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The Ecumenical Bonspiel trophy tracked the results of a curling rivalry across 38 years Photo: Doug Banks

Long-lost curling trophy recovered

Curling enthusiast Ian Crain plumbs a mystery of history

In late 2023, the 65-year-old St. Columba Curling Club was reunited with a trophy that was last presented over 25… Continue reading “Long-lost curling trophy recovered”

The cover of the Chronicle’s first Christmas edition shows the paper getting answers to some of the crucial local concerns of that era: snow removal, road conditions (“If an improved type of road is desired, it will have to be arranged under the Local Improvement Act,”), police presence, park improvements and a decidedly lukewarm reaction to the new street signs (“the plain green ones”). To peruse the Chronicle’s online archive, visit www.manorparkchronicle.com and click on the “About” top menu, or visit www.manorpark.ca Screenshot from MPCA archives

Diamond days

Editor's POV, November-December edition

Your community newspaper is celebrating a major milestone in 2024. This year is the Manor Park Chronicle‘s 75th anniversary. That… Continue reading “Diamond days”

The gated dead end on Hemlock Rd. offers a safe option to park for the night. Since Claude’s story became widely reported in the media, posts have been planted along the south side of the road, possibly as a deterrent for other vehicles. Photo: Doug Banks

Car homeless move on, but they aren’t going away

Leigh Adamson has a lot to say about the man who was living in his broken-down car at the east… Continue reading “Car homeless move on, but they aren’t going away”

Joanna's cat Squeaks eases back and enjoys a ride out in the community. He's always ready for adventure! Photo: Joanna Harvey

Cats in the community

Joanna Harvey presents the sociable cats who hang out in our community

You may be familiar with the Chronicle’s Dogs in the Hood column, but have you ever wondered about cats in… Continue reading “Cats in the community”

New Rideau Chorale Director Kevin Reeves begins his tenure with a Christmas concert at Southminister Church. Photo: Monika Rahman

New Rideau Chorale music director stages December concert

Choirs are the shared creation of their members and their music directors. Each community of singers and each professional choral… Continue reading “New Rideau Chorale music director stages December concert”

The next performance of Bytown Voices is April 28 at Knox Presbyterian Church. Screenshot of Bytown Voices website

Bytown Voices offers joyful concert

The Bytown Voices choir welcomes you to attend their concert entitled “Comfort and Joy!”, featuring seasonal traditionals with a touch… Continue reading “Bytown Voices offers joyful concert”

Christina Keys and Kavitha Galle Kankanange spread wood chips over cardboard to smother grass and prepare for planting seedlings along the Aviation Parkway. Photo: Christina Keys

Native plant gardening spreading like seeds on the wind

Christina Keys outlines the Manor Park Community Association's efforts in promoting native plant gardens

The Manor Park Community Association Environmental Sustainability Committee was busy this past summer creating new native plant gardens in Manor… Continue reading “Native plant gardening spreading like seeds on the wind”