When Andrea Tomkins placed Walden – a garden gnome complete with shades, jeans, and arms crossed in clear attitude – in a local flowerbed, she wasn’t expecting a gnome-napping. The well-known Westboro blogger had intended to hide Walden in various locations around the neighbourhood throughout the summer, […]
On Saturday, July 13, the 3rd annual Byron Path Parade wound its merry way from the Byron Linear Tramway Park to Iona Park. More than 50 people, most of whom were young families from the surrounding neighbourhoods, joined in. The first parade in 2011 was […]
CONTEST Does your house have a secret? Who lived in your home before you? Who built it? What is YOUR house’s story? Enter for a chance to learn about your house’s history, researched by Kitchissippi resident, David Allston. Send us your: 1. Name . 2. Kitchissippi neighbourhood. 3. […]
For Kitchissippi resident David Allston, reading old newspapers is one of the best ways he can engage in his neighbourhood’s history. Allston studies the history and founding of the area as a hobby, concentrating on the late 1800’s, a time where the neighbourhood was just developing. “I have […]
Story and photos by Ted Simpson Rain wasn’t the only thing pouring in Parkdale Park Sunday afternoon when the Brewery Market’s Capital Mashup brought craft beer and local food to the neighbourhood. Cassel Brewery, Broadhead and local favourites Beyond the Pale, were on hand to offer a unique […]
Stephanie Bolt, 41, is a Kitchissippi volunteer who was recently recognized for her work with Ottawa Riverkeeper with the Dan Brunton Volunteer of The Year Award. The award is named in honour of Ottawa naturalist and environmental consultant, Dan Brunton, who was also one of the founder of […]
Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m. An all-ages-friendly community parade will take place on the Byron Pathway. Meet at theByron Tramway Park (just east of Island Park Drive) at 10:00. We’ll walk/stroll/roll along Byron Pathway, cross at Hilson Avenue and end at Iona Park. Costumes, music and noise makers are encouraged. Coffee and lemonade will be […]
UPDATE: Bear and Co. is back for their second outdoor theatre summer season. Catch Comedy of Errors at Hintonburg Park on July 5 and 19, at Iona Park on July 6 and at Reid Park on July 30. All shows start at 7 p.m. and picnics are welcome. […]
Mild mannered government employee by day, roller derby superstar by night, Bella Lewkowicz is one of the toughest ladies rolling the streets of Hintonburg. Lewkowicz, 34, is better known in her circle by her derby name, Delicate Plower (or plow’her. Get it?). She is the president of Ottawa’s competitive […]
July 5 marks the fifth year for Don Monet and CUBE Gallery’s dark sky, star gazing party, which will be returning this year to its original name, Nocturne. Formerly known in Ottawa as Nuit Noir, Nocturne was launched by Monet at Cube’s original location on Hamilton Avenue. Moving […]
The Grade 6 students from Our Lady of Fatima School, 2135 Knightbridge Road, attended the Summer Solstice Aboriginal Arts Festival on June 21,2013. They were over 3700 students and teachers at Vincent Massey Park. The students had an opportunity to talk with His Excellency, the Right Honourable Governor General […]
Kitchissippi celebrated National Aboriginal Day at Westboro Kiwanis Park on June 20, with help from the Odawa Native Friendship Centre, Dovercourt Recreation Centre and Aboriginal Experiences. People of all ages, including kids from Churchill and Broadview schools and Dovercourt’s morning kindergarten program, enjoyed cultural displays, drumming and dance […]
The first day of summer was also the launch of Parkbus, a new non-profit express service from Ottawa to Algonquin Provincial Park. Algonquin-bound campers and hikers boarded the bus either downtown or at MEC, 366 Richmond Road, on June 21, returning June 23. Parkbus co-founder Alex Berlyand says […]
Summer and lemonade go hand in hand. The hot weather tradition of hosting lemonade stands is fun for everyone, and a common childhood memory. Kicking it up a notch, the kids of Kitchissippi joined the rest of Ottawa on June 22 and turned their sweet business ventures into […]
Broadview Public School’s spring into action month encouraged students to think about healthy, active living. Walking to school, learning about the Kids Help line, choosing healthy snacks and participating in the kilometre club were all ways that Broadview’s young population started the season on the right foot. 1 […]
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