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King Charles and Camilla, Queen consort, visit the grounds of the RCMP in Manor Park.

A royal visit to Manor Park

In May, then-Prince Charles, now King Charles II, and his wife Camilla, now Queen Consort of the United Kingdom, paid… Continue reading “A royal visit to Manor Park”

A musician performs at the Allaince Francaise Ottawa

Alliance Française Ottawa launches fall cultural activities

The Alliance Française Ottawa (AFO) is kicking off a range of cultural activities this fall, both online and in-person. The… Continue reading “Alliance Française Ottawa launches fall cultural activities”

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”