Submitted by Jeff Leiper Kitchissippi Ward Councillor The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted all of our lives as I write, and it’s uncertain when things will return to normal. What inspires me in this time is the dedication our friends, neighbours, local businesses and organizations have shown to […]
Submitted by Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre It’s been a wild and unsettling time. A global pandemic some believed was confined overseas arrived in Canada quickly. Life normally flashes from pillar to post. Now the minutes of the day stick together as we stay home, and scour […]
Submitted by Catherine McKenna, MP Ottawa Centre Dear Residents, I have been hearing from my constituents about the difficulties they are facing because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is challenging from both an economic and a health perspective. I’ve heard from devastated businesses, to families who have […]
By Anna Berglas and Ellis Bissonnette Once again, Nepean High students have joined forces to create positivity within a community. This time, the student council is hosting a minecraft server for students stuck at home. This initiative, as well as many others, is due to the recent events […]
Kitchissippi kindness in a time of need By Maureen McEwan This was an unexpected first month on the job. When I started on March 2nd, there wasn’t a great toilet paper shortage, “social distancing” wasn’t in our vocabularies, baby boomers and millennials weren’t debating about the War Measures […]
Submitted by Catherine McKenna, MP Ottawa Centre For over four years, our government has made investing in people our priority. Through government investments and the hard work of Canadians, Canada has built an economy that is strong and growing, adding more than 1.1 million new jobs to the […]
Submitted By Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre. This is a love letter to public education, and to folks who work in our public education system. I see you, and I value you. In recent weeks, as I’ve visited your picket lines in Ottawa, I’m constantly reminded of the […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi ward councillor As the weather warms and the days get longer, things get busier in Kitchissippi. Read on to find out what’s happening in your city. This summer, the City will be rehabilitating the aging sewers and watermains under Scott Street, from west of Athlone […]
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 […]
By Nelly Lienou Kamayou Notre Dame High School welcomes students from Grade 7 all the way to Grade 12. As a result, it can be a challenge to ensure that everyone has a voice. This year’s Student Council has made it a focus to engage all students and […]
By Anna Berglas and Ellis Bissonnette Truth and reconciliation is a vital part of Canadian culture. Although the last residential school was only shut down in 1996, many adults are learning about this aspect of our history through their children. Only recently have students studied residential schools as […]
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 […]
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