The doctor is in: Meet Kitchissippi's first doctor, Israel Goldwin Smith

In Early Days, we learn about Kitchissippi’s first doctor, Dr. Israel Goldwin Smith. The doctor opened his office in Hintonburg in 1896, and, a year later, was officially appointed medical health officer for the village of Hintonburg.

Westboro Food Bank sees increase in need as costs rise

Peter Newlands, Westboro Food Bank coordinator, spoke with us about what they’ve been experiencing at the food bank as prices rise across the country.

HOK: Meet Bruce Hutchinson

For this month’s Humans of Kitchissippi feature, Bruce Hutchison spoke with us. Hutchison is a retired psychologist who is originally from Winnipeg, but, these days, he calls Westboro home. He shared his cross-country journey with us and what brought him back to Ottawa: love.

ICYMI: 10 years with Capital Pop-Up Cinema

Capital Pop-Up Cinema held its first official outdoor movie screening in 2012 in Kitchissippi and, a decade later, the local business is going strong. Co-founder Isobel Walker spoke with us about the organization’s beginnings and how it has grown over the years.

What's happening in the 'hood 

COVID-19 note: This page has been updated to reflect the developments in Ottawa during the pandemic. 

Stay safe and healthy, Kitchissippi! 

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Sept. 7-25: Orange Art Gallery Exhibition - Gina Bielinski - New Works

The exhibition runs Sept. 7-25 at the gallery—290 City Centre Ave. Visit orangeartgallery.ca to learn more!

Sept. 10-29: Wall Space Gallery - Stanley Wany - Remix

“Wall Space Gallery is proud to present a solo exhibition of renowned artist Stanley Wany. In this body of work, Wany brings his Ice Cream Truck series to new heights. Through raw and lively scenes of 80s and 90s pop culture references, Wany explores collective memory and the ties between mass media entertainment, counterculture movements amongst marginalized communities, and their broader reflection of historical and contemporary social dynamics,” the Wall Space website states. The exhibition runs Sept.10-29 at the gallery—358 Richmond Rd. To learn more, visit wallspacegallery.ca 

Sept. 18-24 – Westboro Legion - Legion Week in Ontario

The Westboro Legion begins the week on Battle of Britain Sunday by honouring and remembering the Canadians who fought in this Second World War battle. The 82nd anniversary service begins at 1 p.m. in the upstairs lounge. To thank the community for supporting the branch in so many ways, a free Friday night dance (Sept. 23 from 7-11 p.m.) featuring the band Grumpy Old Men will be held in the Upstairs Bar & Lounge, 391 Richmond Rd.

Sept. 20-Oct. 1: Great Canadian Theatre Company - The Chemical Valley Project

“When artist Kevin Matthew Wong first visits Aamjiwnaang First Nation (Sarnia, ON) to learn more about one of the most polluted regions in Canada, he begins a relationship with Indigenous Water Protectors, Land Defenders and siblings Vanessa and Beze Gray. This documentary-play blends multimedia storytelling, charming solo performance, and small scale spectacle to explore reconciliation and environmentalism in Canada,” the Great Canadian Theatre Company website states. The Chemical Valley Project is a Broadleaf Theatre Production and co-created by Julia Howman and Kevin Matthew Wong. The show runs Sept. 20-Oct. 1 at the theatre—1233 Wellington St. W. Visit gctc.ca to learn more. 

Sept. 24: Parkdale United Church Rummage Sale

Parkdale United Church is hosting a Rummage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. There will be clothing, shoes, books, toys, puzzles, household items, linen and more! The church is located at 429 Parkdale Ave. Please use the Gladstone Avenue parking lot entrance. Please arrive masked and please be respectful; we reserve the right to limit entry to 50 persons for 30 minutes at a time.  Visit parkdaleunitedchurch.ca to learn more. 

Sept. 25: McKellar Park Fall Festival

McKellar Park is hosting its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., rain or shine at McKellar Park, 539 Wavell Ave. It will be a day of fun-filled activities for everyone, live music and great food. This is an opportunity to come out and connect with your neighbours; it has been a long two years. Visit mckellarparkcommunity.wordpress.com to learn more. 

MONDAYS – ABOVE AND BEYOND TOASTMASTERS

Every Monday at 6:45 p.m. (except holidays). Have the jitters each time you need to present a speech? Visit us online. Learn how to communicate better in a relaxed atmosphere and hone your leadership skills. Impromptu speaking is one of our highlights. It’s fun, fun, fun! We would love to have you join us on Mondays. Contact our club at aandbtoastmasters@gmail.com to receive the link.

TUESDAYS – BYTOWN VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR

Although the choir is not able to prepare for public performances, we will be meeting online each Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. We will be learning some new music and maintaining our vocal cords in a relaxed environment, with plenty of musical and technological help. We will all be experiencing this new way of meeting and singing together and are happy to welcome new members, men and women, to join us. For more information, see our website at bytownvoices.com

WEDNESDAYS – WEEKLY BINGO

Westboro Legion Downstairs Hall, 389 Richmond Rd. Door opens at 4 p.m., kitchen at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6:30 p.m. Cash prizes. For more information: 613-725-2778.

THURSDAYS - WEEKLY DARTS

Regulars and new players are invited to join the Westboro Legion’s Dart League. The Downstairs hall door and bar open at 6:30 p.m. and play begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost: $6.

Got a Kitchissippi area virtual or COVID-19-safe event to share? We’d love to hear about it. Send your info to editor@kitchissippi.com