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During the summer of 2021, burlap bags were used to protect trees from the spongy moth caterpillar.

Crawly collapse–Spongy moths laid low this summer

The expected (and dreaded) spongy moth emergence didn’t happen in 2022. In all, 45 people in our four communities (Manor… Continue reading “Crawly collapse–Spongy moths laid low this summer”

Manor Park volunteers remove invasive dog-strangling vine from Manor Park Public School grounds.

Volunteers remove invasive vine from Manor Park Public School grounds

On a warm summer night at the end of July, multiple volunteers including families with young children from Manor Park… Continue reading “Volunteers remove invasive vine from Manor Park Public School grounds”

Homelessness Lab working to remove housing barriers

The Family Homelessness Lab continues its work, now beyond the funded stage but with the involvement of the City of… Continue reading “Homelessness Lab working to remove housing barriers”

Cyclist collisions re-kindle safety concerns

Two recent accidents involving cyclists have renewed simmering concerns about the safety of an important east-west route for Manor Park… Continue reading “Cyclist collisions re-kindle safety concerns”

Photo of Fairhaven residents Al Crosby and Suzanne Parent who died in a small plane crash in August 2022

Two Fairhaven residents killed in Port Hope plane crash

The Chronicle is sad to note the passing of long-time Fairhaven residents Al Crosby (74) and Suzanne Parent (72), whose… Continue reading “Two Fairhaven residents killed in Port Hope plane crash”

Feds barging ahead with $1m sixth-crossing site assessment

The federal government will use barges to drill holes into the bottom of the Ottawa River in the coming months… Continue reading “Feds barging ahead with $1m sixth-crossing site assessment”

Neighbourhood park still awaiting safety fixes

Michele Proulx, who has lived in the area for 15 years, notes a pathway extends in a roughly straight line from the top of the park down to where it meets London Terr. “We are so lucky we haven’t had a child run over here.”