell on September 8…. Continue reading “Grandparents’ Day recognizes increasingly critical social role”
Neighbourhoods are works-in-progress
I heard someone say when talking about the City of Ottawa that it will be nice once it’s finished! Is… Continue reading “Neighbourhoods are works-in-progress”
Where the ‘street’ has no name, but deep meaning
Confucius is believed to have said the strength of a nation derives from the integrity of a home. Who can… Continue reading “Where the ‘street’ has no name, but deep meaning”
A community lived through the pages
This Douglas Cornish essay celebrates the Chronicle's 75th anniversary by examining its role in the community
Everything is local. Politics certainly is, as are newspapers. Yes, newspapers still do exist. The Globe and Mail, New York… Continue reading “A community lived through the pages”
Re-setting our clocks to Manor Park Standard Time
We recently changed the clocks back to standard time. Oddly enough it was on Guy Fawkes Day this year, November… Continue reading “Re-setting our clocks to Manor Park Standard Time”
Start your season with a clean slate
This is the time of year for traditional spring cleaning. There is a fall cleanup, but things are usually put… Continue reading “Start your season with a clean slate”