Author: Lesley McKay
360 Haliburton Heights – approval of minor variance application sought
A minor variance has been applied for by eQ Homes to the Committee of Adjustment for their proposed development at 360 Haliburton Heights located in Fernbank Crossing. The development would…
Restoration plans for the Wyldewood community sign
An information meeting with local residents from the Wyldewood community took place to find out what plans are being considered to replace the aged sign at the entrance to the…
Good old-fashioned corn roast and so much more happening at the Goulbourn Museum
August 17th will be full of activities for the Goulbourn Museum board and staff members. Opening remarks and a ribbon cutting at the grand opening of the Museum’s new endeavour —…
Eighty-six housing units coming to Hazeldean Road and Victor Street
(Oblique View of Proposed Development. Provided: Fotenn Consultants Inc.) Developer Hazeldean Crossing Inc. (a division of GNCR Developments Inc.), through their agent Fotenn Consultants Inc., have submitted Site Plan Control and…
Stittsville Business Association 2nd annual charity golf tournament
This year, the Stittsville Business Association (SBA) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the Stittsville Golf Course (formerly the Glen-Mar) on September 5th with registration at…
Company of Fools brings a classic to the Stittsville stage
(Shakespeare in the Park – Romeo and Juliet performed by Company of Fools. Photos: Stittsville Central) Torchlight Shakespeare in the Park found its way to Alexander Grove Park in Stittsville on…
1531 Stittsville Main Street – Huntington Properties respond to recommendations for site plan
Huntington Properties, developers for the proposed new four-storey mixed-use building at Stittsville Main and Orville Streets, have re-submitted a new site plan with modifications to the originally submitted plan. At…
A. Lorne Cassidy parents’ council fundraising for its ‘sister school’ – Carleton Heights Public School
(Carleton Heights Public School. Photo: Ottawa-Carleton District School Board) An obvious discrepancy between public school funding and the ability to fund raise for certain schools in the Ottawa area is prevalent.…
Challenging two Guinness World Records with threshing machines and a cancer pink ribbon
(Charles McGuire of Chapeau, Quebec sitting atop his 1955 Massey-Harris tractor that will be used to power his 1948 George White No. 6 threshing machine at the Guinness World Record…
Councillor Glen Gower explains Stage 2 LRT and transparency issues
TRANSPARENCY AND TRUST Editor’s Note: This article was written on August 5, 2019 by Councillor Glen Gower explaining the Stage 2 LRT procurement/transparency issues with SNC Lavalin — Stittsville Central is sharing…
Another lottery winner in Stittsville
Do you play Encore when you buy your lotto tickets? For those you who do not, well maybe this will make you think twice. Rocio Plata Zaldivar of Stittsville plays her…
Pedestrian safety and roundabouts focus for August
The Ottawa Police Services, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will be focusing on pedestrian safety and roundabouts for the month of August. There were 1,708 reportable collisions involving pedestrians between 2013…
Plan to participate in the 2019 Stittsville Kidney Walk and Fun Day
(Photos via Kidney Foundation of Canada) The 2019 Stittsville Kidney Walk is again being hosted by the Stittsville United Church where the 7th annual walk will start and finish on Sunday, September…
Ottawa First Responders Foundation launched in Stittsville
(All Photos by Barry Gray – July 31-2019) In this family, no one stands alone — words that shape the operating principles of the newly launched Ottawa First Responders Foundation. On…
PHOTOS: Stittsville Legion Branch 618 – 50th anniversary
July 27th was an extremely hot day, but a good crowd came out to celebrate the important milestone of the 50 year anniversary for the Stittsville Royal Canadian Legion, Branch…