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 […]
It’s with a sense of adventure and enthusiasm that I take on the role of Editor at the Kitchissippi Times. The Kitchissippi Ward is a vibrant community, with caring residents and engaged businesses. And I’m looking forward to being part of it. There always seems to be something […]
Westboro, Hintonburg businesses thrive as the ‘oil age’ arrives in Ottawa By Dave Allston One hundred years ago, Kitchissippi would have been a thrilling time to be alive. One can only imagine the excitement of living through the era of the arrival of the automobile. In Hintonburg and […]
For many people, the ideal dental practice is bright, modern and welcoming while also offering the skills of experienced practitioners who confidently provide exceptional care. Carling Dental is exactly that kind of place, delivering unparalleled cosmetic and family dentistry services out of a comfortable, cheerful new office. Carling […]
By Yose Cormier Another election is upon us, with 11 candidates vying for your votes to represent Ottawa Centre in Parliament. According to Elections Canada, almost 95,000 people are on the riding’s electoral list. For those who missed the September 25, October 2 and October 3 all-candidates’ debates, […]
Justin Champagne is humbled to be taking part in the Breaking Bread, Breaking Stigma sandwich competition. Photo by Ted Simpson By Paula Roy In his 15 months as Chef de Cuisine at Bar Lupulus, Justin Champagne has made quite an impact on diners at this popular Wellington West […]
With 23 new plays on the 2019-2020 schedule, The Gladstone brings Ottawa’s independent theatre industry to life. by Ted Simpson How far would you have to travel to find Canada’s busiest theatre? You might be surprised to learn it’s actually right here in your own backyard. The Gladstone […]
By Charlie Senack – An Ottawa organization dedicated to protecting the environment has teamed up with a Hintonburg merchant to cultivate “urban forests” in an effort to fight climate change and ensure people have access to healthy local food. Ecology Ottawa has a bold goal of planting tens […]
By Charlie Senack – A few years ago, Euphoria Hair Salon owner Mike Fulga began to notice that rent for commercial spaces in Wellington West was on the rise. Concerned that the increasing cost of commercial space would hinder new, small, mom-and-pop businesses from putting down roots in […]
Meet Jens-Michael Schaal. “I was born in Germany 45 years ago, and I lived and grew up in Frankfurt, and I wasn’t expecting that ever to change. I was really happy where I was. I had a good life and I had established myself in Germany and I […]
The September edition of KT is out, and it’s jam-packed with an eclectic mix of local news stories and features about all things Kitchissippi. Councillor Jeff Leiper shares his thoughts on what light rail could mean for the future of development in the ward in a compelling Q&A; […]
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 […]
By Dave Allston – These days, the Wellington-Richmond corridor through Kitchissippi features a bank seemingly every 100 metres – each branch offering a multitude of services. But banking in the ward wasn’t always this convenient. Though banks have a long history in our neighbourhood, their presence, appearance and […]
By David Sali – Kitchissippi sprint kayaker Maren Bradley usually favours 1,000-metre races over 500-metre events, but that might change if she keeps getting results like the one she and her teammates achieved at the recent junior world championships. Appearing in her second straight worlds, Bradley was part […]
By David Sali – Summer Baird has found the perfect excuse to put one of her favourite bands on steady rotation on the playlist at her Wellington Street West pub and restaurant. The owner of the Hintonburg Public House has always been a big fan of the Beastie […]
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