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New editor excited to join Chronicle team

Truly excited, humbled and honoured. How else to describe my feelings as I embark on this new adventure as the… Continue reading “New editor excited to join Chronicle team”

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Beechwood Cemetery’s 30th anniversary Christmas candlelight service

It was standing room only at the Beechwood Cemetery’s 30th anniversary Christmas Candlelight Service. Close to 150 area residents attended… Continue reading “Beechwood Cemetery’s 30th anniversary Christmas candlelight service”

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St. Columba greets new year with joy and optimism

Happy New Year to our neighbours and friends in Manor Park. We hope you had a safe and happy holiday… Continue reading “St. Columba greets new year with joy and optimism”

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Macoun Marsh restoration delayed by complaint

Macoun Marsh, a sanctuary for many of us in Manor Park and Cardinal Glen, has been undergoing changes over the… Continue reading “Macoun Marsh restoration delayed by complaint”

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Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?

John Forsey counts the reasons why the province’s proposed approach to bike lanes is a terrible idea that won’t help ease congestion

On Oct. 21 the Ontario government introduced a bill under which municipalities would be required to obtain provincial approval before… Continue reading “Cycle Paths or Sociopaths?”

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MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)

Dedicated to family and true to himself, Michael found joy in life’s little moments.

The great grandson of Sir John Abbott, Canada’s third prime minister, David Michael Buckley, better known as Mike, was born… Continue reading “MP Notable–David Michael Buckley (1930 – 2024)”

Photo of Jennifer Cook Baniczky and colleague Stacey volunteering at Shepherds of Good Hope in downtown Ottawa

Shepherds community soup kitchen still needs your help

Jennifer Cook Baniczky has been a volunteer there for almost 40 years and although there have been a lot of changes, the need remains enormous.

I have been a Saturday volunteer at the Shepherds of Good Hope soup kitchen for almost 40 years. It has… Continue reading “Shepherds community soup kitchen still needs your help”