Submitted by Joel Harden, MPP Ottawa Centre – Time to prioritize cyclists’ safety I was heartbroken and angered by news of a cyclist who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on May 16. Just steps away from city hall on Laurier Avenue, the collision is a tragic reminder […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – The spring has flown by and June has arrived in Kitchissippi. With lots of fun summer events coming up and the promise of warm weather ahead, there is lots to look forward to here in Ottawa! Read for more information. The City […]
Submitted by Catherine McKenna, MP Ottawa Centre – In the summer of 2015, while running to be the Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre, I asked to meet with representatives of community organizations working to address violence against women and to provide housing and other services to vulnerable […]
By Dave Allston – Wellington Village turns 100 years old this year, and though now part of a seamless series of neighbourhoods that frequently leads to identity confusion (is it part of Hintonburg? Westboro?), it has a very unique history that sets it apart from those slightly older […]
1. Westfest is taking place from June 7-9 in the park beside Tom Brown Arena (141 Bayview Rd.). There is limited parking in the area so visitors are highly encouraged to take public transit, walk, or bike. 2. Cyclists should definitely make use of the free supervised bike valet. […]
By Dave Allston – Wellington Village is an ideal neighbourhood to raise a young family, and the ever-increasing number of children in the area is a sign this little community has come full circle. The 1919 auction was chiefly aimed at young families who were encouraged to stop […]
The June edition of KT is out! Issues are in news boxes across the ward (find a handy map right here) and are rolling out to individual mailboxes in homes and condos. Inside this issue you will find Dovercourt’s summer activity guide, our own “summer fun” section with […]
By Bradley Turcotte – Kitchissippi multidisciplinary arts festival The Happening is back for its fifth year of highlighting local artists beginning May 24 and culminating with its signature ArtsPark event June 1. Happening co-founder and Hintonburg Public House (HPH) owner, Summer Baird, conceived the event in 2014 as […]
By Hollie Grace James – The last year has witnessed a monumental shift in the politics and culture surrounding cannabis consumption, and Kitchissippi found itself at ground zero of these changes. After decades of prohibition, the federal government legalized the use of cannabis in October 2018. Although initially […]
By Bella Crysler – Joyful, inspiring, colourful. That’s how Ms. Smid, an English and creative writing teacher at Nepean High School, describes her third and most recent children’s book: T-Rex Girl. It’s a 300-word picture book about a shy little girl named Ting who finds her inner roar […]
Dear Editor, If you are walking on the northwest side of Kirkwood Avenue from Hampton Park plaza it is very important you keep an eye out for vehicles leaving 634 Kirkwood Ave. You have a high chance of losing your legs or your life by being squished between […]
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Meet Kathy Armstrong. “I was born in Toronto and I grew up there. I moved to the Ottawa area around age 30. I wanted to leave Toronto, and I lived in Wakefield first and then I moved into town and to the west end. I’ve always loved the […]
By Alyson Queen – “Things are excellent.” Generally, Jeff Leiper says he feels well. It has now been a couple of months since his very public heart attack. He sat down recently over coffee to reflect on his journey, not long after his 49th birthday. “Everything that […]
Dovercourt Recreation Association recognizes the struggles parents of children with special needs can face when looking for programs and services. All parents want their child to feel included and valued, and it can be challenging to find access to an affordable program that sets the child up for […]
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