Submitted by Kathy Bell Where can you find spiders, tacos, cheerleaders, cowdogs and butterflies all together? At the Ottawa Halloween Dog Parade, of course. Doggies, big and small, from all over the city, will sniff d their way to Dovercourt on October 19 and put their paws up […]
By Dean Caillier, Sales Representative, Engel & Völkers Ottawa It’s around the corner. You can feel it in the air. Yes, winter is upon us. It’s almost time to dig out the winter coats and boots, pull out the shovels and start up the snow blower. Wherever you live in […]
Submitted by Martin Adelaar The National Capital Commission (NCC) is busy with public consultations leading to an updated “Master Concept Plan” for the development of LeBreton Flats. The LeBreton Flats Community Benefits Coalition believes that as well as being an exciting new national asset, LeBreton should become a […]
Family owned Wellington Butchery focuses on quality. “One of our priorities is to buy local when we can, and to buy Canadian,” says owner Joel Orlik. “We do a lot of specialty items and have a good selection of gluten-free sausages, deli meats and homemade prepared meals.” Wellington […]
Enter the doors of Hintonburg Pottery and you are welcomed into a light-filled studio and pottery shop. Hintonburg Pottery is an active space that mixes the regular practice of studio members with the regular running of classes, workshops, courses and special events for all levels, abilities and ages. […]
If cooler weather tends to chase you inside, then this is the perfect time to pick up a new or familiar fitness program at Dovercourt Recreation Centre. With programs available for all ages, abilities and interests, there is something for everyone at Dovercourt. Are you looking for an […]
Photos and story By Judith van Berkom The dynamic singing group, The Sunset Singers, has resumed its weekly practices in preparation for its annual November concert at Centrepoint and other gigs in retirement and nursing homes this fall. “What The Sunset Singers demonstrate is that age need not […]
By yose cormier The Garderie Tunney’s Daycare, which was on the verge of closing just three years ago because of a rent increase imposed by the federal government, introduced 18 new French spaces to its daycare this summer. The daycare held a celebration to mark the occasion in […]
By Yose Cormier Brad Green is adamant: maps are not old-fashioned and out-of-date. On the contrary, he says. And the fact that World of Maps, which Green and his partner of 40 years, Petra Thoms, owns, celebrated 25 years in business is a testament to that. “There’s a […]
The October edition of KT is out, and it’s jam-packed with an eclectic mix of local news stories and features about all things Kitchissippi. Councillor Jeff Leiper shares his thoughts on infill in the ward as well as bicycles in the second part of his compelling Q&A; find […]
Photos and story By Charlie Senack Running can take a toll on the body, especially if you’re not physically prepared. So to help local runners reach their goals, including training for marathons, Leah Reinberger and Trevor Davies created a unique new group in the Kitchissippi neighbourhood. Reinberger and […]
New build on Java Street emphasizes open space and natural light By Yose Cormier Aleta Moher can’t help but smile as she walks around the house, still under construction. Moher can already see the finished product in her mind, and can list off how many days each of […]
By Yose Cormier and Ellen bond Anna Jahn, our Human of Kitchissippi this month, wanted to get to know her neighbours beyond the passing “hello” as she walked down her street. She wanted to build her community a bit more and help everyone get to know each other. […]
“I was born in Berlin, Germany, so you have another German to feature. It was a very cool place to grow up. I came to Canada in 2009. My husband is an academic and he got a great offer from the University of Ottawa. At the time our […]
In the second part of his conversation with KT, Kitchissippi Councillor Jeff Leiper talks infill, upcoming development applications and cyclist safety. KT: You’ve talked about infill being a priority for this term of council. Can you expand on what’s happening there? JL: I think residents are very aware […]
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