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Whether you take 10,000 steps or 100, a stroll through the neighbourhood in the company of a friend stimulates the brain through social activity and the opportunity of noticing and appreciating the beauty of the world around you. Photo: Liza Summer Pexels

Gratitude and awe can change our perspectives

Louise Lettstrom-Hannant examines the benefits of

The new year has begun. Hopefully, we have come through the worst of the pandemic. There is still enough worrying… Continue reading “Gratitude and awe can change our perspectives”

Colour and texture bring life to a winter garden

Manor Park gardener Christina Keys shines some light on the many appealing qualities of the garden in winter

“Sparkling and shimmering, frosted by the earth’s breath itself, you’ll become a winter gardener in a heartbeat, desperate for the… Continue reading “Colour and texture bring life to a winter garden”

Iryna Yushkova and her daughter Viktoria in their new home. Photo: Liliane Keryluk

Our community housing

As reported in the Chronicle’s November-December edition, Iryna Yushkova and her daughter Viktoria arrived in Ottawa on October 6, 2022,… Continue reading “Our community housing”

The evolution of neighbourhoods is complicated but when neighbourhoods work, their residents are happy with the local amenities, like these ski trails accessible at Mile Circle. Photo: Marie-Frédérique Caron

Neighbourhoods face resolutions, revolutions and revelation

In this Chronicle Essay, Douglas Cornish explores the complex, and often fraught, evolution of neighbourhoods

This is a resolutionary time of year. People make resolutions, break them, forget they even made them, or wonder why… Continue reading “Neighbourhoods face resolutions, revolutions and revelation”

Jean Boutin was a Manor Park community leader and organizer, a dedicated volunteer, an adventurist, an athlete and a great friend to many in Manor Park.

Manor Park Notables: Jean Boutin (1959-2022)

Dedicated volunteer, adventurist, father, friend

On Tuesday, December 6, surrounded by his loving family, Jean Boutin passed away at his home in Manor Park, on… Continue reading “Manor Park Notables: Jean Boutin (1959-2022)”

Manor Park Estates community benefits agreement fostering collaboration

From the desk of Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic

I am privileged to be part of the community benefits agreement (CBA) committee that was struck to advance the cause… Continue reading “Manor Park Estates community benefits agreement fostering collaboration”

The RCMP Musical Ride officers hold a practice session in December in their stables and visitor centre. For the first time since 2020, and coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the RCMP, the Musical Ride is holding its open house and food drive event Saturday February 4. See page 5 of this edition for more details. Photo: Doug Banks

RCMP Musical Ride Open House

For the first time since 2020, the RCMP Musical Ride Open House and Food Drive is back. The doors open… Continue reading “RCMP Musical Ride Open House”