By Hollie Grace James – The last year has witnessed a monumental shift in the politics and culture surrounding cannabis consumption, and Kitchissippi found itself at ground zero of these changes. After decades of prohibition, the federal government legalized the use of cannabis in October 2018. Although initially […]
By Hollie Grace James – At only 22, Erin Harris might be young, but she has managed to bring a passionate idea to life over the course of only a handful of months. Having signed a prestigious modelling contract that would have brought her to Miami, she was simply […]
By Hollie Grace James- It wasn’t until she was in her late 20’s that Mel Tayler discovered she had a passion for the world of roller skating. A happenstance stumble upon a derby match between Ottawa and Montreal at the now defunct Ottawa Exhibition is the moment when she […]
By Hollie Grace James – Seated comfortably in her elegant yet accessible suite, painted a soothing shade of cream with her own handcrafted needlepoint creations hung on the wall, Betty MacLeod reminisces fondly about life, love, and, in light of its ten year anniversary, her arrival (and the […]
By Hollie Grace James – The newest business buzz in the neighborhood is all about the vino. Whether you’re looking for a fine dining experience or a casual-but-eclectic night out, Heather Davey and Welly Wine Tours is now officially taking patrons on culinary explorations around Kitchissippi. As […]
Story and photo by Hollie Grace James – Holly Laham believes the art of deep frying has been tragically lost. That’s why, when Holland’s Cake and Shake closed its doors and she had to move on from her job as pastry chef, she was ready to give an […]
By Hollie Grace James – Janet Nicol was a bright-eyed sixteen-year-old when she left Ottawa behind to discover the wider world. Her time abroad would find her shopping at organic markets in Melbourne, riding camels in Erg Chebbi, and spending much of her time in Southeast Asia, where […]
By Hollie Grace James – Food trucks are certainly a summertime staple – they’re a unique way to indulge in our favourite foods, they help entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams, and they foster a strong sense of community. The street food scene in Wellington Village is definitely bustling, and […]
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