Community

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”

When voting in this municipal election, think big

From the desk of Manor Park Community Association President Natalie Belovic

Hello everyone! Welcome to fall in Ottawa. I always see this time of year as our real new year as… Continue reading “When voting in this municipal election, think big”

A brief downpour couldn’t douse the festive spirits of those attending the MPCC’s second summer Pints in the Park event. Photo supplied by Manor Park Community Council

Sunset Soiree and Pints in the Park 2022

Summer social and strumming and suds in the park both significant successes

Where were you on Saturday July 2, 2022? Were you enjoying the sunshine in one of our bright blue Adirondak… Continue reading “Sunset Soiree and Pints in the Park 2022”

A reconstruction of the theft. Illustration by John Graham

Gang of Manor Park thieves unmasked but uncaught

When his squirrel-proof birdfeeder began disappearing, John Graham knew he couldn't be dealing with ordinary criminals.

Early this summer we and our neighbour across the street were alarmed to discover that our bird feeders had disappeared…. Continue reading “Gang of Manor Park thieves unmasked but uncaught”

Eleanor Duncanson (pictured) and Wendy Trethewey have been hard at work restoring the 55-year-old mural in St. Columba Anglican Church, first painted in 1967 by Rod Williamson. Photo byWendy Trethewey

Preserving a piece of history

Diana Poitras speaks to two artists restoring a storied St. Columba mural

Nineteen sixty-seven is considered one of the most remarkable years in Canada. Amongst other headlines in the news and events… Continue reading “Preserving a piece of history”

Kindness inspires and ripples across our neighbourhood

Imagine signing the lease on your new personal training studio and gym only to have to close the doors just… Continue reading “Kindness inspires and ripples across our neighbourhood”

As she's experienced with her dog Bug (pictured), Chantal Mills notes trying to force a dog to behave when he or she isn’t ready will only lead to setbacks. Photo by Matthew Ellis

When setting training goals, expect pit stops and u-turns

From the desk of Chantal Mills, B.Ed., Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT), CPDT-KA, Fear-free certified

If you have a dog, chances are you also have training goals. Perhaps you have short-term, long-term or even lofty… Continue reading “When setting training goals, expect pit stops and u-turns”