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In Cutupú, a small town in the northern province of the Dominican Republic, Canadians Joan Tinkess and Mary Tiner developed a system of savings and credit associations that helped families improve their lives. John Graham met Joan while posted at the Canadian Embassy in the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo (pictured). Photo: Falco from Pixabay

The Marvel of Cutupú

The achievements of two Canadian women in the Dominican Republic

An inspired collaboration between two Canadian women and the women of a small village in the Dominican Republic is lifting… Continue reading “The Marvel of Cutupú”

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”