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The first day of summer isn’t until June 21, but a couple of days in mid-April offered distinctly summery vibes. Manor Parkers put on their shorts and tanks and hit the parks in shorts with their baseball gloves and spikeball sets. Some felt it was even warm enough for a quick puddle-run. Photo: Doug Banks

The city needs to prioritize transportation and housing through investment

Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic's overview of community issues

There’s a big elephant in the room! The City of Ottawa has been busy redoing their big policy guidelines for… Continue reading “The city needs to prioritize transportation and housing through investment”

Manor Park residents have been invited to name the new pedestrian bridge at Blasdell Ave.

Letters to the editor, May-June 2023

Blasdell Bridge naming After learning about the naming of the Blasdell Ave. Pedestrian Bridge (March-April Chronicle), my children Michael (aged… Continue reading “Letters to the editor, May-June 2023”

Pictured on a sunny April afternoon are the Chronicle’s delivery team captains, bundling team members and volunteers who deliver bundles to the doorsteps of neighbourhood carriers. Back Row: Lynn Teeple, Mark Mueller, Ian Brown, Sarah McCabe, Front Row: Céline Couture, Elinor Mueller, Jacki Sachrajda, Mary Ellen Porter and Mike McCabe. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield

Chronicle delivery team swells to 94 volunteers

Thanks to all volunteers for their hard work and dedication

Delivery volunteers are the lifeblood of a community newspaper; the Chronicle is especially blessed. Just imagine, 94 of your neighbours… Continue reading “Chronicle delivery team swells to 94 volunteers”

Manor Park resident Geoff White’s book, Working for Canada–A pilgrimage in foreign affairs from the new world order to the new populism, covers period of history that begins with the fall of the Soviet Union and concludes with the rise of ‘populism’ in the election of former U.S. President Donald Trump. It was published by the University of Calgary Press in September 2022. Photo: Doug Banks

Manor Park author bears witness to Canada’s role in ‘very important arc’ of world history

In his nearly 40 years with Global Affairs Canada, Geoff White was around for some critical moments in world history…. Continue reading “Manor Park author bears witness to Canada’s role in ‘very important arc’ of world history”

Area resident Dylan Trebels shows off his newly-capped gas line after severing his house’s connection to fossil fuels.

Pure energy—How to cut the cord of fossil fuels

Shortly after moving into his new home, Dylan Trebels knew he wanted to free himself from fossil fuels--the question was how?

I grew up on the CFB Rockcliffe air force base. We were one of the last families to move out… Continue reading “Pure energy—How to cut the cord of fossil fuels”

Native bees thrive on tree pollen, like the type available through early red or silver maple flower, like one pictured here on a fallen branch in Richelieu Park after April's ice storm. Photo: Christina Keys

‘No Mow May’ is everywhere, but there are local nuances

Chronicle gardening writer Christina Keys explores the merits of this latest trend

Over the past couple of years, you’ve probably heard of the “No Mow May” challenge. The concept behind No Mow… Continue reading “‘No Mow May’ is everywhere, but there are local nuances”

Did you have damage to your lawn from this winter’s snow removal? An alternative to repairing the lawn is to replace the portion near the road with fresh arborist wood chips. Photo: Christina Keys

Curb your (gardening) enthusiasm

Did you have damage to your lawn from this winter’s snow removal? An alternative to repairing the lawn is to… Continue reading “Curb your (gardening) enthusiasm”