Meet Gabriel Khater. “I was born in Lebanon, and I came to Canada in 1991. I came here for a better opportunity. There was a war back home and not much opportunity there. It was safer here and my brother was here, so I came to be with […]
By Andrea Tomkins – When planning backyard landscaping projects, many families typically consider adding wooden decks, flagstone patios, flower beds, or maybe a hot tub or swimming pool. A rare few would build a permanent wood-burning pizza oven, but that’s exactly what Andrew Casey’s family did. Andrew, his […]
Bookmark this handy map! The next time you’re hit with a pizza craving, we’ve got you covered. No matter where you live in Kitchissippi there is surely a slice or two near you. 1) Lorenzo Bar and Grill 911 Richmond Rd. lorenzobarandgrill.com Fun fact – This family-owned restaurant […]
The July edition of KT is out and you definitely won’t want to miss this one. It’s the pizza issue! Get the local angle on this beloved international food. PLUS, a great recipe for dough from Paula Roy (along with tried-and-true tips and tricks), the best shops to […]
Meet Kristina Reis Beaton. “Apples, that was my street name. I was homeless and all the kids had street names, it was kinda like being in the book Holes, when they all got names. I said I wasn’t going to pick my name, I was going to wait […]
By Paula Roy – They say necessity is the mother of invention. In Pam Midgley’s case, it may have taken a generous helping of serendipity as well. As she and her husband were raising three sons – now all in their 20s – this Westboro mom found herself […]
By Bella Crysler – From sleep-outs and walkouts to book clubs and book launches, I’ve had the opportunity to cover some amazing stories at Nepean High School this year. I was lucky enough to get the chance to interview extraordinary students, teachers, and even two principals as a […]
Photos by Jeremy Soule – Erin Kennedy hosted a Robot Missions’ robot party at Westboro on May 18 and 19. Members of the community came out to try her latest beach-cleaning prototypes, ask questions, and learn all about robots. Robot Missions is an educational and community initiative designed to […]
By Dave Allston – Wellington Village is an ideal neighbourhood to raise a young family, and the ever-increasing number of children in the area is a sign this little community has come full circle. The 1919 auction was chiefly aimed at young families who were encouraged to stop […]
The June edition of KT is out! Issues are in news boxes across the ward (find a handy map right here) and are rolling out to individual mailboxes in homes and condos. Inside this issue you will find Dovercourt’s summer activity guide, our own “summer fun” section with […]
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 Andrea Tomkins – The door of 651 Rowanwood Avenue swings wide open and there’s Rosemary Cotroneo with a ready smile. Rosemary and Joe are the proud owners of a lovely bungalow at Rowanwood and Dovercourt and they’re quite possibly the nicest couple you’ll ever meet. Many readers […]
The latest edition of Kitchissippi Times is out and the printed edition will be distributed across the ward starting tomorrow. (Web stories will start to be uploaded to the site at that time as well.) Can’t wait to get your hands on the printed copy? We get it. […]
KT got a sneak peek at Dovercourt Recreation Centre’s expansion last week and by all accounts it’s already proving to be a very positive addition to the building, which has been part of the Westboro landscape for over thirty years. The new space consists of a “concierge desk,” […]
By Hollie James Grace – In the 2017-2018 season, a whopping 13.79 million people made the pilgrimage to the coveted heartland in New York City where live Broadway attendance is at an all-time high. And this love of musicals isn’t just limited to the Big Apple. The all-inclusive, […]
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