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Janet Uren, Geoff Gruson and Bob are rehearsing in preparation for Linden House Theatre’s return to the stage with Outside Mullingar

Linden House returns to the stage via rural Ireland

It’s time, more than time, to meet again. After more than two years of public health restrictions, we all desperately… Continue reading “Linden House returns to the stage via rural Ireland”

MacKay United resumes regular church programs

We’re back! MacKay United Church opened its doors for in-person Sunday services last spring and has remained open over the… Continue reading “MacKay United resumes regular church programs”

Wendy Trethewey, left, and Binda Morim preparing flower arrangements for Strawberry Social during a busy summer at St. Columba Church.

Reflections on a busy summer at St. Columba

It has been an incredibly busy summer at St. Columba Anglican Church. STEM camps In late June, we welcomed 10… Continue reading “Reflections on a busy summer at St. Columba”

Ruminations on the weight of a neighbourhood bridge.

There’s nothing more local than the neighbourhood bridge

A favourite golden oldie pop song is Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge over Troubled Water. The melody builds softly, slowly, eventually… Continue reading “There’s nothing more local than the neighbourhood bridge”

Manor Park residents have been invited to name the new pedestrian bridge at Blasdell Ave.

Manor Park residents invited to propose Blasdell bridge name

Put on your thinking caps: Manor Park residents will be able to suggest names for the new footbridge at the… Continue reading “Manor Park residents invited to propose Blasdell bridge name”

After installing a new pedestrian bridge at the end of Blasdell Ave., the NCC is inviting members of the community to submit names.

Blasdell Bridge naming rights gifted to community

There is a new pedestrian bridge now ready for walkers, cyclists, runners, and (all too soon) cross-country skiers.So how did… Continue reading “Blasdell Bridge naming rights gifted to community”

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”