Meet John Dingwall. “I’ve always liked Ottawa because it’s a small big town. It’s a town of over a million people but it’s still humble in its own way. The Kitchissippi area does a lot to get people out doing things, it’s very unique and has it’s own appeal […]
By Bradley Turcotte – The confidence that comes with a high school diploma eludes many students in the Carlington neighbourhood, as it is estimated 42 percent of Carlington high school students drop out before graduation. Based at Hampton Park’s Fisher Park Public School, the Students Will All Graduate […]
Submitted by Melissa Dimock – The Fisher Park/Summit Alternative (FPSC) school library is used every day by hundreds of students. They use the space to read, work, collaborate and share with each other. They sit on the floor or in uncomfortable chairs at tables sorely in need of […]
Story and photo by Andrea Cranfield – A new bylaw that recently came into effect allowing dogs to run off leash at Fisher Park may have some people barking mad. Fisher Park, located between Holland and Harmer Avenue N., has changed from being a park where dogs had […]
By Rebecca Peng – “No one I can think of is more deserving of having this park named after them,” says Jim Clarkin, President of the Fisher Park Community Recreation Council. On June 24, over a hundred kids, fresh from their last soccer game of the season, gathered […]
By Anita Grace – Lacing up your skates and heading out on a neighbourhood rink is for many a quintessential part of Canadian winters. Conveniently, there are 247 outdoor rinks in Ottawa, with 10 here in the Kitchissippi Ward. “Being able to walk somewhere to go skating, meet […]
In Mike Patriquin’s hands, a broken hockey stick has still got game. It can become a picture frame, a province on a map of Canada or even a bottle opener. Patriquin’s creations, made of recycled materials, delighted hockey fans and craft aficionados at the Fisher Park Community […]
A new school year and a new splash pad – there was lots to celebrate in Fisher Park on September 3 as the newly renovated park in Wellington West was officially opened. “We’re happy it’s back,” said Chole Campbell, mom of three active boys – Benny, 5 […]
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