By Dave Allston – In many ways, Kitchissippi still had a very rural, village-like feel as late as the 1970s. This is perhaps no better exemplified than in a unique event that brought tens of thousands of Ottawans to Kitchissippi every year: a professional dog sled derby! Long-time […]
Meet Peter Edmison. “I grew up in Ottawa with my four siblings. I went to Connaught PS then Fisher Park High School. (Does anyone remember the great principal Pop Wallen?) I then went to University of Toronto where I studied dentistry. I returned to Ottawa to practice dentistry, […]
At the Wine Bottega we have prided ourselves for over 14 years in locally crafting the finest wine with exceptional globally sourced juices. Through the use of our oak barrel aging procedures and techniques we can ensure –and guarantee—that we’re crafting the finest wine possible for your wedding […]
Have You Been Told You Have to Live With The Pain? Do You Want to Be More Active and Improve Your Mobility? At Back on Track, we love to help people get back to living the life they deserve. When pain strikes in your knee, lower back, neck […]
By Hollie Grace James – At only 22, Erin Harris might be young, but she has managed to bring a passionate idea to life over the course of only a handful of months. Having signed a prestigious modelling contract that would have brought her to Miami, she was simply […]
Take a long deep grateful breath and celebrate. There’s a new movement studio in town that brings together the joy of natural and functional movement combined with secular meditation classes. Metta Movement and Meditation Studio opened its doors in late 2018 as a refreshing alternative to traditional fitness […]
By Charlie Senack – It is little known in the Westboro area, but not to the local special needs community. A group called WAVE (Work and Volunteer Experience), has been providing life skills to young adults on the autism spectrum through work and fun. Run through the Dovercourt Recreation […]
Coinciding with the biggest Irish celebration outside of Ireland, the Ottawa Irish Dance Company (2-888 Lady Ellen Pl.) will be celebrating its first anniversary along with St. Patrick’s Day. Needless to say, March is the perfect month to learn more about the art of Irish Dancing. “It’s a […]
Submitted by Deb Lemkow – Each year the Ottawa Guild of Potters hosts the fundraising event Great Bowls of Fire (GBOF) for the Ottawa Food Bank. This year the event will take place on Saturday, March 23 at the Glebe Community Centre, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Now […]
By Bella Crysler – This semester Nepean High School welcomed a new addition to the school community. Taking over the principal’s position from Mr. Cousineau is the incredible Ms. McNamara! I had the chance to sit down with her and talk about topics such as pastimes, role models, […]
By Shaun Markey – Françoise (Fran) Gagnon opened the door of 448 Highcroft Ave. just far enough so she could lean out and ask me a very important question: “Do you like dogs?” “I love dogs,” I replied promptly. “Good, because we have two of them! Big ones!” […]
by John King, Broker with Engel & Völkers Ottawa – “How will the next generation ever be able to afford a house?” This is the question I hear over and over at social events. Many of my friends lament that the price of housing today has risen to […]
The March issue of KT is out! Look for it in your mailbox this week or pick it up at over 100 locations across Kitchissippi ward. This issue includes our popular summer camp guide, 2019 weddings feature, Dovercourt’s Spring activity guide, and a special edition of the Westboro […]
By Judith van Berkom – Sandra Walby was born, raised, married, mother of three and grandmother – all from the same house on the same street in Mechanicsville. She is 76-years-of-age and has served her community for 50 years, on the board of directors of the Mechanicsville Community […]
By Jacob Hoytema – By looking at it, you wouldn’t have known that Hintonburger was closing down. When Kitchissippi Times sat down with owner and operator Tom Williams, he had exactly one week left at his location at the corner of Somerset and Bayswater, where they’ve been for […]
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