By Charlie Senack They are on a mission to better themselves while celebrating milestones in their lives – all while raising money for a charity. Two Kitchissippi friends, Meghan Maack and Astrid Nielsen, are among 14 Canadians participating in the ‘Cuso Challenge’, a nine-day trip to Cusco, Peru, […]
By Dave Allston The intersection of Gladstone and Loretta is steeped in history, as many will identify the soon-to-be-designated Standard Bread building as an important piece of west end history. However, there is another key part of early Hintonburg history, largely forgotten through time, that stood at this […]
Submitted by Alison Zinni Because Elmdale Public School is currently under renovation, the school’s much-loved BookFest will look a little different this year. The February 21-22 event will take place a few blocks away from its usual location, at Fisher Park/Summit Alternative Public School on Holland Avenue. Members […]
By Ellis Bissonnette and Anna Berglas This year, in order to celebrate the vibrant art scene at Nepean High School, the senior drama class coordinated Knight of the Arts, an evening which featured jazz bands, the student male choir, visual art and an original theatre piece. Parents and […]
By Adam Casagoly During hard times it is important to stand up for what we believe in. As exams are approaching and the first semester comes to a close, it is important to think about the causes we have helped, and the causes we should support in the […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi ward councillor Happy New Year Kitchissippi! We’re back in full swing at City Hall, with lots of exciting updates to report. Read on to find out what’s happening in your city. The City is currently undertaking a Residential Fourth Density (R4) Zoning Review. For almost a […]
Submitted by Catherine McKenna, MP Ottawa Centre When we invest in Canadians, we are investing in a growing economy, more middle class jobs, and a stronger, more resilient Canada. Our government was elected on a promise to invest in Canadians to ensure that they have a safe and […]
Bob Chiarelli, Mark Sutcliffe among 40 Ottawa leaders recognized by Royal Ottawa Foundation By Yose Cormier Two Kitchissippi residents were recently recognized for their efforts in advancing mental health research and education in Ottawa. Former Ottawa mayor and Ottawa West and Ottawa West-Nepean MPP Bob Chiarelli and Mark […]
By Yose Cormier When the curtain rose for The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition at Shenkman Arts Centre in December, among the little critters running around the stage will be Hintonburg’s Maisie Burchett. Maisie, 10, was one of the four chipmunks in the Ballet Jörgen production, which reimagines the […]
In 2018, Domicile Developments applied to the City of Ottawa to rezone three addresses on Roosevelt Avenue from three to six storeys. The developer plans to demolish three single-family homes and build a six-storey mixed-use building with 35 condo units with retail businesses on the first two floors […]
Congratulations to Councillor Jeff Leiper and the City of Ottawa for conducting the Westboro Infill Study. There is only one problem, the title of the study is wrong. The term “infill” is defined as the development of vacant parcels of land within previously built areas. In direct contrast […]
Story and photos By Anita Grace Living in one of the “hottest” neighbourhoods can be both a blessing and a curse. Westboro is hailed as a prime destination for shopping and fine dining. Hintonburg is the latest “it” neighbourhood, a vibrant community with craft breweries and other trendy […]
Story and photos by Paula Roy If any further proof was required to confirm that our area is home to a lot of talented chefs, Kitchissippi’s showing at Canada’s Great Kitchen Party last month should put any doubts to rest. Area resident Ian Carswell, who operates the Black […]
By Yose Cormier The popular eatery on Richmond Road is dropping its dinner menu in favour of all-out Christmas, turning into Miracle at the Savoy for 37 consecutive days. The Miracle Pop-up is a franchise that started in 2014 in New York. It has been done in Toronto, […]
Story by Bradley Turcotte When Phyllis Kessler went to scope out a rehearsal of the Just Voices choir, the Kitchissippi resident found merry comfort in hearing the opening bars of the 1953 holiday standard, Santa Baby. Then the alto vocal range singer noticed the unexpected lyrics “bring some […]
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