By Joseph Hutt – That morning chill, first-day-of-school posts littering social media, pumpkin spice everythings; all are signs that fall is well on its way, and with it the sights, tastes and events that always accompany the season. Now, while the last thing you likely want to do […]
By Joseph Hutt – If last issue’s Summer Reads theme has sent you off on a book hunt, there are a few locals here in Kitchissippi who might be able to help you get your literary fix. Hidden away on quiet streets, if you know where to look, […]
By Joseph Hutt – Actress, author, editor, singer, and musical director, Rachel Eugster has played a broad range of roles in the Ottawa scene. She has drawn crowds at the 2015 Ottawa Porchfest and taken lead in some rather successful performances, including Bear & Co’s production of Who’s Afraid […]
By Joseph Hutt – “I don’t actually read very much,” warns Alison Fowler. Alison is a popular local artist. One of her projects is the annual Wall of H’arts exhibition at Twiss and Webber and Art in the Alley, which took place at the end of June. “I don’t […]
By Joseph Hutt – The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) and the County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) came together on June 1 for the first of four performances of the 17th annual Lawyer Play, The Mouse that Roared. Performed by a group of 26 enthusiastic lawyers with […]
By Joseph Hutt – It is time to clear your schedules, folks, because the Hintonburg Happening (HH) kicks off on May 6. For eight days, businesses around Wellington West will be opening their doors to local artists and makers in order to put together a collection of over […]
By Joseph Hutt – Kitchissippi’s Cleo Thompson is one of the many local artists to have volunteered their time to make this year’s Hintonburg Happening the best yet. Active in the arts industry for the last 20 years, Cleo has recently shifted her focus from a career in […]
By Joseph Hutt – Polar vortexes aside, the weather is getting warmer by the day. It’s time to unpack our walking shoes, go for a stroll through Westboro and Wellington West, and discover the gems that have popped up since the winter months. First up is Whassup Dog. […]
By Joseph Hutt – Whether you’re looking for recruitment opportunities or hoping to expand your own business, networking can be an important if daunting task. However, enduring a gauntlet of formal interviews simply isn’t everyone’s cup of tea and can prevent even the most talented people from putting […]
By Joseph Hutt – Soon to join Hintonburg’s already impressive collection of storefronts, Malenka Originals will be moving to a new location on March 1 at 1098B Somerset West. Owned and operated by Katrina Barclay, Malenka Originals is part upcycled furniture store, part paint shop, and part learning […]
By Joseph Hutt – Kitchissippi is a place where small businesses have learned they can thrive through the support of a loyal community, and it’s here that the classic barbershop has seen a revival over the last two years. With the Feb. 1 opening of Westboro Barbers, owned […]
By Joseph Hutt – For the tenth year running, the Jewish Federation of Ottawa (JFO) is bringing their annual Mitzvah Day celebration to the Soloway Jewish Community Centre (JCC). Simply put, Mitzvah Day is a chance for the greater community to come together and participate in various acts […]
By Joseph Hutt – Stroll down Wellington West and you will find a number of shops devoted to locally sourced foods and craft beers, clothing and works of art. While this may seem all-encompassing, Gareth Davies is trying to fill a void he has found in this community […]
By Joseph Hutt – While Kitchissippi is slowly reviving its holiday traditions, the Cube Gallery is busy hosting its eleventh annual Christmas showing: Great BIG Smalls XI. This diverse collection, on display from November 24 to January 3, will feature over two hundred 12”x12” canvases from 53 different […]
By Joseph Hutt – While permanent accessibility fixtures can be costly to small businesses and bylaws difficult to navigate, there is a local organization providing a solution for businesses throughout Ottawa. On November 4, Stop Gap Ottawa, as part of their campaign to promote accessibility, made its first […]
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