By Charlie Senack – An Ottawa organization dedicated to protecting the environment has teamed up with a Hintonburg merchant to cultivate “urban forests” in an effort to fight climate change and ensure people have access to healthy local food. Ecology Ottawa has a bold goal of planting tens […]
By Charlie Senack – A few years ago, Euphoria Hair Salon owner Mike Fulga began to notice that rent for commercial spaces in Wellington West was on the rise. Concerned that the increasing cost of commercial space would hinder new, small, mom-and-pop businesses from putting down roots in […]
Meet Jens-Michael Schaal. “I was born in Germany 45 years ago, and I lived and grew up in Frankfurt, and I wasn’t expecting that ever to change. I was really happy where I was. I had a good life and I had established myself in Germany and I […]
The September edition of KT is out, and it’s jam-packed with an eclectic mix of local news stories and features about all things Kitchissippi. Councillor Jeff Leiper shares his thoughts on what light rail could mean for the future of development in the ward in a compelling Q&A; […]
The August edition of KT is out and this month we mean business! Ottawa Business Journal newsmagazine editor David Sali steps in as guest editor of this issue, which focuses on Kitchissippi’s mainstreet merchants and the issues facing them as they adapt to changing consumer tastes and the […]
By Hollie Grace James – At an age when many people’s definition of a “trek” would be hauling their golf clubs from the parking lot to the first tee, Mike Baine has a radically different concept of the word. The retired high school principal and grandfather of 11 […]
Meet Maren Bradley. “I was born in the Civic, and I’ve lived in this neighbourhood all of my life. I love how close everything is in this neighbourhood. I love biking, so I bike everywhere. I’ve always had tons of friends in my neighbourhood. I’ve grown up with […]
By David Sali Elaina Martin could probably offer thousands of anecdotes about Westfest, but one that really sticks in her mind was the time Cowboy Junkies frontwoman Margo Timmons crashed a backyard barbecue. It was 2005, and Westfest was in just its second year as a “grassroots little […]
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 […]
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