Hello Kitchissippi readers! Here’s an important update from our team: Kitchissippi Times has shifted operations due to COVID-19. As a result, the printed product is suspended for May, June and July. There will be no physical or digital copy of the paper. However, Kitchissippi Times is still up […]
By Maureen McEwan Ottawa Police Services (OPS) has received several reports of residential break-and-enters in the Westboro area within the last week. In a press release May 22, the Ottawa Police reported that the daytime incidents occurred while residents were at home but “either outside or in another […]
When the COVID crisis began and many merchants were forced to close their doors, Jessica Carpinone, the owner of Bread by Us, wasn’t going to let that dampen her community spirit. Jessica and her team turned their baking efforts into donations to the Parkdale Food Centre. They started […]
What we are seeing in Ontario’s long-term care (LTC) system is heart-breaking. COVID-19 has exploited weaknesses that were established decades ago. Since the Mike Harris government came to power in 1995, governments in Ontario have given for-profit operators a larger and larger role in LTC. Today, they represent […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor. I want to start by sending out a warm and sincere thank-you to all residents of Kitchissippi Ward for their patience and cooperation during this time. Thank you as well to those who have stepped up and offered their time and resources to […]
Featured business: Revelle Studios How does a business so focused on up-close-and-personal attention tailor its model in a completely new direction to fit these globally trying times? “PIVOT! Be open to change. Be open to adaptation.” Owner Earleen Garbe of Revelle Modern Bridal Boutique holds the right attitude […]
Known for their European craftsmanship, L.A. Sicoli Masonry has a reputation for quality work as well as extraordinary customer service. Luciano Sicoli believes a job well-done means a job that will last for years to come. “We provide all our customers with the same high level of craftsmanship […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I have had many (virtual) meetings with small business owners, representatives of Business Improvement Associations and non-profit organizations in Ottawa Centre regarding the supports they need to survive this challenging time. Last week, the federal government reached an agreement with the provinces to introduce […]
When Covid-19 hit our local businesses in Wellington West, many restaurant and shop owners were forced to close their doors indefinitely. Deemed as an essential business in the food retail industry, owner Joel Orlik of the Wellington Butchery considers himself very fortunate to remain open. His challenge became […]
Iconic Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli responds to COVID-19 by launching first-ever online store Featured Business: Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli “People have been asking us about online ordering and shipping for a long time, but we never had the impetus to do it,” says Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli owner […]
Kitchissippi Times file photo. Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor Well, Kitchissippi, we made it to the end of April! I’ve collected some important updates on both ward and City news below, so read on for updates. By-law and Regulatory Services has released updated guidelines for yard […]
Submitted by Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre On April 22, we observed the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and it’s an ominous time to mark the occasion. For all the right reasons, we are fixated on a deadly virus for which there is no cure yet. Many bright […]
By Maureen McEwan Typically, spring is prime house hunting season in Ottawa — as the weather warms up, so does the local market. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted that timeline for buyers, sellers and real estate professionals alike. The Canadian economy is shifting daily, but when the pandemic […]
By Maureen McEwan Spring is the time of renewal. But aside from “spring cleaning,” what can you do this season to spruce up your space? With many Canadians spending more time at home right now, indoor garden may get more attention. But why bother — what are the […]
By Dave Allston In a short span of time, the COVID-19 virus has changed all of our lives significantly. Our schedules, our routines, our way of dealing with others (even friends and family) has been altered in a major way. It arrived suddenly, overwhelmed an unprepared population and […]
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