By Vivian Vavassis – Ottawa has always been a poetry town. With over a dozen reading series and an average of three events a week, the city is a sweet spot for poetry lovers. Not convinced it’s your thing? VERSeFest, Ottawa’s International Poetry Festival, returns for its sixth […]
Special to KT by Louise Rachlis on behalf of the Jewish Youth Library – So many of us treasure our dog-eared, food-stained, copies of Second Helpings, Please! That milestone 1960s cookbook was the first one edited by Norene Gilletz, who will be the keynote speaker at the Seniors’ Health […]
Special to KT by Bella Crysler – It’s the year 2054, and Sudasa, a young women living the life of luxury within the solid walls of Koyanager, India, should be glad she was born a girl. The ratio of boys to girls in India has reached five to one, […]
The first day of summer is closing in, the Ottawa Marathon just thundered through the neighbourhood, and those thoughts about getting in shape, maybe trying to be a bit healthier are no doubt creeping in. So here are a few things that might inspire you to eat some […]
Several days a week, Jessica Lough makes her way to work at the Westboro Legion upstairs bar, but on Saturday April 12, she headed there for another reason: to help with FerretFest 2014. As a board member of the Ferret Rescue Society of Ottawa (FRSO), Jessica and other […]
By Anita Grace – More than 600 people came out to Dovercourt Recreation Centre on Saturday, January 18 for the annual winter carnival. “It’s so nice to see a great turn out every year, with people of all ages,” said Stephanie Moores, a member of Dovercourt’s board of […]
Dollars spent in the community, help build a better community In our last issue we issued a challenge. We wanted to see your photos from your local neighbourhood church bazaar, craft fair, or seasonal rummage sale. And we still do! We want to show everyone the great things […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 work at Tunney’s Pasture […]
Close to 400 athletes participated in the inaugural Wellington Mile race on Thanksgiving Monday, October 14. “The mile is historic,” said Samantha Calder-Sprackman, who was the first woman across the line in the first heat. She noted that it is a great distance for a community run as […]
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 […]
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