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"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”

Martha Nixon has a home studio to paint in, but when it comes to her encaustic painting, she has to work on the back porch. “It doesn’t smell so great to tell the truth. When they’re done, all you can smell is honey but while I’m making them it’s more of an acrid smell.” Photo: Doug Banks

Martha Nixon finds the space to be playful in her art

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

When Manor Park artist Martha Nixon began to pursue art after retiring over 20 years ago, she found herself quickly… Continue reading “Martha Nixon finds the space to be playful in her art”

A photo of Manor Park resident Colin Chalk who passed away in summer 2023.

Manor Park Notables: Colin Chalk (1949 – 2023)

Leaps of faith, a sharp wit, a love of fellow beings (and music)--Hallmarks of a life well lived.

Manor Park Notables remembers Colin Chalk. Colin was born and bred in Wales, U.K., left his beloved homeland in August… Continue reading “Manor Park Notables: Colin Chalk (1949 – 2023)”