Sports

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”

Manor Park Community Council Chair Mark Smith

Open house unveils new MPCC child care centre

Manor Park Community Council Chair Mark Smith casts an eye at upcoming community events

Hi Manor Park! I am thrilled to share an update on: Open House: A resounding success The Open House held… Continue reading “Open house unveils new MPCC child care centre”

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Supervisor Melanie Proulx

Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Programming for November-December 2023

Soccer has wrapped up, fitness classes are moving and grooving, and Jr. NBA is making a slam dunk at Manor… Continue reading “Manor Park Community Council (MPCC) Recreation Programming for November-December 2023”

Manor Park Community Council is launched a Jr. NBA Basketball program.

MPCC sports and fitness programming

This summer was another great one with the MPCC. It feels so good to be getting back to community events…. Continue reading “MPCC sports and fitness programming”

Two skiers enjoy the groomed trail maintained by Ski Heritage East. The non-profit group recently announced that the pilot project extending the trail from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum to the National Capital Commission Riverhouse has become permanent. Photo supplied by Ski Heritage East

A winter’s gift: Groomed Cross-country ski trails along the Ottawa River

Non-profit group announce grooming of trail from the Canada Aviation and Space Museum to the National Capital Commission Riverhouse has become permanent

[Editor’s note: This column first appeared in a 2021 edition of the Manor Park Chronicle.] Ski season opened for me… Continue reading “A winter’s gift: Groomed Cross-country ski trails along the Ottawa River”