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A diamond anniversary: Westboro Legion turns 75

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Westboro Beach to partly open despite delayed construction

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Ottawa Trans Library reflects on successful first year

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She shoots, she scores: The history of women’s hockey in Westboro

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Ottawa concert welcomes artists of Ukrainian heritage and EDM band from Kyiv

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on June 7, 2023June 7, 2023

Submitted by Marianne Brown More than 1,373 cultural institutions have been destroyed or damaged in…

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Prince Charles smiles and waves to the camera as he walks up the outside stairs of the Ukrainian Church.
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When the King visited McKellar Park

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on June 6, 2023

By Christina Korotkov It was one year ago when King Charles III and Queen Camilla…

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Max and Isaac pose for a photograph at Westboro Beach on a sunny day.
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Father and son canoe bonding trip takes strange twist after police pursuit

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on June 6, 2023June 6, 2023

By Charlie Senack What was supposed to be a bonding canoe trip between father and…

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Brenda sits down in a chair and smiles as she poses for a photograph with her book When Last Seen.
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Local author Brenda Chapman releases her 24th book ‘When Last Seen’

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023

By Charlie Senack Westboro author Brenda Chapman has just published her 24th novel and isn’t…

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Tunney’s Pasture office building among those to face disposal

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023

By Charlie Senack Two federal office buildings near Tunney’s Pasture are among 10 in the…

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Jesse poses for a photograph with a red guitar.
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Kitchissippi Connections: Local talent takes to the stage at Ottawa music festivals

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on June 1, 2023

By Bradley Turcotte Ottawa will be booming this summer as music festivals make a comeback. …

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Nutshells and Acorns: Nicole Colbeck’s influence on Ottawa’s folk music

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 31, 2023June 1, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe Nicole Colbeck is backstage when she hears a cry from across the…

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HOK #136: Meet Korey Kealey

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 31, 2023June 1, 2023

I grew up in Peterborough, Ontario, and moved to Ottawa to attend the University of…

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Members of the Something Rotten cast rehearse a dance move.
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Orpheus pokes fun at musical theatre with ‘Something Rotten’

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe Stage performers are used to being heckled by crowds. This summer, however,…

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Different colours of fireworks are set off from the park.
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Community Photos: Victoria Day celebrations in Fisher Park

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 27, 2023May 27, 2023

Over 4,000 people packed Fisher Park on May 21 for the community’s annual Victoria Day…

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A professional photo of Yasir Naqvi against a gradiant grey and white background.
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Federal Update: Take advantage of Ottawa’s transportation network this summer

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 26, 2023

Submitted by Yasir Naqvi, MP for Ottawa Centre I hope you are enjoying the warm…

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A headshot of Joel Harden.
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Provincial Update: Community safety requires public investments

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Submitted by Joel Harden, MPP for Ottawa Centre A few weeks ago I asked for…

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A man running for city council wears a blue shirt and stands next to campaign signs taped to a door.
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Councillor’s Corner: Recovering our urban tree canopy

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 26, 2023

Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi ward councillor Spring has truly sprung, Kitchissippi! I hope you’re…

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The playground at Churchill Alternative School. There is a big sand pit and a fire’s truck structure which kids can play on.
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Churchill Alternative looks to raise $50,000 in a pinch for new play structure

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on May 24, 2023

By Charlie Senack Churchill Alternative School is looking to raise $50,000 in a pinch so…

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Dennis poses for a photograph outside the Wellington West BIA office. It’s winter and the sun is setting.
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Wellington West BIA parts ways with exec director Van Staalduinen

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on May 18, 2023

By Charlie Senack Dennis Van Staalduinen has parted ways with the Wellington West Business Improvement…

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LRT construction in Westboro. Machinery works along the parkway.
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What Kitchissippi could have seen: the interprovincial LRT that nearly was

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 18, 2023

By Dave Allston In the late 19th century, most of Kitchissippi was not yet within…

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Editor’s Letter: Spring is a time for new beginnings

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on May 17, 2023

By Charlie Senack Happy May, Kitchissippi! The grass is turning green and the tulips are…

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Community Photos: April showers bring May flowers

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

The snow is gone and the feeling of spring is finally here! Kitchissippi Times sent…

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Hydro Ottawa trucks are parked in the middle of the street as hydro crews survey the damage. Police tape prevents access to the street.
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Kitchissippi cleaning up from worst ice storm since 1998

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on May 16, 2023

By Charlie Senack Kitchissippi residents are still cleaning up after the April 5 ice storm…

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Students from Notre Dame High School pose for a photograph as the sun is setting behind them. There is snow on the ground.
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Notre Dame High School Corner: Fort Providence: A trip up North

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 11, 2023

By Marie- Christiane Mundwer Feb. 10, 2023 will go down as one of the most…

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A group of students pose for a photo on a field. The sky is grey.
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A historic first: Nepean’s ultimate team goes to nationals

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 11, 2023

By Karlis Bouse As many of us are enjoying the sunny weather of early May,…

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The exterior of the Great Canadian Theatre Company on a sunny day.
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Fostering community: Great Canadian Theatre Company releases inclusive and diverse lineup

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 9, 2023

By Bradley Turcotte Two Filipino Canadian teenagers spending a night under the Saskatchewan sky with…

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Eight energy-smart ways to cut household expenses

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

By Patrick Langston, All Things Home With our dollars stretched thin and climate change upon…

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Planning to age in place? Start the work now for a safe, healthy future

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023

By Patrick Langston, All Things Home Being proactive about renovating for aging in place makes…

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HOK #135: Meet Danny Sutton-Long

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 5, 2023May 17, 2023

I was born on November 21, 1972, in a town called Bishop Stortford in England.…

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Celebrating culture: Ukrainian Borscht Festival hosted in McKeller Park

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 3, 2023

By Mykyta Budnyk The Ukrainian Borscht Festival was held in the Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of…

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Embassy row to be built on Mechanicsville green space

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on May 3, 2023

By Charlie Senack Embassies will soon be coming to Mechanicsville green space despite community reluctance. …

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BIZ Roundup: Checking in with the Westboro BIA

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on May 1, 2023

By Arielle Hughes A check-in with Westboro BIA has alerted us to new businesses popping…

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Gil’s Hootenanny: Uniting activists through song

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on April 30, 2023April 30, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe A springtime Ottawa concert celebrating the life of an influential labour activist…

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Editor’s Letter: Spring is finally here!

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023

By Charlie Senack Happy April, Kitchissippi! Spring is finally here and the grass is beginning…

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Sharpfle Waffle closing due to exclusivity clause

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

Editor’s note: A previous version of this article said Sharpfle Waffle has already closed their…

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Notre Dame High School Corner: Ending one chapter and starting another

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

By Iya Mendoza When the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve, it began a…

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Little Shop of Horrors coming to Nepean High School

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on April 23, 2023

By Arielle Hughes Nepean High School’s theatre course is closing in on its opening night…

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Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Westboro has died

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 23, 2023April 23, 2023

By Charlie Senack The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says a man that was struck by…

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Kline: No artistic medium left unturned

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  • Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe Whether they’re painting, concocting drinks, or creating false advertisements for a detective…

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Sunrise Acupuncture: A new neurological treatment option

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  • Posted on April 15, 2023April 15, 2023

*This article is sponsored* Neurological conditions such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease, autism, ADHD, and dementia…

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Hiring the right renovator: Finding the good guys and avoiding the bad ones

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on April 15, 2023

By Patrick Langston, All Things Home As homeowners, we know we need to do our…

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How to keep your reno from going off the rails

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on April 15, 2023April 15, 2023

By Anita Murray, All Things Home The nature of renovations is such that you can…

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HOK #134: Meet Rachel Eugster

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on April 7, 2023April 9, 2023

I was born in Washington D.C. and grew up in Baltimore and Virginia. I went…

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Chabad Jewish Centre of Wellington West marks Passover with local celebrations

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on April 7, 2023

By Arielle Hughes The Chabad Jewish Centre of Wellington West has a number of events…

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A woman goes through the fare gates at Tunney’s Pasture station.
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Portion of LRT service resumes from Tunney’s Pasture to UOttawa

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

By Charlie Senack A portion of Ottawa’s light rail transit system has resumed service Thursday…

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Few thousand Westboro and McKellar Park residents remain in the dark after ice storm

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

By Charlie Senack A day after freezing rain blanketed capital, parts of Kitchissippi remain without…

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Over 2,700 Hydro Ottawa customers without power in Westboro

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 5, 2023April 6, 2023

An updated story with new details can be found here. By Charlie Senack Around 2,700…

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More condos could be coming to Carling Avenue

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

By Charlie Senack More condos could be coming to Carling Avenue after RioCan failed to…

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New hands on the spigot at The Carleton Tavern

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on April 5, 2023

By Belle Huston If you meet a regular patron of the Carleton Tavern, there’s a…

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UPDATED: Four stopped trains shuts down Ottawa’s LRT system amid freezing rain

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

By Charlie Senack Ottawa’s light rail transit system is fully shut down after a power…

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Four curlers from team Canada chat together on the ice.
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Canada gives Japan first loss during culing world championship

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  • Posted on April 4, 2023April 5, 2023

By Kassia Skorzewska Entering their only game on Monday with a 2-2 record, Canada’s curling…

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Preserving culture: Pysanka Workshops bring new life to Ottawa’s Ukrainians

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

By Mykyta Budnyk Canada is home to the largest Ukrainian diaspora in the world, one…

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Construction scaffolding with a colourful decorative design on the right side lines the pathway at Tunney’s Pasture station.
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Budget cutting could remove protective scaffolding at Tunney’s Pasture Station

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

By Charlie Senack Construction scaffolding which has been keeping transit riders dry at Tunney’s Pasture…

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A Hintonburg life in poetry

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on April 3, 2023

By Barbara Sibbald Seventy years of a rich and storied life in Hintonburg unfold through…

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Construction crews work to remove the walls inside Ottawa Salus. All that’s left is the wooden beams.
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Ottawa Salus facing millions in damages after frozen pipe destroys building

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 3, 2023

By Charlie Senack It will be a long time before people looking for affordable housing…

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Excavator connects with hydro lines during LRT construction

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on April 1, 2023April 1, 2023

By Charlie Senack Lights flickered for many homes near light rail transit construction near Byron…

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Stella Luna owner steps aside, allows son to build business as a ‘collective space’

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 30, 2023May 17, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe With a desire to put the controversy of the past year behind…

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Nepean High School Curling Team takes on provincials

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 30, 2023

By Arielle Hughes The Nepean High School girls curling team is heading to North Bay for the provincial championships following…

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Early Days: When Holland and Byron was mostly railways

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

By Dave Allston The intersection of Holland and Byron was for many years known as…

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Actor and comedian Paul Reiser coming to Meridian Theatre

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 19, 2023March 19, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe and Charlie Senack After reigniting his stand-up career in the United States, Paul Reiser is bringing his comedy…

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Editor’s Letter: Celebrating 20 years of Kitchissippi Times

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

By Charlie Senack Happy March Kitchissippi residents. If you’re like me, chances are you’re done…

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Winter fitness and exercise therapy with Sarah Zahab

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 16, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe Registered Kinesiologist Sarah Zahab is getting Westboro residents moving again. Zahab opened…

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KT Reads: Summer reads for kids and teens

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  • Posted on March 16, 2023March 26, 2023

By Brianna Peterson As you’re planning your summer camp schedule, it wouldn’t hurt to think…

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Dovercourt summer camps have something for everyone

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 16, 2023March 16, 2023

By Millie Farley For over 30 years, Dovercourt Recreation Centre has been providing summer day…

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Community Photos: Fisher Park Winter Carnival returns!

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 15, 2023

By Charlie Senack Dozens of Kitchissippi residents braved frigid temperatures and wind chill warnings on…

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Devonshire Public School has a chance to reimagine its street

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 15, 2023March 16, 2023

Submitted by Cassie Smith and Chris Hircock It’s a common scene at Devonshire Community Public…

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Alison Fowler puts the art in “heart”

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe A  Kitchissippi artist has poured her heart into over 200 canvases in…

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Little libraries spread across Kitchissippi

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on March 6, 2023March 6, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe Take a book, leave a book is a new trend sweeping across…

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The outside of Zak’s Diner in Westboro.
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Zak’s Diner opens in Westboro

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  • Posted on March 6, 2023March 7, 2023

By Charlie Senack A well-known Ottawa eatery has set up shop in Westboro. Zak’s Diner…

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HOK #133: Meet Barbara Brown

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  • Posted on March 6, 2023

I grew up in Hintonburg and went to Elmdale Public School, Connaught Public School, and…

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New park space will make Kitchissippi greener

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  • Posted on March 1, 2023May 17, 2023

By Charlie Senack New public green space is coming to Kitchissippi after land was acquired…

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Morris Formalwear: A century of style

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  • Posted on March 1, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe After almost a hundred years in business, the Feldberg family is about…

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A man stands with a public park behind him in Ottawa Centre. There are colourful fall leaves all around.
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MP Yasir Naqvi could seek to lead Ontario Liberals

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on March 1, 2023March 1, 2023

By Charlie Senack Ottawa Centre MP Yasir Naqvi is considering a switch back to provincial…

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Michael Baine is seen with his family crossing the red ribbon finish line for his half-marathon walk in Westboro
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Westboro man who raised $66,000 for Ottawa Cancer Centre dies from disease

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  • Posted on February 25, 2023April 4, 2023

By Charlie Senack A Kitchissippi man who raised over $66,000 for the Ottawa Hospital Cancer…

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Sherri and dick pose for a photograph on a couch. Their are plans in the background. She’s holding a guitar.
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Sherri Harding: Bringing Alabama’s music to Ottawa

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  • Posted on February 23, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe Five days in Alabama changed one local singer’s life. Now she’s bringing…

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A black and white photo of a man taking a hose out of a coal and lumber truck. It’s taken in a residential neighbourhood
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Early Days: From Klondike to Westboro:
How coal and lumber shaped western Ottawa

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  • Posted on February 20, 2023February 20, 2023

By Dave Allston Twenty years have passed since ground was broken for the Metropole building.…

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KT reads: From romance to mystery: Books for February homebodies

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  • Posted on February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

By Brianna Peterson Brianna Peterson is a mom of three and a resident of the…

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Alison stands next to a wall full of her hearts. It’s very colourful.
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Kitchissippi artist auctions off hearts for charity

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  • Posted on February 12, 2023March 15, 2023

(The following story has been updated. You can view the newest version here). By Zenith…

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John poses for a photograph in his workshop. He’s holding a green copper sheet with maple leafs pinched out of it.
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Parliament’s former copper roof supports those with developmental disabilities

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  • Posted on February 11, 2023April 1, 2023

By Charlie Senack An Ottawa organization is working to support people with disabilities while preserving…

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John’s Diner celebrates half a century in business

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  • Posted on February 10, 2023

By Bradley Turcotte The founder of a mainstay restaurant on Wellington Street was honoured with…

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How to stay fit in winter, with Dylan Harries

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  • Posted on February 7, 2023June 6, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe If New Years resolutions about fitness are hard to maintain, heed the…

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A photo of Linda posting with her cross country skis on the Kichi Sibi winter trail.
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Kitchissippi senior inspires next generation of kayakers

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  • Posted on February 7, 2023

By Sophia Foglia A Kitchissippi resident made waves after kayaking over 80 times last year. …

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Forty-two Ottawa Salus residents displaced after burst pipe causes extensive damages

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  • Posted on February 6, 2023

By Charlie Senack Residents of a Westboro affordable housing complex are homeless after a pipe…

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UROSPOT: Taking care of your pelvis is paramount

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  • Posted on February 2, 2023

*This article is sponsored* A healthy pelvic floor is vital to comfortable daily living, yet…

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Wellington West Merchants promote healthy hearts this February

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  • Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023

*This article is sponsored* The Wellington West Business Improvement Area (BIA) is all about heart…

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Construction noise disrupts learning at Devonshire Public School

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on January 30, 2023May 17, 2023

By Charlie Senack If you’ve walked down Somerset near Wellington Street West lately, chances are…

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Pressure mounts to move Mechanicsville embassy proposal to Tunney’s Pasture

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on January 30, 2023May 17, 2023

By Charlie Senack Mechanicsville residents are urging the National Capital Commission (NCC) to build a…

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Urban Art Collective: Kitchissippi’s home for street artists

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe A new gallery in Kitchissippi hopes to change the landscape of Ottawa’s…

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HOK #132: Meet Dr. Sam Hetz

  • by editorkitchissippicom
  • Posted on January 26, 2023February 2, 2023

I studied family medicine at the University of Ottawa, most of that at the Civic…

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Tables, chairs, broken glass, and other items are scattered across the bakeries floor.
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Hintonburg pastry shop vandalized weeks after opening

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

By Charlie Senack A new pastry shop in Hintonburg has been vandalized just weeks after…

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Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway to receive new Indigenous name

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

By Charlie Senack The Sir John A. Macdonald (SJAM) parkway will soon bear an Indigenous…

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Fourth train stuck on LRT line, damaging system further

  • by charliesenack
  • Posted on January 7, 2023

By Charlie Senack OC Transpo says a fourth train is stuck on the Confederation Line…

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Parts of Ottawa’s problem-plagued LRT system shut down again due to weather

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  • Posted on January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

By Charlie Senack Parts of Ottawa’s problem-plagued LRT system are again shut down after this…

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Kitchissippi Reads: Books to get you through the winter blues

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  • Posted on January 5, 2023January 5, 2023

By Brianna Peterson Brianna Peterson is a mom of three and a resident of the…

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A year in review: A look back at Kitchissippi’s biggest stories from 2022

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  • Posted on December 31, 2022December 31, 2022

By Charlie Senack It’s hard to believe it, but we have come to the end…

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A new mayor at city hall: Mark Sutcliffe spurns divisiveness

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  • Posted on December 11, 2022April 1, 2023

By Charlie Senack Ottawa’s new Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said he’s hoping for a quiet transition…

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Brigil : Building with purpose since 1985

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  • Posted on December 11, 2022

*Article is sponsored. Brigil is a leading real estate company in Canada’s National Capital Region.…

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Early Days: The forgotten legacy of Hintonburg’s first thrift store

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  • Posted on December 11, 2022

By Dave Allston Ottawa Neighbourhood Services was once a Hintonburg mainstay. For nearly 90 years,…

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Editor’s Letter: Year-end reflections

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  • Posted on December 11, 2022February 20, 2023

By Charlie Senack Merry Christmas and happy holidays! However you celebrate, December is surely going…

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HOK #131: Meet Kate Laird

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  • Posted on December 11, 2022

Being a resident of the Kitchissippi ward since I was two years old, minus my…

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Andy Tait: The man behind Ottawa’s 1980s vintage clothing craze

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  • Posted on December 3, 2022December 5, 2022

By Zenith Wolfe Ask Andy Tait about the leather jacket he’s wearing and he’ll have…

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Holiday strain: Parkdale Food Centre faces “a difficult month”

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  • Posted on December 2, 2022February 1, 2023

By Bradley Turcotte More Kitchissippi residents are turning to social services this year to put…

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Trustee Suzanne Nash says OCDSB mask vote was a “difficult decision.”

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  • Posted on December 2, 2022December 2, 2022

By Charlie Senack Masks won’t be made mandatory again in Ottawa Carleton District schools. While…

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An echo of home: Ukrainian Orthodox Church helps newcomers settle

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  • Posted on December 1, 2022December 2, 2022

By Charlie Senack Father Taras Kinash knew 2022 would be a year of uncertainty and…

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Giant menorah to light up Parkdale for Hanukkah celebrations

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  • Posted on December 1, 2022

By Charlie Senack A giant menorah will light up Parkdale Park as part of this…

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Kichi Sibi Winter Trail beckons outdoor enthusiasts

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  • Posted on December 1, 2022December 12, 2022

By Charlie Senack When Ottawa was dusted with its first snowfall Nov. 16, Dave Adams…

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Westboro and Hintonburg a hotspot for Christmas movie filming locations

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  • Posted on December 1, 2022February 1, 2023

By Charlie Senack For people who take in a movie as part of their holiday…

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Early Days: Wartime history: Tracking down the “Hintonburg Howitzer”

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  • Posted on November 24, 2022April 1, 2023

By Dave Allston Somerset Square is in the heart of Hintonburg, a landmark meeting point…

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Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway one step closer to getting new name

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022February 1, 2023

By Charlie Senack The Sir John A. Macdonald parkway is one step closer to getting…

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Audrey’s abstract world: Teenage artist says artistic inspiration comes from visions

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 9, 2022

By Bradley Turcotte Highland Park resident and De La Salle high school arts student Audrey…

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LRT to Westboro delayed until 2026

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 14, 2022

By Charlie Senack It could be 2026 before light rail transit is rolling through Westboro.…

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Reshaping love: Folk duo Libby & Cal release new music album

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

By Zenith Wolfe A new album by Ottawa-based folk duo Libby & Cal is reshaping…

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Country’s largest Canadian Tire opens in Carlingwood Mall

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 13, 2022

By Charlie Senack The biggest Canadian Tire store in the country has just opened in…

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Carlingwood-area home takes on “Stranger Things” with iconic Halloween display

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 13, 2022

By Charlie Senack Vecna might soon be visiting the Woodpark neighbourhood after one family took…

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Supply-chain issues delay Chief William Commanda bridge opening by six months

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 20, 2022

By Charlie Senack Labour shortages and supply-chain issues mean it will be another six months…

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Editor’s letter: Times are changing

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 13, 2022

The times are changing and the seasons are shifting. Fall is showing its colours and…

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Exit interview: Jim Watson looks back at Kitchissippi ward accomplishments as mayor

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 13, 2022

By Charlie Senack It’s the end of an era for Ottawa’s longest-serving mayor who is…

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Ottawa gets a new Mayor from Kitchissippi

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 13, 2022

By Charlie Senack It was a historic night in Ottawa on Oct. 24 as residents…

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HOK 130: Meet Tricia Ross

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 13, 2022

I grew up in Cornwall, Ontario and moved here to go to Carleton University and…

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Community orchestra takes Kitchissippi to the movies

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022February 16, 2023

By Zenith Wolfe A cacophony of instruments dies down as John Kraus, baton in hand,…

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Remembrance Day services return to Westboro

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  • Posted on November 7, 2022November 20, 2022

By Emma Perreault The return of colder weather brings with it a tradition each Canadian…

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150 years of Mechanicsville: The neighbourhood forged through hard work

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  • Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022

By Dave Allston This year marks an incredible milestone in the history of Mechanicsville: 150…

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Indigenous leader organizes march, efforts to rename parkway

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  • Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022

By Maureen McEwan Ottawa’s poet laureate has made a pledge: Albert Dumont will walk on…

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MPP goes on ‘social assistance diet’ for two weeks

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  • Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022

By Charlie Senack  Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden says he knows what it feels like…

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HOK #129: Meet Thuy Do 

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  • Posted on October 3, 2022November 13, 2022

“My family is from Vietnam. They came over as boat people refugees. They had my…

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The doctor is in: Meet Israel Goldwin Smith, Kitchissippi’s first doctor

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  • Posted on September 9, 2022September 17, 2022

By Dave Allston Like out of an old movie or storybook, late-Victorian era Hintonburg was…

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