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In 2021, Ski Heritage East Head Groomer Lyle Fair (right) works the Ginzu Groomer being towed by a Yahama snowmobile. (The group acquired a second Ginzu in 2022.) Photo supplied by Ski Heritage East

Gaspé trailhead funding gets city approval

Urban cross-country skiing boosted by approved funds

The new home of Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) could soon serve as a trailhead for the city’s extensive urban… Continue reading “Gaspé trailhead funding gets city approval”

The Ecumenical Bonspiel trophy tracked the results of a curling rivalry across 38 years Photo: Doug Banks

Long-lost curling trophy recovered

Curling enthusiast Ian Crain plumbs a mystery of history

In late 2023, the 65-year-old St. Columba Curling Club was reunited with a trophy that was last presented over 25… Continue reading “Long-lost curling trophy recovered”

The cover of the Chronicle’s first Christmas edition shows the paper getting answers to some of the crucial local concerns of that era: snow removal, road conditions (“If an improved type of road is desired, it will have to be arranged under the Local Improvement Act,”), police presence, park improvements and a decidedly lukewarm reaction to the new street signs (“the plain green ones”). To peruse the Chronicle’s online archive, visit www.manorparkchronicle.com and click on the “About” top menu, or visit www.manorpark.ca Screenshot from MPCA archives

Diamond days

Editor's POV, November-December edition

Your community newspaper is celebrating a major milestone in 2024. This year is the Manor Park Chronicle‘s 75th anniversary. That… Continue reading “Diamond days”

The gated dead end on Hemlock Rd. offers a safe option to park for the night. Since Claude’s story became widely reported in the media, posts have been planted along the south side of the road, possibly as a deterrent for other vehicles. Photo: Doug Banks

Car homeless move on, but they aren’t going away

Leigh Adamson has a lot to say about the man who was living in his broken-down car at the east… Continue reading “Car homeless move on, but they aren’t going away”

Joanna's cat Squeaks eases back and enjoys a ride out in the community. He's always ready for adventure! Photo: Joanna Harvey

Cats in the community

Joanna Harvey presents the sociable cats who hang out in our community

You may be familiar with the Chronicle’s Dogs in the Hood column, but have you ever wondered about cats in… Continue reading “Cats in the community”

Reverend Canon Baxter Park is a former military chaplain and was the chaplain to the Canadian ships during the first Gulf War and also served with the Canadian Armed Forces in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Photo: Doug Banks

As seasons change, St. Columba welcomes a new priest

Diana Poitras provides updates on church events

Reverend Canon Baxter Park is a former military chaplain and was the chaplain to the Canadian ships during the first Gulf War and also served with the Canadian Armed Forces in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Photo: Doug Banks

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?”