Photo and story by Matthew Horwood The Cornerstone Housing for Women got a dose of colour last month thanks to Nepean High School students. The shelter received two paintings, titled “Complementary Flowers” and “Balanced Bouquet”, which were created by 52 students from two Grade 9 classes during the […]
By Sarah Williscraft with files from Truin Rebel “We’re all going to die.” That was the provocative tagline on a certificate of membership being handed out at Ottawa’s first annual Community Deathcare Expo, held on October 19 at the Churchill Seniors Centre. Co-organizer Kelly Butler said the tagline […]
Highland Park house featured in this year’s Homes for the Holidays fundraiser photos and story by Yose Cormier There’s a saying that the kitchen is the soul and heart of a house. John and Sofia Borsten, who own a number of restaurants in Ottawa including the two Zak’s […]
“I grew up in Peterborough, and went to Wilfred Laurier and studied political science and women’s studies. I did a co-op program and ended up doing a placement at the then External Affairs. I wanted to work on international development and human rights. Through one of my co-op […]
Photos and story By Judith van Berkom The dynamic singing group, The Sunset Singers, has resumed its weekly practices in preparation for its annual November concert at Centrepoint and other gigs in retirement and nursing homes this fall. “What The Sunset Singers demonstrate is that age need not […]
Photos and story By Charlie Senack Running can take a toll on the body, especially if you’re not physically prepared. So to help local runners reach their goals, including training for marathons, Leah Reinberger and Trevor Davies created a unique new group in the Kitchissippi neighbourhood. Reinberger and […]
New build on Java Street emphasizes open space and natural light By Yose Cormier Aleta Moher can’t help but smile as she walks around the house, still under construction. Moher can already see the finished product in her mind, and can list off how many days each of […]
“I was born in Berlin, Germany, so you have another German to feature. It was a very cool place to grow up. I came to Canada in 2009. My husband is an academic and he got a great offer from the University of Ottawa. At the time our […]
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 […]
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