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Wendy Trethewey, left, and Binda Morim preparing flower arrangements for Strawberry Social during a busy summer at St. Columba Church.

Reflections on a busy summer at St. Columba

It has been an incredibly busy summer at St. Columba Anglican Church. STEM camps In late June, we welcomed 10… Continue reading “Reflections on a busy summer at St. Columba”

Ruminations on the weight of a neighbourhood bridge.

There’s nothing more local than the neighbourhood bridge

A favourite golden oldie pop song is Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge over Troubled Water. The melody builds softly, slowly, eventually… Continue reading “There’s nothing more local than the neighbourhood bridge”

After installing a new pedestrian bridge at the end of Blasdell Ave., the NCC is inviting members of the community to submit names.

Blasdell Bridge naming rights gifted to community

There is a new pedestrian bridge now ready for walkers, cyclists, runners, and (all too soon) cross-country skiers.So how did… Continue reading “Blasdell Bridge naming rights gifted to community”

Dogs in the hood feature image - cartoon of 4 dogs on a patch of grass.

Meet Kielbasa “Boss” H. Barksdale, Poppy, Harvey and Ollie

This is the Manor Park Chronicle’s round-up of neighbourhood pooches. The Chronicle would love to feature your dog in our… Continue reading “Meet Kielbasa “Boss” H. Barksdale, Poppy, Harvey and Ollie”

At MPCC summer camp, Sam Proulx has her hair braided by fellow camper Maki Kobayashi, left, and counsellor Anna Jack. Photo supplied by MPCC

MPCC child care and early learning

This summer we were able to extend our before- and after-school license to offer care to children in the months… Continue reading “MPCC child care and early learning”

MPCC arts programming

Peach, apple, cherry, blueberry – what is your favourite type of pie? Having trouble deciding? Good thing that Rock the… Continue reading “MPCC arts programming”

Reflecting on 35 years of evolving with the community

The MPCC is celebrating its 35-year anniversary since it was incorporated! Looking through past annual reports and Manor Park Chronicle… Continue reading “Reflecting on 35 years of evolving with the community”