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Around Town–Holidays events and briefs for November-December 2023

Around Town for the holidays November-December 2023

Around Town local events for the holidays, including concerts and markets around the city for November-December 2023. Local events MacKay’s… Continue reading “Around Town for the holidays November-December 2023”

Lola is one of two Airedale terriers who inspired nine-year-old Ayden King Muraleetharan to write a story about an adventuresome canine duo. Photo supplied

The Adventures of Amy and Lola

By Ayden King Muraleetharan

[Editor’s note: Nine year-old Ayden King Muraleetharan recounts this short story of a dynamic dog duo visiting England.] A short… Continue reading “The Adventures of Amy and Lola”

"You start your mornings with 'good mornings' and 'thank yous' and over time you feel yourself becoming part of the fabric of the community. It's a great feeling when people's faces light up when they see you, and you're told you were missed after an absence.” Photo: iStock

Ottawa Safety Council facing crossing guard shortage as school begins

As the upcoming school year draws closer, the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is facing a crossing guard shortage, prompting concerns… Continue reading “Ottawa Safety Council facing crossing guard shortage as school begins”

Cropped photo of September-October "Where in the World is the Chronicle?"

Where in the world is the Chronicle?

The HMCS La Hulloise was one of over 300 ships to congregate in the Solent for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation review of the fleet in 1953. Photo supplied

Naval misadventures from a previous coronation

In June of 1953 the veteran frigate, HMCS La Hulloise, sailed from Halifax to participate in Queen Elizabeth’s coronation review… Continue reading “Naval misadventures from a previous coronation”

Thanks to the Manor Park listserve, Christine and Paul MacMillan helped Sloane Smith (centre) recover the mobile phone she lost in Italy. Photo: Doug Banks

When (lost) in Rome . . .

Losing her phone in Italy would have been a disaster, Sloane Smith found help surprisingly close to home

Leaving my phone behind in Italy was not something I had on my 2023 bingo card, especially after almost everything… Continue reading “When (lost) in Rome . . .”

Before working as an architect in Ottawa, Beth Stikeman studied art and architecture at McGill University and at the École du Louvre in Paris. Photo: Doug Banks

‘A portrait of happiness’–How an artist colours your soul with joy

Artist among two Manor Parkers featured in the 2023 New Edinburgh Studio Tour

A palette of joyful colours that captures all of your senses! That is what Manor Park artist Beth Stikeman offered… Continue reading “‘A portrait of happiness’–How an artist colours your soul with joy”