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Manor Park Chronicle's 2023 November-December Where in the World is the Chronicle feature.

Where in the world is the Chronicle?

Sarah McCabe submitted this edition’s “Where in the world is the Manor Park Chronicle?”. Felicia and Thomas McCabe took their… Continue reading “Where in the world is the Chronicle?”

Kathy Southee (1951-2023)

Manor Park Notables: Kathy Southee (1951-2023)

Lover of family and friends; humanity and nature – lover of life itself!

Kathy Southee (née Florence Kathleen Weekes) lived life to the fullest and with passion. Wife of Rick, mother to Reg,… Continue reading “Manor Park Notables: Kathy Southee (1951-2023)”

Times change, people don't. This undated photo show a crowd gathered for a skating party during a chilly day in the 1960s outside Manor Park Public Schoo. Currently, Manor Park Community Council is getting ready to prepare the rinks for a new skating season. Photo archives

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”

John Graham's account of his time as a young naval cadet on the HCMS La Hulloise during Queen Elizabeth II's naval coronation in 1953 drew responses from readers.

Letters to the editor

Reader feedback submitted to the 2023 November-December edition

These are letters to the editor submitted to the Manor Park Chronicle. Naval inquiry I was intrigued by John Graham’s… Continue reading “Letters to the editor”

Chantal Hurtubise is an active volunteer, especially for Ottawa Community Housing. Last year, with Community Gardening Network funding, Chantal designed a raised bed community vegetable garden for the exclusive use of the tenants of 500 St Laurent Blvd. (See pages 6 and 7 for more on that garden.) Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield

Meet Your Neighbour—Chantal Hurtubise

Who are you? I’m Chantal Hurtubise, and I live in the 500 St. Laurent Blvd. apartment building. Where were you… Continue reading “Meet Your Neighbour—Chantal Hurtubise”

When invitations to dinner parties start rolling in during the holidays, be sure to RSVP. It’s an easy way to show your host courtesy and respect. Photo: Cottonbro from Pexels

Don’t forget to RSVP this holiday season

You know how people say you should work in the service industry at some point in your life so that… Continue reading “Don’t forget to RSVP this holiday season”

City of Ottawa Councillor—Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe Rawlson King

Cross-country ski trailhead in the works

From the desk of: Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King

(Editor’s note: Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor Rawlson King contributes a regular column on municipal news.) I am pleased that a community partnership… Continue reading “Cross-country ski trailhead in the works”