Kimberley Johnson

1 week ago | kimberleyjohnson.substack.com | Kimberley Johnson

Watch this extraordinary town hall: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Exchange with Constituents on Immigration & Border SecurityGrassley showed up and that’s something considering many of his Republican colleagues are too cowardly and refuse to talk to their constituents. Kimberley’s Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Johnson

The Ottawa Cottage Life and Backyard Show is on at the EY Centre, and with summer approaching, many people will be looking to plan vacations and spend more time outdoors. Bill Mayo is looking at products like boats at the event that he can enjoy at his cottage. While he says he’s still looking, the threat of tariffs means he may make the decision sooner rather than later. “Now’s the time to get it, I guess, because the prices will be going up,” he told CTV News Ottawa.

3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Johnson

As more Canadians are looking to travel within our own country, road trips are becoming more popular for those planning upcoming vacations, and RV rental and sales companies are saying it’s driving an interest in RVs and trailers. Robert Van Loon rents out his camper van right out of his driveway for the times he’s not using it. He says it’s a popular service, because it helps people book a vehicle they may not have experience with or want to own outright, but the trips can be unforgettable.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Johnson

Liquidation sales are underway as The Hudson’s Bay works towards shutting all of its locations in Ottawa and Gatineau. Pierette Rancourt was one of the first inside Hudson’s Bay in Place D’Orléans on Monday, the first official day of the liquidation sales. She says she wasn’t able to find what she was looking for, as some things are already gone. “I was looking for HBC Stripes, and they don’t have those anymore,” she tells CTV News.

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Kimberley Johnson

Lacrosse is a growing sport in the city and the Ottawa Black Bears are giving the next generation of players a chance to learn from the best, hosting a “Learn Lacrosse” clinic at the Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday. One of those is Malikai Mitchell-Gabrieli, who says at 11-years-old, he’s a season ticket holder with his dad. He says he wanted to play after seeing his first Black Bears game and has been inspired to try out for his school’s team this April.