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 […]
By Bob Grainger – Last month’s column was about the use of wood as a heating source and the dangers of house fires. The focus of this month’s is the use of coal and later, electricity, and some of the risks associated with its use in the last […]
De-stress the Scottish way Is golf the ultimate stress relief? The great game has all the right ingredients for an experience made to savour. But to get the most out of golf, it’s not just how you play the game, but where… Feeling stress on occasion is natural […]
To the Editor, Thank you for the Municipal Election coverage of October 16. It’s too bad the next issue is only published on October 30, which comes after the October 27 election: thus, there is no time to be able to print feedback. Regardless, here is mine, anyway. […]
The election campaign so far in Kitchissippi has been quite the race, with debates drawing standing room only crowds. But here’s the thing, those debates have almost exclusively attracted voters over the age of 30. Young voters are out there, of course, although they may seem few and […]
Special to KT by Philippe de Montigny Many Kitchissippi residents fear that extending light-rail transit and bringing in more people into their ward will mean bulldozing trees, building tall towers, and jamming a major street with thousands of OC Transpo buses. Residents like Cheryl Parrott see extensive development […]
Not only are our local community associations an effective sounding board for neighbourhood concerns, but they also provide a much-needed bridge between residents and City Hall. So what are Kitchissippi’s community associations’ biggest concerns leading up to the election? Are they the same across the ward, or are […]
Q: I don’t know a lot about election signs, other than I see a lot of them during the run up to an election. What happens to all the election signs afterwards? [dropcap color=”blue”]A: [/dropcap] Your question brought to mind a few interesting issues as it pertains to […]
As campaign signs line the streets and candidates gather to debate, Kitchissippi residents are in election mode – and raising issues that impact the ward on a daily basis. Whether it’s development or cycling, candidates have their own points of view, and different ideas of how they would […]
We are very happy to share this outdoor rink guide with you! If you don’t have a printed copy of the January 23 2014 issue, there are two ways you get your hands on the Kitchissippi skating guide. 1) You can find it online at Issuu.com. This version […]
Q: I am looking for a place to volunteer on Christmas Day. I thought that maybe you would have some idea of where there are meals to be served in Westboro since Newport has closed and Donna’s will not be doing it. Thank you, Marthe A: Dear […]
Sarah Kubacki’s rustic Carlingwood home is a far cry from her previous residence in the jungle of Ko Phangan. For the 38-year old DJ, teacher and mother, the return to Ottawa is both a homecoming and a new chapter in what has proven to be a fascinating life. […]
Tucked into backyards or unnoticed on main streets, fruit and nut trees don’t always feed the people they grow around. On a warm August afternoon on Loretta Avenue North, a backyard apple tree filled many bags and buckets for the five volunteers harvesting it. This apple tree […]
Stephanie Bolt, 41, is a Kitchissippi volunteer who was recently recognized for her work with Ottawa Riverkeeper with the Dan Brunton Volunteer of The Year Award. The award is named in honour of Ottawa naturalist and environmental consultant, Dan Brunton, who was also one of the founder of […]
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