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 […]
With over 22 years of combined experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, cancer and chronic illness, Integrated Touch Physiotherapy is known for their knowledge, customer care, and commitment to getting their clients better. They offer bilingual, one-on-one assessments and treatments and there are no assistants. They also offer online […]
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 […]
By Ted Simpson – After nearly 15 years as an institution of art and community in Kitchissippi, Cube Gallery will be closing their doors permanently this month. But don’t think this will be the last you see of the team behind the Cube. They’re not going away. Don […]
By Bradley Turcotte – Nineteen-year-old McKellar Park resident Kimana Mar triumphantly returned from the 2019 Special Olympics (SO) World Games in Abu Dhabi with seven gold medals from her stellar performances in rhythmic gymnastics. Five of Kimana’s top-of-the-podium results were in individual events and two came from group […]
Submitted by Dave Adams – Holy smokes! We did a proof-of-concept in the winter of 2015 of the SJAM and here we are today having concluded our third official season of the SJAM Winter Trail. Time flies. Who says winters are long, bleak and dull? I think […]
Monkey Joe’s Bar and Grill is a familiar landmark on the corner of Island Park and Carling Avenue. Did you know they’ve been feeding the Kitchissippi community for the past 37 years? They’ve been here so long, they’ve watched families grow up. “I think we’re probably on our fourth […]
By Charlie Senack – Since 1979, Salus has been providing rehabilitation and affordable housing services to adults in Ottawa with severe mental illness, and this year they are celebrating their 40th anniversary. Salus, which is a Latin word meaning “health and wellness” was originally created by a group of […]
In the winter, Fresh Air Experience is Ottawa’s cross-country ski community’s go-to ski shop, and has been for 50 years! They also work on the beloved SJAM Winter Trail, are among the original sponsors, and have operated a trailside location on weekends for the last three winters. But […]
By Dave Allston – There’s a wide variety of schooling available for children living in Kitchissippi in 2019, with options for language, faith, special needs, and more. For the majority of kids, their school is just a short walk or bike ride away. Sometimes we take this kind […]
Submitted by Erica Braunovan, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee – On April 2 at the OCDSB Committee of the Whole meeting we held a discussion regarding an Operational Review of Learning Support Services, the department in charge of special education. This discussion was an opportunity for Trustees to […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – Now that it’s May the city and the ward are gearing up for summer! Read on to find out what’s coming up in our sunniest season. Have you been cleaning out your basement, attic, or garage lately and finding lots of […]
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