By Sarah Williscraft with files from Truin Rebel “We’re all going to die.” That was the provocative tagline on a certificate of membership being handed out at Ottawa’s first annual Community Deathcare Expo, held on October 19 at the Churchill Seniors Centre. Co-organizer Kelly Butler said the tagline […]
Submitted by Cynthia Cee, member of the Big Soul Project We’ve heard of young Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg who began protesting for more action from her government on climate change. Is she a unique case? Can anyone foster change? The members of the Big Soul Project (BSP), […]
Story by Yose Cormier This month, Jennifer Stewart will be leaving the comfort of her Wellington Village home for a week of hiking through the Sahara Desert, complete with Bedouin-style tents, hot days and lots of sand. “I am a little freaked out at the thought of sleeping […]
Highland Park house featured in this year’s Homes for the Holidays fundraiser photos and story by Yose Cormier There’s a saying that the kitchen is the soul and heart of a house. John and Sofia Borsten, who own a number of restaurants in Ottawa including the two Zak’s […]
We all know that swimming lessons are the optimal way to encourage water safety as well as being a fantastic fitness option during the cooler fall, winter and spring months. In fact, aquatic activities are great for the whole family, and one of the city’s best options for […]
By Dean Caillier, Sales Representive with Engel & Völkers Ottawa Central, Brokerage We cried when she left and we cried when she came back. I’m speaking about our daughter who left home seven years ago to live in Australia. She just arrived back home and, more specifically, back […]
The November edition of KT is out, and it’s jam-packed with an eclectic mix of local news stories and features about all things Kitchissippi. Find out what Kitchissippi residents think of the LRT. Meet Connie Mooney as she prepares for Remembrance Day. See why an Ottawa group wants […]
Dear Editor: That was an interesting article in October’s Kitchissippi Times by Dave Allston on Kitchissippi’s early automobile pioneers. As a founding member of the local Rolls-Royce and Bentley club of the St. Lawrence Valley, I was then reading a book about the earliest Rolls-Royce cars and there […]
“I grew up in Peterborough, and went to Wilfred Laurier and studied political science and women’s studies. I did a co-op program and ended up doing a placement at the then External Affairs. I wanted to work on international development and human rights. Through one of my co-op […]
By Dave Allston One of Kitchissippi’s hidden gems is Lions Park, a recreational outdoor park, indoor facility and, most importantly, a community hub for nearly 75 years. The site features a building that holds the distinction of being Ottawa’s first publicly owned indoor rink facility (Elmgrove Arena), which […]
Remembrance Day important to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself, says veteran Story and photos By Charlie Senack Remembrance Day is a time to pause and honour those who fought for our freedom in a time of conflict. It is also a time to remember our fallen veterans and […]
Local residents and businesses remain hopeful despite initial hiccups By Anita Grace It opened with much fanfare in September but had a tumultuous first week of full service in October. The Confederation Line of Ottawa’s Light Rail Train (LRT) has certainly attracted a lot of attention, both positive […]
By Yose Cormier After a 40-day campaign, incumbent Liberal MP Catherine McKenna retained her Ottawa Centre seat, with close to 50% of the votes. McKenna joins a smaller Liberal government, which saw its number of seats in Parliament shrink to 157 seats, down 29 from the 2015 election. […]
Submitted by Kathy Bell Where can you find spiders, tacos, cheerleaders, cowdogs and butterflies all together? At the Ottawa Halloween Dog Parade, of course. Doggies, big and small, from all over the city, will sniff d their way to Dovercourt on October 19 and put their paws up […]
By Dean Caillier, Sales Representative, Engel & Völkers Ottawa It’s around the corner. You can feel it in the air. Yes, winter is upon us. It’s almost time to dig out the winter coats and boots, pull out the shovels and start up the snow blower. Wherever you live in […]
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