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Jean Boutin was a Manor Park community leader and organizer, a dedicated volunteer, an adventurist, an athlete and a great friend to many in Manor Park.

Manor Park Notables: Jean Boutin (1959-2022)

Dedicated volunteer, adventurist, father, friend

On Tuesday, December 6, surrounded by his loving family, Jean Boutin passed away at his home in Manor Park, on… Continue reading “Manor Park Notables: Jean Boutin (1959-2022)”

Lyra Evans OCDSB School Trustee Zone 6: Rideau-Vanier and Rideau-Rockcliffe

Ottawa public school board: A new year, a new plan

From the desk of Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Zone 6 Trustee Lyra Evans

It is with many mixed emotions that our district says goodbye to Director Camille Williams-Taylor, who has accepted a position… Continue reading “Ottawa public school board: A new year, a new plan”

Dogs in the hood feature image - cartoon of 4 dogs on a patch of grass.

Meet Gizmo, Milo, Grace and Merline

This is the Manor Park Chronicle’s round-up of neighbourhood pooches. The Chronicle would love to feature your dog in our… Continue reading “Meet Gizmo, Milo, Grace and Merline”

Dogs will give subtle signs of stress when being placed in uncomfortable situations they don’t feel ready to handle. Recognizing these signs can help avoid problems in the future. Photo: Santa from Pixabay

Your dog should be allowed to say ‘no,’ too

When I first started training dogs, almost two decades ago, I subscribed to the concept of per-mission-based training. It was,… Continue reading “Your dog should be allowed to say ‘no,’ too”

During her time as Assistant Deputy Minister at Citizenship and Immigration, Martha Nixon helped manage the refugee boats of Chinese people on the B.C. coast during the 1990s, the Kosovar refugee movement, and the impact of 9-11. Photo supplied

Meet your neighbour—Martha Nixon

"For me, the holidays have always been about reconnecting and spending time with friends and family around the table, sharing slow-cooked food." Photo: Cottonbro from Pexels

Connect more, and buy less, this holiday season

’Tis the season of giving and, although the increasing cost of living has our bank accounts groaning in protest, and… Continue reading “Connect more, and buy less, this holiday season”

The Bryden-Brown Family - Aimy, Jason, Jake and Ian (as photographer) took the Manor Park Chronicle to New Zealand this September. In this photo, Aimy and the boys are seen at Huka Falls which feeds Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake.

Where in the world is the Chronicle?

Just “where” you may ask? The answer: across the globe and back.

What a surprise it was to discover that since the launch of the Where in the world is the Chronicle?… Continue reading “Where in the world is the Chronicle?”