Author: Lesley McKay
O-Train Confederation Line temporarily closing for maintenance
Following two closures in earlier May, once again the O-Train Confederation Line 1 will close temporarily with the R1 replacement bus servicing the line from Sunday, May 31 to Wednesday, June 3.…
Stittsville Lions Club – thanking local frontline workers
(Stittsville Lions District A4 Governor, Beth Lewis, and Andria, of Revera, accepting the Stittsville Lions at Work Snack & Go items and water at the Stittsville Villa on Main Street.) Behind most…
Stittsville students on Awesome Authors winners list
After long hours of work, the jury members of the Awesome Authors contest hosted by the Ottawa Public Library, announced the winners through videos you can view further in this…
Library programs are free, interesting and interactive for everyone
Did you know the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) offers many great interactive and FREE online programs? With a library card, you have access to everything from gardening to language training.…
HolliBell Foundation animal rescue holding virtual walk-a-thon
HolliBell Foundation is commited to helping animal rescues in Stittsville and throughout the Ottawa valley. At this time of year, they are usually wrapping up plans for their June Doggie…
Ottawa Council on Aging offers sage advice for seniors and caregivers
It has been several weeks since our world started shutting down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council on Aging‘s (COA) first response was to provide practical and personal information on…
Cloth mask donations requested by City of Ottawa for vulnerable residents
The Human Needs Task Force set-up by the City of Ottawa is requesting donations of cloth masks for vulnerable residents. Wearing a mask adds an extra layer of protection, but…
Gardening brought to you by the Ottawa Public Library
Online gardening programs are being hosted by the Ottawa Public Library during the months of May and June. If you wish to learn how to or more about gardening, the…
Ottawa introduces business toolkit for reopening safely
(Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health) The City of Ottawa has developed a business reopening toolkit, in consultation with Ottawa Public Health, to help businesses answer critical questions…
Provide your feedback for Goulbourn Museum summer programs
Acknowledging that the past few months have been difficult and constantly in flux, the staff at the Goulbourn Museum want to hear from you regarding ideas for summer programs. As…
OPEN LETTER: From the Stittsville Business Association to the residents of Stittsville and surrounding area
Our community, our province, our country and the entire world have all been subjected to one of the worst scenarios in recent history. The pain, suffering and the tragic loss…
OPEN LETTER: Amberway and Bryanston Gate residents express concerns for 5924 and 5938 Hazeldean Road
(Editor’s Note – The residents of Amberway and Bryanston Gate reached out to Stittsville Central to share this OPEN LETTER to Councillor Glen Gower regarding the new development and the issue…
Stittsville residents respond big-time to SMHA-GGHA food drive parade
The players and volunteers of the Stittsville Minor Hockey and Goulbourn Girls Hockey Associations criss-crossed the streets of Stittsville to collect donations for the Stittsville Food Bank in a first-ever food…
Stittsville’s Danielle Barabé-Bussières earns photographic artist of the year
(Awards received by Danielle Barabé-Bussières for being chosen as the 2020 Photographer of the Year by the Professional Photographers of Canada) Danielle Barabé-Bussières, a Stittsville professional photographer, has earned the…
Stittsville’s Dallas Alexander set to release first single
(Dallas Alexander of Stittsville announces he is getting set to release his single Pass It On. Photo: Dallas Alexander) Alberta born and a Stittsville resident for over 10 years, Dallas…