In the second part of his conversation with KT, Kitchissippi Councillor Jeff Leiper talks infill, upcoming development applications and cyclist safety. KT: You’ve talked about infill being a priority for this term of council. Can you expand on what’s happening there? JL: I think residents are very aware […]
As the city prepares to update its official plan, Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper sat down with KT to talk about the issues that must be addressed in producing Ottawa’s next major planning blueprint. Here is an edited transcript of the conversation: KT: Let’s start with the hottest topic […]
Q: The article about the historical find next to your office was very interesting. I attempted to view the remains of the roundhouse that was recently unearthed. Is it now all covered up again? Or where did it go? Your assistance would be appreciated. Rhéal D. A: […]
Q: Hi, I was wondering to whom was the Somerset Square Park dedicated to when it was first built. Our councillor wants to dedicate it to Mr. Little, but if it is already, would that not cause a situation. -Arthur Chartrand A: Great question Arthur! The naming issue has […]
Q: The West End Studio Tour is coming up and although it sounds cool, I think it might feel weird to tromp around an artist’s home. How can I make this less awkward for myself and the artists? – T.I.A A: First, I totally get where you’re coming […]
Hello Kitchissippi Times! I think the new (old?) piano in Westboro is a really neat addition to our neighbourhood. Can you tell me more about it? T.I.A. Many of us saw the piano being painted – and played – during Westfest. Anyone is welcome to tickle the ivories […]
Q: What’s up with Winston Square? A: This question is a bit of a cheat, because it hasn’t come from one person (as the other questions have) but from an amalgam of Twitter wonderings and neighbourhood chatter. Winston Square used to look like this: Now it looks like this: […]
Q: I know that St. George’s Home for Boys has been closed for a while, since young boys are not being sent from the U.K. anymore. I would like to know what the house is being used for now. If it is not being used, could it be […]
Q: Just wondering if you guys know what the property adjacent to the Carlingwood library is? It has been vacant for years and is surrounded by a thick black iron fence. I have always wondered what it was. – Roslyn Richardson A: Thanks for your question Roslyn! I have […]
Q: I don’t know a lot about election signs, other than I see a lot of them during the run up to an election. What happens to all the election signs afterwards? [dropcap color=”blue”]A: [/dropcap] Your question brought to mind a few interesting issues as it pertains to […]
Q: I was walking the dog along the Byron Avenue path across the road from Maplelawn when I noticed some new trees had been planted there. Upon closer inspection I realized they were apple trees. They’ll obviously take a few years to bear fruit, but I was surprised […]
Q: I know it’s garage sale season, but this is the time of year I get pretty fed up with the overflowing donation bin in the parking lot of the Dovercourt Recreation Centre. Can something be done about it? Who’s responsible for cleaning it out? A: Well, I can’t […]
Q: A few years ago there were rain barrels for sale at Dovercourt. Do you know if this will be happening again this year? A: We’ve had a rain barrel for years, and I love it. Rain barrels capture and store rainwater (chlorine- and fluoride-free!) from downspouts. It’s […]
Q: I was wondering what is going in at 401 Richmond Road on the site of the old Heather’s… Thanks, Laurie A: Thanks for your question Laurie! Kitchissippi has seen so much commercial development along the main strip, and this is really just one example of some of […]
Q: Over the past few years I’ve noticed that we’ve lost a LOT of trees in our community. I’m not sure whether disease or insects are to blame (possibly, it’s both), but no where is this loss more apparent than in the little park on Clare Avenue, just […]
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