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 […]
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 […]
By Charlie Senack Westboro students are hoping to be the next big Canadian musical act. The members of the School of Rock program at Churchill Alternative School recorded and submitted a video of the song Human by Inuit duo Twin Flames for the CBC Music Class challenge. Teacher […]
Story and photo by Ellen Bond The group of youth settles down, instruments at the ready. Together, they begin practising pieces from A Charlie Brown Christmas. It sounds almost like an orchestra. In a way, that’s the whole point behind OrKidstra, a social development program that helps empower […]
Photos and story by Yose Cormier You can hear the thud of metal against wood as soon as you open the door to Lumberjaxe, Ottawa’s third and newest ax-throwing venue. Owned by Kitchissippi resident Kerry Moher, the building fits seamlessly in the industrial looking yet popular City Centre, […]
The December edition of KT is out with a bunch of ideas for the holidays, whether it’s music, food, gifts or merriment. Also, we look at the intensification and infill situation taking place in many areas of the ward. And meet Patrick Mears, one of Westboro’s earliest community […]
By Yose Cormier For the second year in a row, a Kitchissippi chef won the Hopewell Eating Disorder Centre’s Breaking Bread Breaking Stigma sandwich competition. Justin Champagne of Bar Lupulus followed in the footsteps of Pat Garland of Hintonburg’s Absinthe Café.. “The event was a ton of fun. […]
Submitted by Cynthia Cee, member of the Big Soul Project We’ve heard of young Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg who began protesting for more action from her government on climate change. Is she a unique case? Can anyone foster change? The members of the Big Soul Project (BSP), […]
Story by Yose Cormier This month, Jennifer Stewart will be leaving the comfort of her Wellington Village home for a week of hiking through the Sahara Desert, complete with Bedouin-style tents, hot days and lots of sand. “I am a little freaked out at the thought of sleeping […]
The November edition of KT is out, and it’s jam-packed with an eclectic mix of local news stories and features about all things Kitchissippi. Find out what Kitchissippi residents think of the LRT. Meet Connie Mooney as she prepares for Remembrance Day. See why an Ottawa group wants […]
Remembrance Day important to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself, says veteran Story and photos By Charlie Senack Remembrance Day is a time to pause and honour those who fought for our freedom in a time of conflict. It is also a time to remember our fallen veterans and […]
Local residents and businesses remain hopeful despite initial hiccups By Anita Grace It opened with much fanfare in September but had a tumultuous first week of full service in October. The Confederation Line of Ottawa’s Light Rail Train (LRT) has certainly attracted a lot of attention, both positive […]
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