Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – The spring has flown by and June has arrived in Kitchissippi. With lots of fun summer events coming up and the promise of warm weather ahead, there is lots to look forward to here in Ottawa! Read for more information. The City […]
By Alyson Queen – “Things are excellent.” Generally, Jeff Leiper says he feels well. It has now been a couple of months since his very public heart attack. He sat down recently over coffee to reflect on his journey, not long after his 49th birthday. “Everything that […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – Now that it’s May the city and the ward are gearing up for summer! Read on to find out what’s coming up in our sunniest season. Have you been cleaning out your basement, attic, or garage lately and finding lots of […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – Spring is finally here Kitchissippi, and with it a feeling of renewal! Read on to find out what’s new and exciting for our ward. The City of Ottawa has begun a multi-year process of developing a new Official Plan, which will create […]
Submitted by Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi Ward Councillor – The beginning of March means that spring is coming to Kitchissippi! Read on for updates about your ward and opportunities for public engagement. Firstly, Team Kitchissippi would like to extend a very warm thank-you to all residents of the ward […]
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 […]
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