Local potter’s efforts support Parkdale Food Centre’s Christmas Supper By Charlie Senack There is nothing more important than community for Kitchissippi resident and owner of Hintonburg Pottery Ginger McCoy. “I really believe that community is at the heart of everything I choose to do,” said Ginger. “I started […]
Well-known chef opens new restaurant After a fire destroyed Allium, on Holland Avenue last year, chef Arup Jana promised to rebuild. While Arup still hopes to re-open Allium, he opened a second restaurant, Brassica, in Westboro. Replacing Vittoria in the Village at 309 Richmond Road, Brassica is a […]
By Dave Allston 2020 is a historic year for Fisher Park, the centerpiece of Kitchissippi. It was 100 years ago that Fisher was first established as a park, playground and a location that would remain the community hub for a century and beyond. During the 19th century, the […]
Story and photos by Hollie Grace James Within the first three months of 2020, three women at the Carlingwood Retirement community, tucked into the heart of Westboro, are celebrating their 100th birthdays. Whether it’s eating well, exercising or getting enough sleep, the secret to old age remains a […]
Local organization MASC connects artists and students across the city When Jennifer Cayley and Jan Andrews got together to develop a series of culturally diverse performances for the NAC 30 years ago, little did they realize what they had created. Sitting around a kitchen table in Kitchissippi, the […]
“Meet the McDougall family, a musical family who live in the Westboro area. Mom Deanna, a violin teacher, was born in Toronto but lived in British Columbia for a few years in her 20s. Dad Nelson, the National Arts Centre’s orchestra and tour manager was born in White […]
Dear Editor, I read with great interest the letter from Loretta Fleming concerning the Granite Curling Club proposal for redevelopment of its site. I am a member of the Club and I also live nearby in the heart of Westboro and often walk through Lion’s Park, so I […]
Before getting into this letter, I wanted to talk about an article on the foot clinic at the Churchill Seniors Centre from last month’s issue. We’ve heard back from the nurses at Beautiful Feet, Ruth Scott and Diana Hood, saying they have received a lot of new requests […]
NutriChem Compounding Pharmacy and Clinic understands that patients are frustrated and confused about health care. In turn, they provide efficient and highly effective choices with proven results. Their solution? Smart personalized medicine. Kent MacLeod, founder and CEO of NutriChem, is an award-winning pharmacist with over 30 years of […]
Open houses can be fun and exciting for both the Realtor and a potential buyer, especially when the home is presented well. This past January, I hosted an open house for a property that I had only just listed a few days before. The home was relatively small, […]
Winter can be a challenging time to remain active outdoors – especially with seemingly endless cold weather and early dark evenings. Icy, slushy sidewalks mixed with stormy weather can be slippery and dangerous at times, preventing outdoor physical exercise on a regular basis. How can you stay outdoor […]
Story and photos by Anita Grace A foot clinic, being offered at the Churchill Seniors Centre, is helping local seniors get back on their feet. “We are always looking at how we can meet the needs of our community,” said Anita Findlay, the centre’s programme coordinator. So when Ruth […]
Dear Editor, Is Dominion really the best name we can use for our new LRT station? That’s just the name of a minor nearby street. How about “Kitchissippi” or even “Beach”? Let’s have a debate before Phase 2 is finished. Alan Etherington
Dear Editor, I was surprised by your paper’s reporting on the redevelopment of Lion’s Park (December issue), which only presented one side of the highly contentious and precedent-setting proposal. This redevelopment – I call it encroachment – has a great impact on our community, for adjacent residents and […]
– Photo feature by Mark Holleron Outdoor enthusiasts braved the cold on January 19 for the SJAM Festival 2020. This year, the festival set up at Remic Rapids along Sir John A. McDonald Parkway. It was designed to promote cross-country skiing and fatbiking, while giving people a chance […]
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