By Kristy Strauss – The Kitchissippi community has welcomed with open arms a very important program, according to Holly Martin. Martin is a placement and job coach co-ordinator with WAVE (Work and Volunteer Experience) Ottawa – a program founded and run by the Dovercourt Recreation Association. The program […]
Not even the rain could keep families away from the third annual Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Association’s Pumpkins in the Park event at Fairmont Park on October 19. Children enjoyed an obstacle course – which was new this year – three-legged races, squash bowling, face painting, crafting, a costume […]
By Denise Deby – Kids and adults celebrated their neighbourhood and some very special trees on September 25, National Tree Day, thanks to Champlain Park community members who’ve taken an interest in the area’s bur oaks. About 70 students in Grades 2 and 6 at St. George School […]
The grocery bags are a little lighter these days at the Parkdale Food Centre (PFC). Even though more people than ever before are turning to the local food bank, the non-profit centre is facing a shortfall in funding and is unable to provide everything clients need. “We are […]
Is there an issue in your corner of Kitchissippi that’s been puzzling you? Perhaps there’s something you’ve always wanted to know but didn’t know who to ask. Send your burning questions (Kitchissippi-related of course) to editor@kitchissippi.com and we’ll help find the answer. Q: My neighbours and I always […]
The inaugural Wellington Mile took place on October 14, 2013, with nearly 400 runners taking part. Were you there? We’d love to hear about it if you were! //storify.com/kitchissippi/the-wellington-mile-2013-on-storify/embed[View the story “The Wellington Mile 2013, on Storify” on Storify]
The YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region is proceeding with plans to open a new Y in the Carlingwood Mall, thanks to strong support from partners and the Carlingwood community. The community’s positive response to their recent membership drive was critical for the Y to proceed with its […]
Local actress Kate Smith and transplanted Kitchissippi native Amanda Sage are two artistic forces behind a new short film, Bliss, that recently made its local debut at the Ottawa International Film Festival. Bliss is the second film written and directed by Sage, who dabbles in a number of […]
Ottawa Cookie Jam took place on October 5, were you there? This event brought together cookie enthusiasts – both bakers and tasters – to celebrate all things cookie. Proceeds from the event were donated to In From the Cold, a program run by the Parkdale United Church. Here are […]
Is there an issue in your corner of Kitchissippi that’s been puzzling you? Perhaps there’s something you’ve always wanted to know but didn’t know who to ask and it’s keeping you up at night. Send your burning questions (Kitchissippi-related of course) to editor@kitchissippi.com and we’ll help find the […]
Two years ago, Scott Perry just needed a sport that would keep him in shape throughout the winter. He started running on a treadmill and has been running ever since. “Buying new clothes is expensive,” the Westboro resident laughs. “I just needed some sort of exercise that would […]
By Anita Grace – On Sunday, September 15, more than 200 people gathered in McKellar Park to enjoy a free open-air concert. “I think this is awesome,” said Amanda Thompson, who brought her two sons to the park from their home just a block away. “I like anything […]
By Ted Simpson – Gardening addict and local food aficionado, Caitlin Carrol is the local blogger behind the website, Culinarily Inclined. Carrol launched her blog in January of 2011, after a web savvy friend designed the site for her as a gift. “He was looking for a way […]
By Andrea Tomkins – You may have already walked right by the executive director of the Westboro Village BIA and not even known it. Mary Thorne lives in Westboro and is an avid shopper, and has spent the past few months talking to store owners and shoppers alike. […]
When Rachel Eugster dropped her son off at kindergarten, he said he missed her so much that he wished she was the tiniest mommy in the world so he could keep her in his pocket all day. Samuel, her son, is now in university. And while it’s years […]
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