The history of the Hampton Park neighbourhood!

My August column in the Kitchissippi Times focused on the history of Hampton Park, and included some great old photographs. Please check out the article at the KT website at: https://kitchissippitimes.wordpress.com/2015/08/20/hampton-park-a-great-example-of-real-estate-success-and-a-nice-place-to-boot/

The history of the Carleton Tavern (and a little of the Parkdale Market too)

Hello! My article on the history of the Carleton Tavern appears in this week's new edition of the Kitchissippi Times. Part of the building dates back to 1896, and you'll also learn a bit of the history of the early days of the Parkdale Market property too. Check it out at: http://kitchissippi.com/80-years-of-history-of-the-carleton-tavern-ottawa/

How the Queensway arrived in Kitchissippi!

This week's issue of the Kitchissippi Times features an article I wrote on the arrival of the Queensway in Ottawa, and specifically in Kitchissippi. It tells of the good and the bad effect it had on our community. There are some really great photos included with the article as well that you must see. Check it out at : http://kitchissippi.com/ottawa-history-queensway-416/

Bid on the history of your house! All proceeds to Elmdale School

I am happy to be participating in the Elmdale School annual silent auction to raise funds for school programming! I'm especially happy to contribute as Elmdale is the school I attended for kindergarten up to grade four way back in the 80s, and now my son Xavier is in JK there this year.

Check out http://www.bidelmdale.com for the list of various silent auctions, mine is listed under "House Story" (and "Dave Allston") about halfway down the list. Starting bid is only $100, and bidding ends this Sunday June 7th, at 8 p.m.

Since I've for the most part taken a reprieve from doing house histories for the short term, this is a good chance to have the history of your house completed, while also helping out Elmdale School.

Winning bidder will receive a large custom made binder report, with the complete history of your house, property, street and neighbourhood.

Cheers and thanks!

Doors Open Ottawa - Top 10 List for Kitchissippi

This week's new issue of the Kitchissippi Times features my top 10 list for the upcoming Doors Open Ottawa on the weekend of June 6th and 7th. Check out the print edition (which has an abbreviated version of the full story), or the online article has the full content at http://kitchissippi.com/doors-open-ottawa-top-10/

Enjoy this chance to go inside some of Ottawa's most interesting (and hidden) spots. The full list for all of Ottawa can be found at http://ottawa.ca/en/residents/arts-culture-and-community/museums-and-heritage/doors-open-ottawa-0. Enjoy!

The Kitchissippi Museum - live at Hintonburg's ArtsPark - Saturday May 30th!

Hintonburg's annual ArtsPark day will be next Saturday, May 30th, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Parkdale Market Park. There are lots of events for kids, live music, artists, crafts, food.... and history! I'll be setting up my booth for most of the day, with lots of old photos, maps, and some other things, and invite everyone to stop by and have a look, share stories, etc. I'll be there starting at 10, until the late afternoon.

For more information on ArtsPark, check out their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/HintonburgArtspark and through the HCA website at http://hintonburg.com/artspark15.html

Cheers!

Westgate Mall: Ottawa's first shopping mall turns 60

Good day!
Please click the link below to read my column in this week's Kitchissippi Times on the history of Westgate Mall, including the property and area around the mall before it's construction.

http://kitchissippi.com/westgate-shopping-centre/

The article also includes some pretty neat photographs as well. Thanks!