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Portrait of Manor Park Notable subject Diane "Di" bethunne who passed awa y in 2024

Diane “Di” Bethune (1935-2024)

Bright, funny and selfless, Di absolutely craved knowledge and sharing that knowledge with others

Diane “Di” Bethune, who moved to Manor Park with her husband in 1966 to raise their children here, died in… Continue reading “Diane “Di” Bethune (1935-2024)”

Photo of Craig Storey for May-June 2024 Meet Your Neighbour

Meet you neighbour: Craig Storey

The Meet Your Neighbour feature for the May-June edition of the Manor Park Chronicle features local resident Crag Storey, Who… Continue reading “Meet you neighbour: Craig Storey”

Photo of Nova, one of the dogs featured in the March-April 2-24 edition of Dogs in the Hood

Dogs in the ‘Hood for March-April 2024

Your Manor Park dog, too, can have their moment of fame in the Chronicle! If you’d like your pooch to… Continue reading “Dogs in the ‘Hood for March-April 2024”

2024 March-April Meet your neighbour: Assma Basalamah

Meet your neighbour: Assma Basalamah

Who are you? I’m your neighbour and a member of the Manor Park Community Association board. I have the delight… Continue reading “Meet your neighbour: Assma Basalamah”

A photo of a child running through a puddle to illustrate Douglas Cornish column about the significace of neighbourhood streets. Photo is by Doug Banks

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”

Image of man fustrated by incivility

Let’s try to contribute to an increase in civility

From rocketing food and gas prices and growing inflation to higher interest rates and soaring crime rates, everything around us… Continue reading “Let’s try to contribute to an increase in civility”

A photo of Chantal’s family dog Bug, a two-year-old Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever who does not have separation issues but does enjoy checking out what the local teenager are up to. Ph

Managing your dog’s separation anxiety

Navigating separation anxiety in dogs can be an emotional rollercoaster for both pet and guardian alike. The mere mention of… Continue reading “Managing your dog’s separation anxiety”