Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – We’re deep into winter here in Kitchissippi, but that hasn’t slowed things down out in the ward or at City Hall. Read on to find out what’s coming up! On January 20 I submitted a letter written on behalf of myself and […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – Thank you for your support sending me back to city hall. It’s no secret that I love Kitchissippi, and I’m proud of the work I’ve done over the past four years serving as your city councillor, but I’m even more excited […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – Time flies Kitchissippi! August is already upon us and we in the ward are determined to make the most of the remainder of the summer. Read on to find out what’s happening in the area this month. Westboro FUSE is […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – It’s officially summertime now and Kitchissippi ward is hopping with fun events and new projects. With so many things that make our ward wonderful, it’s hard to choose just a few things to write about. Read on to find out […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi ward councillor – Welcome to summer Kitchissippi! With longer and warmer days, there are lots of things happening in our Ward and at City Hall. Read on to find out what we’re working on and what’s coming up next. The City recently posted […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi ward councillor – It’s springtime in Kitchissippi, and the Ward is coming alive! With so many fun events coming up, keep reading to discover what’s happening in our neighbourhoods. I’m teaming up with the Parkdale Food Centre to bring you an interactive theatre […]
By Alyson Queen – A crowd of nearly 70 headed to the Innovation Centre at 7 Bayview Rd. on January 11 – both with eager eyes to check out the new facility and also to attend the quarterly Kitchissippi Ward Forum hosted by Councillor Jeff Leiper. Although the […]
The Westfest All-Star Fundraiser took place March 6 at the Orange Gallery. This five-hour event was hosted by Councillor Jeff Leiper and featured a long list of Westfest music alum including Juno winners Lynn Miles and Holly McNarland, John Allaire, Lynne Hanson and Thomas Starwalker. Guests also bid […]
By Bradley Turcotte – It’s been just over a year since Kitchissippi residents voted in City Councillor Jeff Leiper with more than a 25 point margin of victory. In his inaugural year, Leiper has been a voice of dissent in City Hall and attempted to thwart a large-scale development […]
Story and photo by Craig Lord – Are you surprised to learn that your Kitchissippi councillor has a thing for politics and history? Probably not. But can you picture Jeff Leiper with a bushy black beard and a top hat? You might after reading this. Leiper is spending […]
A new website which tracks purchases made by cyclists in Kitchissippi ward is just one way to show how valuable cycling is to the local economy and community, according to Councillor Jeff Leiper. The website, ibikeibuy.ca, was launched on June 26 by Leiper and local web developer David […]
Story and photo by Craig Lord – Kitchissippi Coun. Jeff Leiper has been making good on a campaign promise to be more accessible to residents. Enter, the pop-up office. It could be a coffee shop, community centre, or park bench – and it gives residents some one-on-one time […]
By Bradley Turcotte – Ottawa West Community Services (OWCS) invites Kitchissippi residents to “Pie a (Political) Guy” on June 26. Councillor Jeff Leiper has agreed to take a pie in the face, but only if OWCS can raise at least $1000. Once the funds are tallied, Leiper will take […]
On April 1, Councillor Jeff Leiper and representatives from the Safer Roads Ottawa program hosted an information session at the Hintonburg Community Centre to lay out plans for a pilot project aimed at improving cycling safety in Wellington West. The two main aspects of the plan presented by […]
Kitchissippi has just started talking to itself. Making good a campaign promise, Coun. Jeff Leiper brought the first town hall to the ward on Jan.17. Over 120 residents packed the room to voice their concerns, leaving only standing room for late arrivals. MP Paul Dewar was among those […]
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