Neighbourhood visits of the feline kind
It was a normal weekday, and Janet Wright received a call from St. George Catholic School, telling her that Jacob got in trouble and needed to be picked up from the principal’s office.
Two careers, several leagues apart
By Jacob Hoytema – A local elementary school teacher can now put the rank of “Commodore” before his name, after recently being appointed the new commander of Canada’s Naval Reserves. Mike Hopper is perhaps best known in this community as a teacher. He’s also made an impact in Kitchissippi […]
Good eating, drinking, and fashion are among the new businesses to open in the ward
By Jacob Hoytema – Looking for an exquisite taste of the sunny Mediterranean as the fall weather begins? Look no further than the first two stops on our latest new business feature. High-level olive oil and balsamic vinegar have been a passion for Mike George long before he […]
Expanding “life’s network” with a summer in Tanzania
KT contributor, Jacob Hoytema, spent the summer working in Tanzania and we asked him to share a bit about his experience with KT readers. “What am I doing here?” is a question I asked myself a lot in Tanzania. Not out of regret or anger, but wonder. I’d be […]
New businesses open their doors in Kitchissippi
By Jacob Hoytema – One of the best things about summertime in Kitchissippi is happening upon new favourite stores and restaurants while out for a “no-place-to-go” stroll in the sun. We’ve compiled a handy list of all the new spots you’ll want to check out next time you’re out […]
When compounding pharmacy meets cannabis programming
By Jacob Hoytema – It’s inaccurate to say that Hybrid Pharm is just Westboro’s newest compounding pharmacy, or that it’s Westboro’s newest medical cannabis vendor. While it’s really a fusion of both these things, their business approach is different enough from any similar establishments that it makes it […]
Welcoming new business to Kitchissippi and saying goodbye to a few favourites
By Jacob Hoytema – As the weather clears and the snow melts away, new businesses are beginning to sprout up throughout the ward. We’ve rounded up a few of the neighbourhood’s latest expansions and start-ups: Guru’s Inspired Food Bar Originally from Haryana, India, Gourav “Guru” Sharma came to […]
Five things you should know about Michelle Groulx
By Jacob Hoytema – The Westboro Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) welcomed Michelle Groulx as its new Executive Director in February. Michelle is an Ottawa native who has spent the last half decade or so in marketing and communications for the Queensway Carleton Hospital. The Westboro BIA was […]
How are Kitchissippi businesses coping with the new minimum wage?
By Jacob Hoytema – It’s obvious that Sheba Schmidt and Gabriella Hilkes of West End Kids have the kind of friendly owner-employee relationship that can only exist in a small business. While they sat in a Westboro café for an interview for this piece, Sheba, who owns the […]
Looking ahead to a new season on the SJAM
By Jacob Hoytema – Before their first full season last winter, the organizers of the Sir John A. MacDonald (SJAM) Winter Trail envisioned the trail becoming a regular community fixture where Ottawans could enjoy many types of winter sports. With a new season soon to begin, head groomer […]
A unique chronicle of a life-changing journey
By Jacob Hoytema – Walking the Camino de Santiago took Peter Coffman about two months in spring 2004. His book about the travel — appropriately titled, Camino — has gone through an even longer journey to manifestation, and will finally launch at an Ottawa event later this month. […]
Mini-food scavenger hunt coming to Hintonburg
In August, Kitchissippi Times featured two young art enthusiasts who were hunting for miniature food sculptures created and placed around the neighbourhood by an anonymous artist. Now, the artist, known only as Street Art Miniature (or SAM for short) is launching an organized scavenger hunt in Hintonburg to […]
Saying goodbye to a good friend
By Jacob Hoytema – “If I haven’t met her, she doesn’t exist.” This is a joke that Pierre Boivin would throw at his friends when they spoke to him of some relative or loved one without making a real-life introduction. And with the way Pierre’s friends speak of […]
Nominate a young leader, youth employer, or community builder
By Jacob Hoytema – Before the Canada 150 festivities settle into the history books, Ottawa Centre’s Member of Parliament, Catherine McKenna, wants to mark the occasion by decorating active community members with a small piece of local history. For this year’s sesquicentennial celebrations, each MP was given a […]
Support local brews! Say cheers with a beer during Tastes of Wellington
By Jacob Hoytema – The craft beer craze has been fermenting for several years now with no sign of stopping, and this year Tastes of Wellington West is jumping on the trend for the festival on September 16. Craft beer lovers will have their hands and their glasses […]
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