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 […]
By Alyson Queen – Back in November 1978, a group of local residents joined together and released the first edition of a new, monthly community publication that would earn a lasting place in Kitchissippi. Forty years later, its volunteer board of directors sent Newswest to the printer for […]
By Alyson Queen – The countdown (and voting) is on for the upcoming municipal election on October 22. There are two candidates vying to be councillor for Kitchissippi Ward – and both have experience running for the position. Incumbent Jeff Leiper, 48, is the incumbent hoping to be […]
By Alyson Queen – Don’t bother looking outward to Toronto and Vancouver for the country’s hottest housing market – because it’s happening in your own backyard in Kitchissippi. Literally. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association’s latest numbers for April (the most recent available), sales were up in […]
By Alyson Queen – Westboro is a hot destination for new business and development in Ottawa, especially as it prepares for its next chapter with LRT later this year. But a new proposal received for 398, 402 and 406 Roosevelt Avenue has once again highlights the lack of […]
By Alyson Queen – Thanks to months of effort from a group of concerned residents and their supporters, the Kitchissippi Times has confirmed that the Civic Pharmacy sign has been saved from its potential fate in a dumpster. It’s been nearly a year since Andy Billingsley and Gregg […]
By Alyson Queen – Looking for that unique gift for Christmas? Tired of the rush and stress of retail box stores and malls? Ready to get into the spirit of the season and support your local community? Although it seems that many traditions have lost their way in […]
By Alyson Queen – The programming is confirmed, 200 businesses are lined up to swing open their doors and part – not all – of Richmond Road will be closed. The Kitchissippi Times caught up with MaryAnne Petrella just days ahead of the official launch announcement. MaryAnne, who […]
By Alyson Queen – The hotly-debated development at 809 Richmond Road, commonly known as the Kristy’s Towers, was approved by Council on July 12. The proposal has had a few iterations, changing from two twin 16-storey towers to this latest version of a 24-storey mixed-use complex. The project […]
By Alyson Queen – After a year and a half of attending meetings and providing feedback, the Carlingwood Community Association (CCA) is back to square one with the City over height and zoning guidelines for the neighbourhood – and isn’t happy about it. With LRT well on its […]
By Alyson Queen – With a new producer hired and businesses making plans, the countdown is on for the new Westboro Fuse, now scheduled for August 26 and 27. The Kitchissippi Times has learned that Catherine Landry of ‘Call Betty!! Events’ has been hired to produce the two […]
By Alyson Queen – Canadians have a $31 billion food waste problem and teacher-turned-entrepreneur, Valerie Leloup, is determined to tackle it. After embracing a zero-waste lifestyle a year and a half ago, she is opening Ottawa’s first zero-waste concept store, Nu Grocery, right in the heart of Hintonburg. […]
By Alyson Queen – Last month, the Kitchissippi Times did what we often do – we asked for your input on our Facebook page. This time, it was about vacant storefronts in Kitchissippi and what shops and services readers would like to see in those spaces. The post, […]
By Alyson Queen – How are you doing with your New Year’s resolutions? Not so well? If you need a healthy dose of inspiration, you might just want to look to Stella Kirk. The feisty 93-year-old is a regular at the Hintonburg Community Centre’s fitness class held every […]
By Alyson Queen – Westboro FUSE, the newly revamped street festival that replaced Westfest, is being overhauled only a year after it was launched. The Kitchissippi Times has confirmed that the Westboro BIA recently decided to split the large, three-day festival into smaller events spread out over three […]
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