By Jacob Hoytema – Citizens from across Kitchissippi converged at the Van Lang field house to share their ideas on how to improve the ward’s parks on November 25. The gathering was the first of three consultations organized by Kitchissippi Councillor Jeff Leiper to help facilitate discussion regarding […]
By Jacob Hoytema – The Causeway Work Centre, a Hintonburg non-profit organization, has launched a new initiative aimed at helping those caught in the cycle of payday lending. On Friday, November 4, Causeway workers, credit union representatives, and community members packed into the Centre’s main hall to mark […]
By Jacob Hoytema – An online fundraiser has been launched to bring back the Sir John A. MacDonald (SJAM) Parkway Winter Trail, a 16 km route along the Ottawa River for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or just walking once the snowy months arrive. Provided the fundraising goal of $20,000 […]
By Jacob Hoytema – This summer, Kitchissippi food writer Paula Roy was on vacation in Western Canada when she received a call from telecommunications giant Rogers asking her to create and star in her own cooking show. “I was so shocked, it was almost like one of those […]
By Jacob Hoytema – Summer may be leaving for another year, but the best time to experience Wellington West is still yet to come. Tastes of Wellington West returns Saturday, September 17. The event, organized by the Wellington West BIA, will welcome residents (as well as visitors from […]
By Jacob Hoytema – Fans of locally produced food will have no shortage of new meals to try. Until August 21, Savour Ottawa’s Summer Tables event will be taking place at nine restaurants across the city. Three of these, Thyme and Again, Absinthe Cafe, and The Table Restaurant, […]
By Jacob Hoytema – No longer will Wellington West have to go through a long, hot summer without a cool refreshment: Cardinal Ice Cream, the neighbourhood’s first locally owned ice cream stand, is open for business on Wellington West. The new enterprise is co-founded and co-owned by Andrea […]
By Jacob Hoytema – Every dog owner has been there at some point: during a summer walk, you’ve stopped for ice cream or a popsicle and are trying to eat it before it melts. Your puppy friend is eager to share in the snacking, and you have to […]
By Jacob Hoytema – In his line of work, Kitchissippi artist David W. Jones has met more than a few well-known musicians. Being one of Ottawa’s foremost visual artists, David has done portraits and album covers for several jazz masters and has even collaborated with the NAC Orchestra […]
By Jacob Hoytema – Several prominent Hintonburg community members were present for the recent unveiling of a new wall mural on the corner of Lowrey and Garland Street. The piece was designed and painted by acclaimed street artist, Arpi, a Montreal native who now lives in Hintonburg, not […]
By Jacob Hoytema – Sitting in his kitchen waiting for his band to show up for practice, “Harperman” singer and Kitchissippi resident Tony Turner says he’s never considered himself to be very political. “I was the sort of person that never wanted a lawn sign. I was just […]
Story and photos by Jacob Hoytema – Every second Wednesday evening, Mechanicsville residents have been heading to Laroche Park to shop at Ottawa’s grocery store on wheels. Market Mobile is a project started by several community health centres in Ottawa to help ensure that residents are getting food […]
Story and photo by Jacob Hoytema – When Tastes of Wellington West returns this September 19, one of the neighbourhood’s newest restaurants hopes to give to the community through free samples and charity. Carben Food + Drink, which opened in Hintonburg last June, will participate in TOWW by […]
By Jacob Hoytema – A new generation of community leaders are launching a new kick off event for the Jewish Federation of Ottawa’s Annual Campaign fundraiser. FED Talks, a take on the popular TED Talks format, will take place at the Centrepointe Theatre on September 9. Rather than […]
By Jacob Hoytema – Drummer Cam Duffin, a Westboro native and alumnus of Nepean High School, is making an entrance onto the Canadian indie music scene with his band, Lost Cousins. The band have just finished playing at the brand new WayHome music festival outside of Barrie, Ontario, […]
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