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One of the four dedicated crews working out of Ottawa Fire Station 57 on Beechwood Avenue are, left to right, Capt. Tracey Fields, Laurence (Larry) Lemieux, Chris Lee and Tim Bernardi. PHOTO: RYLAND COYNE

ON CALL:

Fire Station 57 crews dedicated to protecting local residents

They are firefighters, first and foremost. But after speaking with one of the crews of Ottawa Fire Station 57, it’s… Continue reading “ON CALL:”

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Third ‘Elbows Up’ quiz features famous masterpiece

For our third ‘Elbows Up’ art quiz, you are asked to name the artist and the name he ‘finally’ gave his masterpiece.   This… Continue reading “Third ‘Elbows Up’ quiz features famous masterpiece”

Nina Lepage

Meet Your Neighbour: Nina Lepage

Manor Park resident is a Hatha Yoga teacher, a Nordic Walking master trainer, personal trainer and fitness trainer

Who are you? Nina Munthe-Lepage Where were you born? Wimbledon , UK  Why did you choose your occupation?  Did you… Continue reading “Meet Your Neighbour: Nina Lepage”

Photographer Dave Keys captured a close-up of this wild turkey at Beechwood Cemetery recently. PHOTO: DAVE KEYS

Talking turkey in and around Manor Park

Wild birds part of local neighbourhood landscape for years now

I doubt there is anyone residing in Manor Park — or indeed, the surrounding areas — who have not seen… Continue reading “Talking turkey in and around Manor Park”

Mallory poses with her dad Andrew during a birthday celebration. PHOTO: JENNIFER HEPBURN-KATZ

Manor Park native to run London Marathon in honour of her father

Mallory Katz raising funds for MS Society prior to her journey in April

Hello Manor Park! I’m Mallory, and I grew up in Manor Park, attending MPPS (class of 2012) and playing with… Continue reading “Manor Park native to run London Marathon in honour of her father”

The author Gregory Thompson handling Diesel in a marked retrieve. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

GOOD DOG: Training, goals and key ingredients

The second in a series of Chronicle columns on dog training from Greg Thompson

Why is training your dog of critical importance?  The answer to this question is not as self-evident as one may… Continue reading “GOOD DOG: Training, goals and key ingredients”

The newest Little Free Library is open for business along Farnham Crescent near Birch Avenue. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

New Little Free Library takes hold in Manor Park

Weekend DIY project leads to valued addition for community

Manor Park’s mini network of Little Free Libraries added to its numbers this fall. The latest chapter in this developing… Continue reading “New Little Free Library takes hold in Manor Park”