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The play structure at Armstrong Park. A black fence is in the front.

Community

New park space will make Kitchissippi greener

Charlie Senack -

March 2, 2023

with all the city lots laid out in rows. The image is a copy of the original subdivision plan from the 1800s.

Community

The history of Mechanicsville: Forged through hard work for 50 years

Dave Allston -

October 6, 2022

An empty snow-covered field in Mechanicsville on a sunny day.|Handmade signs are seen along a metal fence in Mechanicsville on a sunny day in winter. The signs are mostly cut out white and red hearts.

Community

City council rejects plan for embassies in Mechanicsville greenspace

Charlie Senack -

March 3, 2022

A white protest sign is held up by a gloved hand. The sign reads "trees not embassies" in green and black lettering.|An open field in Mechanicsville is seen with a row of trees in the distance

Community

Mechanicsville begins protest against planned embassy row

Alvin Tsang -

May 4, 2021

A man stands in a mechanic's uniform next to a red toolkit|A man stands in a mechanic's uniform next to a red toolkit with cars and mechanics behind him|A hand reaches into a tool chest and picks up a wrench|A man stands outside of Romeo's Garage & Body Shop's front garage door in the snow

Business

Romeo’s Garage & Body Shop owners retire after 50 years in business

KT Staff -

March 1, 2021

François-Xavier (F.X.) Sauvé (centre) was one of the original residents of Mechanicsville. He’s also Dave Allston’s great- great- great- grandfather. Photos courtesy of Dave Allston.

Community

F.X. Sauvé: The Francophone Godfather of Kitchissippi

Dave Allston -

November 9, 2017

Community

Putting down roots in Mechanicsville

KT Staff -

June 8, 2017

Community

A look back at Laroche Park: Carnivals, picnics, giant rats, and a terrible injury

Dave Allston -

November 26, 2015

View of Laroche Park

Community

Early Days: The long history of Laroche Park

Dave Allston -

November 13, 2015