Dear Editor, Winter has gone, the summer solstice has passed and construction season is in full bloom all across Ottawa. Developers are snapping up properties everywhere. Three close neighbours have sold in the last 60 days. I fully expect one will be torn down for two semi’s, like the last […]
By Ted Simpson – In the June provincial election, we saw a massive shift take place in Ontario’s political climate. Many communities have seen a change in their representation at the provincial level. Here in Kitchissippi, one of those changes has brought us a new MPP, and his […]
By Anne Boys-Hope – Moored like a boat at the corner of Richmond Road and Winston Avenue, the Westboro Legion stands out amongst the coffee shops and condominiums that surround it. Not a hot spot for foodies or craft beer drinkers, but a home away from home for […]
By Dave Allston – The 1930s was an era of depression and lean times, but it was also the golden age of cinema. Perhaps to escape the occasional dreariness of life, residents would flock to the theatre, as movie-houses began appearing in every neighbourhood, including Westboro. However, Westboro […]
By Paula Roy – If you’ve ever felt a yearning to recreate the sights, smells, sounds or tastes of a favourite holiday experience once you’re back home, then you’ll appreciate the spirit behind Lexington Smokehouse & Bar, Westboro’s newest eatery. Owners Roc Strasbourg and Tom Christie named their […]
By Alyson Queen – Don’t bother looking outward to Toronto and Vancouver for the country’s hottest housing market – because it’s happening in your own backyard in Kitchissippi. Literally. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s latest numbers for April (the most recent available), sales were up in […]
By Misty Pratt – Westboro Beach is a local destination that can be enjoyed in all seasons, but summer is short and sweet here in Ottawa. This is one spot that should definitely be part of your summer bucket list. Although swimming and sunbathing are the most popular […]
By Anne Boys-Hope – The robots are coming… to clean the beach. Friendly and hardworking, these robots are destined for something great: to help conquer the world’s shoreline pollution problem and engage the community in science and technology. Erin Kennedy (aka RobotGrrl), Ottawa-based inventor and founder of Robot […]
By Misty Pratt – After a long and cold Ottawa winter, everyone is ready for a bit of heat. Patios spill over with thirsty patrons, the beach is dotted with sun worshippers and bike paths are busy again. Then the dog days of summer hit and even the […]
By Paula Roy – It was a certain je ne sais quoi about Westboro that caught the eye of the team behind the new Mamie Clafoutis café and bakery. Co-managers Sophie Gourves and her husband Gregory Cossec both hail from France and say they were attracted to the […]
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