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Where in the world is the Chronicle?

The HMCS La Hulloise was one of over 300 ships to congregate in the Solent for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation review of the fleet in 1953. Photo supplied

Naval misadventures from a previous coronation

In June of 1953 the veteran frigate, HMCS La Hulloise, sailed from Halifax to participate in Queen Elizabeth’s coronation review… Continue reading “Naval misadventures from a previous coronation”

Thanks to the Manor Park listserve, Christine and Paul MacMillan helped Sloane Smith (centre) recover the mobile phone she lost in Italy. Photo: Doug Banks

When (lost) in Rome . . .

Losing her phone in Italy would have been a disaster, Sloane Smith found help surprisingly close to home

Leaving my phone behind in Italy was not something I had on my 2023 bingo card, especially after almost everything… Continue reading “When (lost) in Rome . . .”

The New Edinburgh Studio Tour (NEST) returnes this fall and includes participating artists include (from left to right) Iris Arnon, and Manor Park residents Beth Stikeman and, far right, Martha Nixon, who will all be exhibiting their work at 115 Beechwood Ave. Manor Park Community Association President Natalie Belovic, second from right, is the “title sponsor” of the event. Photo: Martin Eisert

New Edinburgh art tour returns this fall

Two Manor Park artists featured on tour

The New Edinburgh Studio Tour (NEST) is returning this fall after a three-year hiatus and is set to feature 29… Continue reading “New Edinburgh art tour returns this fall”

Before working as an architect in Ottawa, Beth Stikeman studied art and architecture at McGill University and at the École du Louvre in Paris. Photo: Doug Banks

‘A portrait of happiness’–How an artist colours your soul with joy

Artist among two Manor Parkers featured in the 2023 New Edinburgh Studio Tour

A palette of joyful colours that captures all of your senses! That is what Manor Park artist Beth Stikeman offered… Continue reading “‘A portrait of happiness’–How an artist colours your soul with joy”

Martha Nixon has a home studio to paint in, but when it comes to her encaustic painting, she has to work on the back porch. “It doesn’t smell so great to tell the truth. When they’re done, all you can smell is honey but while I’m making them it’s more of an acrid smell.” Photo: Doug Banks

Martha Nixon finds the space to be playful in her art

Artist among two Manor Parkers featured in the 2023 New Edinburgh Studio Tour

When Manor Park artist Martha Nixon began to pursue art after retiring over 20 years ago, she found herself quickly… Continue reading “Martha Nixon finds the space to be playful in her art”

A photo of Manor Park resident Colin Chalk who passed away in summer 2023.

Manor Park Notables: Colin Chalk (1949 – 2023)

Leaps of faith, a sharp wit, a love of fellow beings (and music)--Hallmarks of a life well lived.

Manor Park Notables remembers Colin Chalk. Colin was born and bred in Wales, U.K., left his beloved homeland in August… Continue reading “Manor Park Notables: Colin Chalk (1949 – 2023)”