Simon Hopkins

New businesses and the Kitchissippi ice cream craze

Ice cream is a hot commodity in Westboro and Wellington West with many new...

West Wellington’s Giant Tiger owner retires after three decades 

Described as a pillar of Hintonburg, Giant Tiger’s long-time manager retired this fall after...

LRT construction derails Richmond Road business

Businesses along Richmond Road knew service would be disrupted when light rail transit construction...

Swimmer Julie Brousseau represents Nepean at Paris Olympics

Nepean’s Julie Brousseau dove headfirst into her first Olympic games in August. The 18-year-old Nepean...

Ice sports are creating safe spaces for queer athletes

Ottawa Pride Hockey’s four teams will play in its own division of a recreational...

Paid Parking coming to Westboro and Wellington West in 2025

 If you’re going to park your car along the Richmond, Wellington, and Somerset Street...
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New development projects will change Westboro, Wellington West landscape

Kitchissippi is quickly evolving. Used car lots are being torn down to make way...

Nepean High School swimmer eyes 2024 Olympics

By Simon Hopkins  Julie Brousseau has her eyes set on the upcoming 2024 Paris Summer...

Folk choir brings the sounds of Ukraine to McKellar Park

By Simon Hopkins  The harmonic sounds of Ukrainian choir Gerdan filled the Ukrainian Orthodox Church...

Date night spots for Valentine’s Day in West Ottawa

By Simon Hopkins Some of Ottawa’s best date night spots are located in Hintonburg...

Westboro and Wellington West bakeries excited about holiday season while dealing with inflation

By Simon Hopkins Bakeries through Westboro and Wellington Village are serving up special treats...

Scotiabank set to close in Westboro next summer

By Simon Hopkins Scotiabank announced on Oct. 31 that its century-old Westboro branch will...
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