Month: September 2014
55-year-old b-boy represents Stittsville at hip hop festival
He doesn’t fit the usual hip hop stereotypes. He’s 55 years old, has a head of thinning grey hair, and he lives on a quiet cul-de-sac in Stittsville. Steve “Buddha” Leafloor is a…
Public Meeting re: 173 Huntmar on September 9
The City of Ottawa is holding a Public Meeting on September 9 to discuss a proposed plan of subdivision for 173 Huntmar Drive. The property is just north of Fairwinds, on Huntmar…
Furniture stores, restaurants part of a proposed development in Kanata North
A Brick and La-Z-Boy could be coming to Kanata North. They’re included on a site plan proposed for land a 345 Didsbury Road, just north of Stittsville behind the Canadian…
Stittsville sisters’ swimming school celebrates success
Two Stittsville students are wrapping up a second succesful season for their swimming lesson business. Caitlin (above left) and Kylie Negus taught about 150 students this summer at Stittsville Swim, a business they…
Are you on the voters’ list? Here’s how to find out
The City of Ottawa is advising residents to check that their names are on the voters’ list in order to to avoid any delays at the voting place when you…
Site Plan Control submitted for 109 Iber Road
A Site Plan Control has been submitted to the City of Ottawa for 109 Iber Road, just south of the building that’s home to Dragon’s Lair Beads: “The building is…
Six back-to-school traffic safety tips from the Ottawa police
Ottawa Police are reminding motorists and pedestrians to be aware of the extra children and youth on city streets over the next few days. Kids will be returning to school and…