On November 30th, 2015, we lost our daughter Kate after tragic complications following a bone marrow transplant. Kate was an incredible child. She was beautiful, loving, happy and absolutely endearing to anyone she met. Kate had a rare form of mitochondrial disease called SIFD (sideroblastic anemia, immune deficiency, […]
Dear Editor, On a day when many of us were enjoying the bounty of the Thanksgiving long weekend, a group of socially-conscious and community-oriented participants gathered to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate than themselves – and had a great time all the while!! […]
Dear Editor, A non-profit daycare that has been serving the Ottawa community for almost 30 years should not be forced to close because the federal government insists on doubling the rent. The rent increase to the “market value” – to the tune of about $150,000 per year, equivalent to what […]
When the music teacher at Broadview Avenue Public School retires this year, the position will not be filled in September. I understand that it has something to do with staffing and budget – the details of which are not something I can explain because I don’t really understand […]
Re: Searching for Solid Footing, March 3 issue Dear Editor, I’m a local writer and have self-published three children’s books through my shingle, Wonderpress. My fourth children’s book is called Now That I’m Here, and I wrote it in tribute to Kate Drury, a sweet girl from Ottawa who […]
Dear Editor, Bell Canada held a “Let’s Talk Day” to assist health institutions by raising awareness and funds for mental illness. I would like to contribute by raising awareness about mental illness among seniors and to encourage seniors as well as others affected by mental illness to seek help. […]
Hey KT! I want to thank you for the article in your Feb. 4 issue, “New generation, old traditions” about the boom of barbershops in Kitchissippi. I’m writing to tell your readers a bit more about the history and evolution of barbering in the ‘hood. I have lived […]
Dear Editor, We had a large, 80-100 year old silver maple taken down in front of our house (we live just off Holland Avenue in the Civic Hospital area). The tree was considered to be a dangerous structure with some rot in the large upper branches. What no one […]
Dear Editor, At this time of year, like me, many Kitchissippi parents are neck deep in shuttling kids to and from rinks, gyms, pools, and dance studios. We may be gearing up for a winter on the slopes or on the trails, or thinking about what activities will […]
Dear Editor, Thank you for breaking this news, you guys are a first-class community newspaper and we’ve always appreciated how you tell Kitchissippi’s story. As the founder and producer of Westfest, I want to thank the community, businesses, our sponsors and partners for their continued outpouring of love […]
Dear Editor, Earlier in September CCOC planted a new serviceberry tree at 123 Stirling. And on Tuesday, September 15 we hosted a small ceremony to dedicate a tree in memory of Emma Robe, Hintonburg’s teacup gardener. We were joined by Emma’s sister Jackie, Emma’s neighbours and friends and […]
Editor’s note: We had a record number of letters in response to the Westfest story. This is just a small sample of the feedback we received. “Deep disappointment” I wish to add my voice to the deep disappointment in Westboro Village BIA’s decision to withdraw funding from Westfest. My […]
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Westboro Village BIA, we thought your readers would be interested in the rationale for the decision not to renew our Title Sponsorship of Westfest. This was a decision that the Board spent many months discussing including a strategic planning […]
My father, businessman Mr. Pyare L. Sharma, was the owner/operator of Kettleman’s Bagel Company franchise on Carling Avenue. He passed away on July 16, 2015. He was a true philanthropist, a selfless man who did unprecedented humanitarian work throughout his lifetime. My father was a textile engineer and […]
Dear Editor, After many years away from the Westboro area, I decided to move back into the ‘hood. Before I moved in I wanted to walk around to get reacquainted and also just to meet the local ’shop owner.’ On my walkabout I wanted to find out what […]
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