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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?”

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)”

“ . . . But the elements were not on my side. The ship continued to slip off course. Alarmed, I gave the wheel another turn and still the rudder, pushed by wind and wave, failed to respond. The needle kept moving in the wrong direction and the ship’s side was increasingly exposed to the gale . . . ” Illustration: Jim Graham

Naval misadventures from a previous coronation, part two

[Editor’s note: This is the second and concluding part of John Graham’s account of being a first-year naval cadet in… Continue reading “Naval misadventures from a previous coronation, part two”

Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre Executive Director Sebastian Gaissert and Food Bank Director Patricia Lau are hoping the community comes through with more donations druing what is, for many, a difficult holiday season. Photo supplied

Local food bank needs more holiday donations

Sebastian Gaissert , executive director of the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, asks for more donations in the face of rising costs of living

The impact and reach of Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre (RRCRC)’s services in our community have flourished thanks to the unwavering… Continue reading “Local food bank needs more holiday donations”

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”