By Craig Lord – The world changed in 2016 and Kitchissippi was no different. As we look forward to what 2017 might have in store, we’re also taking the time to look back at the stories that captivated us in the past year, how our brilliant community changed […]
By Craig Lord – On March 6, a taste of Westfest will come a little early. Some of the annual festival’s favourite acts are returning – alongside a new crop of performers for 2016 – for the Westfest “All-Star” Fundraiser, an evening of live-music, art, craft beer and […]
By Craig Lord – What a year it has been in Kitchissippi! Just flipping through the covers of 2015, there are a number of stories about people in our community doing some incredible things. We learned about some bright kids and residents who are fighting battles against disease. […]
Updated at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 8 by Craig Lord – The 2016 instalment of Westfest is moving from the streets of Westboro to the grassy fields of Laroche Park, the festival announced in a press release on Oct.8. Westfest producer Elaina Martin says the Kitchissippi Park has been […]
By Craig Lord – In a unanimous decision, the Westboro BIA Board of Directors voted to utilize its opt-out clause in its two-year contract agreement as the title sponsor of Westfest. The vote was held during a BIA board meeting in early July, as the positive feedback from […]
By Craig Lord – A new piece of art has sprouted up on the southeast corner of Churchill and Byron Avenues, and it’s bringing with it a fresh harvest of opinions from residents. The sculpture, Tree of Life (working title) by artist Jennifer Stead, is a bold orange […]
Story and photo by Craig Lord – Are you surprised to learn that your Kitchissippi councillor has a thing for politics and history? Probably not. But can you picture Jeff Leiper with a bushy black beard and a top hat? You might after reading this. Leiper is spending […]
Story and photo by Craig Lord – Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper has been making good on a campaign promise to be more accessible to residents. Enter, the pop-up office. It could be a coffee shop, community centre, or park bench – and it gives residents some one-on-one time […]
By Craig Lord – Sunny days are ahead for Westfest. Along with a return to Richmond Road, this iteration of the Westboro festival will also feature entirely solar-powered stages, thanks to a partnership with Ottawa startup Solar On Site. It’s all part of a larger, green festival movement […]
By Craig Lord – Kitchissippi residents are putting the brakes on early suggestions that paid on-street parking might be coming to the ward. Two dozen residents attended the first consultation for a Kitchissippi parking strategy on May 2 at the Churchill Seniors Centre. Attendees were less interested in […]
Kitchissippi is one step closer to another heritage designation. One day after council voted to approve the designation of Broadview Public School, the Built Heritage Sub-Committee began the process to designate the Bayview Yards building at 7 Bayview for heritage status. Heritage planner Lesley Collins says the building, […]
By Craig Lord – Frigid temperatures weren’t enough to keep neighbours from celebrating the season at McKellar Park’s Winter Party on Feb. 20. Close to a hundred residents came to the park for the brisk bash, where Mayor Jim Watson and Coun. Jeff Leiper joined organizers to cut […]
By Craig Lord – Some call it tradition for Canadian kids to rise early and head out onto the ice for a game, and their parents typically watch from the stands with a cup of coffee. It’s no different at the Granite Club in Westboro, but if you’re […]
A few local Kitchissippi residents will be taking to the stage as part of the annual Don’t Quit Your Day Job cabaret fundraiser at the NAC on Feb. 11. The show puts some familiar faces in unfamiliar territory as they sing, dance, or show off whatever talent they […]
Kitchissippi has just started talking to itself. Making good a campaign promise, Coun. Jeff Leiper brought the first town hall to the ward on Jan.17. Over 120 residents packed the room to voice their concerns, leaving only standing room for late arrivals. MP Paul Dewar was among those […]
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