An Ottawa-area community newspaper serving McKellar Park, Highland Park, Hampton Park, Westboro, Westboro Beach, Champlain Park, Civic Hospital, West Wellington, Hintonburg, Tunney’s Pasture, and Mechanicsville
By Dave Allston – Have you ever wondered what Kitchissippi would look like if we could go back in time? … Continue reading Step in our time machine, for a 1867 walking tour of Kitchissippi
By Dave Allston – To many, the Sir John A. MacDonald Parkway along the Ottawa River is a simple, convenient … Continue reading The building project that changed Kitchissippi forever
By Dave Allston – Kitchissippi comprises multiple neighbourhoods, each of which has its own story of early development. The ward … Continue reading The unknown story of Westboro’s earliest retail presence
By Dave Allston – The commercial districts within Kitchissippi have a lot going for them. The Westboro and Wellington West … Continue reading The golden age of Kitchissippi cinema
By Dave Allston – On the road to Lemieux Island, just off the SJAM Parkway, lies the mysterious ruins of … Continue reading One of the most unique buildings in Kitchissippi is now one of the most neglected
By Dave Allston – Sporting clubs were the centre of social life in the first half of the twentieth century. … Continue reading Ready, aim, fire! (You’ll get a bang out of this story.)
By Dave Allston – In my previous column, I wrote about the Thomsons, an important pioneer family in the history … Continue reading The early days of Maplelawn, part two (plus bonus photos!)
