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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s with a sense of adventure and enthusiasm that I take on the role of Editor at the Kitchissippi Times. The Kitchissippi Ward is a vibrant community, with caring residents and engaged businesses. And I’m looking forward to being part of it. There always seems to be something […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – Welcome to summer Kitchissippi! I know we’re all looking forward to the long sunny days ahead. Read on to find out more about what’s coming up in our ward this month. I’m thrilled to be hosting a ribbon cutting at Reid Park […]
Submitted by Erica Braunovan, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee – June is upon us and we are in the final stretch of the school year. While it would be tempting to slow down for this last little while, it is inevitably one of the busiest times of the year […]
Submitted by Catherine McKenna, MP Ottawa Centre – Dear residents, Recently, our government tabled Investing in the Middle Class, the federal budget for 2019. We’ve created some exciting opportunities that will help build a better Ottawa Centre. With Budget 2019, the government is continuing to invest to grow the […]
Submitted by Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre – A common thread linking decisions of the Ford government during its first year is an understanding of the price of everything and the value of nothing. Whether it’s cuts to festivals, education, or inaction on accessibility, they’re prepared to balance the […]
Submitted by Erica Braunovan, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee – Wow! June is just around the corner, and while I look forward to our two month summer break there is still a substantial amount of work to be done at the board table. Between now and the end of June […]
Submitted by Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre – Time to prioritize cyclists’ safety I was heartbroken and angered by news of a cyclist who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on May 16. Just steps away from city hall on Laurier Avenue, the collision is a tragic reminder […]
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