Ever heard of Hygge (pronounced Hue-guh)? No, it’s not a new diet or a type of exercise. Hygge, according to hyggehouse.com, is a Danish term for acknowledging a feeling or moment—whether alone or with friends, at home or out, ordinary or extraordinary—as cosy, charming or special. For me, […]
Some 30+ years after the City of Ottawa agreed to let the community run the Dovercourt Recreation Centre, their commitment to helping people has never been stronger. Dovercourt is a not-for-profit centre that operates as a registered charity and social enterprise. “It’s a true social enterprise in that […]
You might not expect that one of the city’s most delicious restaurants would be located in a shopping mall, but the newly opened CoBrie International at the Carlingwood Shopping Centre is defying expectations daily. Owners Karen and Brian Vallipuram are excited to honour the more than 60 years […]
Written by Taylorrose Walsh Chloe Lapenat’s New York City success story as an up-and-coming actor, writer, and producer began in her hometown of Ottawa. Before writing and starring in her own original mini-series, Lapenat’s passion for acting and burgeoning talent was fostered at the Ottawa School of Speech […]
Submitted by Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre The holiday season is a time of compassion, when we turn our attention to the most marginalized in our community and think about how we can support them. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about people who are addicted to drugs […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi ward councillor The year is almost over, but that doesn’t mean things are slowing down! Read on to see what’s happening as we wrap up 2019. I’d like to thank residents of Kitchissippi for attending our BudgetSpeak 2020 event at the beginning of November. We had a […]
Submitted by Erica Braunovan, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee As many of you will know by now, collective agreements for all of our union employees have expired and negotiations are underway to put new agreements in place. Labour negotiations move quickly at times, and more slowly at others, […]
The December edition of KT is out with a bunch of ideas for the holidays, whether it’s music, food, gifts or merriment. Also, we look at the intensification and infill situation taking place in many areas of the ward. And meet Patrick Mears, one of Westboro’s earliest community […]
Having a will protects your family, ensures that your wishes are followed and preserves your legacy. Planning for the future can be difficult, but it is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones. The Ontario Bar Association has dedicated November as “Make A Will Month”, […]
Submitted by Anna Berglas and Ellis Bissonnette E very year, teams from across Ottawa participate in the SleepOUT initiative, led by the Youth Service Bureau (YSB). This fundraiser, which takes place on November 28, 2019, raises funds dedicated to giving resources to vulnerable youth. Sleeping outside is a […]
Submitted by Victory Kaly and Erin Donahue-Boyle On Wednesday, October 16, Notre Dame High School held our annual Fall Awards Ceremony. We came together as a community to celebrate the academic achievements of last year’s Grade 9, 10 and 11 students. Awards were given out in four different […]
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if Kitchissippi had more residents like Anna Jahn, who was featured in the Humans of Kitchissipi segment of the October KT! She wanted to build community, to get to know her neighbours better, so she organized a neighbourhood dinner, with almost 130 residents in […]
Photo and story by Matthew Horwood The Cornerstone Housing for Women got a dose of colour last month thanks to Nepean High School students. The shelter received two paintings, titled “Complementary Flowers” and “Balanced Bouquet”, which were created by 52 students from two Grade 9 classes during the […]
By Yose Cormier For the second year in a row, a Kitchissippi chef won the Hopewell Eating Disorder Centre’s Breaking Bread Breaking Stigma sandwich competition. Justin Champagne of Bar Lupulus followed in the footsteps of Pat Garland of Hintonburg’s Absinthe Café.. “The event was a ton of fun. […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor We’re moving into cooler months, Kitchissippi, but that doesn’t mean we’re slowing down. Read on to find out what’s keeping us busy in the ward and at City Hall. The City Treasurer’s office is currently working on the 2020 Municipal Budget […]
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