Young Ottawa dancers will transform into squirrels, frogs, dragonflies and other creatures in December for Ballet Jörgen Canada’s Nutcracker, a Canadian Tradition. Set in Group of Seven-inspired landscapes, including an Algonquin Park forest, the production partners local dancers aged eight to 17 with a professional touring cast. Chloe […]
Each year, the Canadian Toy Testing Council (CTTC) tests approximately 400 games, playsets, dolls, and other toys to find the best new releases of the year. On November 5, they released their annual list of the top kid-tested toys and books, along with the 2014 Toy Report. Toy […]
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: I’m in charge of a […]
Special to KT, from Shelly Ann Morris Physical fitness is important to us all. It is especially important to those who have disabilities or those with barriers to accessing programs to better or maintain good health. Volunteers can make the difference. Westboro is an inclusive neighbourhood. Elmwood Lodge […]
“I never knew I was getting older. I kept on going. People would ask me how long have you been in Canada. I’d say 20 years. They’d say, you told us that 5 years ago. I’ve been here at least 36 years. I’ve worked in the restaurant business […]
We’re very happy to introduce a new local history column by Bob Grainger. Bob is a retired federal public servant who discovered an interest in local history. KT readers may already know him through his book, Early days in Westboro Beach – Images and Reflections. He’s also part […]
The Caring and Sharing Exchange has introduced a new initiative as part of their nearly century old Christmas Exchange Program. Starting this holiday season, members of the Ottawa community can now deliver Christmas directly to local individuals and families in need through the new sponsor-a-hamper program. Sponsors are […]
By Andrea Tomkins – The Piggy Market is getting a facelift on their fifth anniversary. The Market’s owners, Dave Neil and Warren Sutherland, have announced that they will be closing their doors in order to renovate. “The business has evolved quite a bit over the past five years, […]
One glance at KT’s Community Calendar (see page 23 of the paper or digital edition) reveals that we are in the midst of a full season of church bazaars, flea markets, rummage sales, and craft fairs. They are worth attending. Why? Not only can you nab some great […]
Amy Hannah, the principal of Connaught Public School, is hoping Kitchissippi residents will cast their support behind an initiative that may result in much-needed improvements to the school’s kindergarten play yard, but only if they win. The Aviva Community Fund is an annual competition in which several national […]
By Kristy Strauss – Despite chilly temperatures, mixed with rain and snow, the Westboro community gathered at the local cenotaph to pay tribute to our veterans on Remembrance Day. The Westboro Legion hosted the annual ceremonies on November 11, starting with a parade – featuring veterans and the […]
Dovercourt Recreation Association is hosting their first annual SleepOut for Youth, a new event that will raise funds for the Youth Services Bureau and homeless youth living in Ottawa. SleepOut will take place outdoors at Westboro Kiwanis Park (behind Dovercourt Recreation Centre) on November 22. It’s a fundraising […]
By Andrea Tomkins – When Kitchissippi resident, veteran broadcast journalist and communications strategist Anna-Karina Tabuñar saw the devastation of Typhoon Haiyan she knew she had to do something, but she felt that writing a cheque just wasn’t going to be enough. “I saw all those images, and I […]
Looking for something to do in the coming weeks? Here are a few of our top picks: Shakespeare with a twist The Great Canadian Theatre Company is presenting Goodnight Desdemona, (Good Morning Juliet) from November 26 till December 15. Prolific Canadian writer Ann-Marie Macdonald spins Shakespeare’s classic story […]
By Judith van Berkom – All Saint’s Anglican Church, at 347 Richmond Road near Churchill Avenue, hosts Jazz Vespers – or evening song – every first Sunday of the month at 4:30 p.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, an intimate setting with excellent acoustics. The Chapel, […]
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