History

Maison Jeanne D’Arc: The tenth anniversary of a potential teardown

It has now been nearly ten years since a group of concerned citizens and...

The tale of “Westboro Manor”

One of Westboro’s most impressive structures is located at 330 Churchill Avenue, just south...

Lost and found: a Kitchissippi mystery

As time passes, history begins to fade. The lives and events, the people and...

Cave Creek: the “scourge” of early Kitchissippi

For decades during the earliest days of Kitchissippi, there was a small but significant...

Early Days: Prohibition and the history of hooch in Kitchissippi

This year marks the 100th anniversary of prohibition in Ontario, a significant era in...

Early Days: Climb aboard for a short history of the streetcar

To present-day residents of Kitchissippi, Byron Linear Park is a much-appreciated strip of greenspace...
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A look back at Laroche Park: Carnivals, picnics, giant rats, and a terrible injury

This is the second of two columns about Laroche Park. The first one can...

Early Days: The long history of Laroche Park

Laroche Park has always been a significant part of the lives of local residents,...

The original “landmark” building of Wellington Street

One of Kitchissippi’s most important intersections is nearing 100 years in age, and its...

Early Days: Making transit history at Tunney’s Pasture, again

Light rail will soon be arriving in Kitchissippi, changing not only the way the...

Hampton Park: a great example of real estate success (and a nice place to boot)

Hampton Park is a popular, well-established and upscale neighbourhood and parkspace in Ottawa’s west...

Early Days: 80 years of history at the Carleton Tavern

Kitchissippi’s most famous gathering place, the Carleton Tavern, turned 80 this year, and was...
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