Author: Lesley McKay
5 big moves that will affect the future of Ottawa – joint committee meeting to take place
(5 Big Moves Logo – City of Ottawa) On Thursday, August 29 a significant joint meeting will be held between the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the Planning Committee…
Stittsville’s Daniel Brown off to 2019 UK World Championship in Obstacle Course Racing
(Daniel Brown is an Ambassador for Force 5 Equipment – his sponsor. Photo: Stittsville Central) He is from Stittsville, 15 years old, a grade 11 student at South Carleton High…
Dog park clean-up time around the corner and in the woods – Shea Woods that is
(Responsible Dog Owners Canada (RDOC) Park Clean-Up Day. Photo: RDOC) It is that time of year again, when Stittsville’s local dog park needs a good clean. ‘Park Clean-Up Days’ are held by…
Long-time Stittsville resident Lloyd Maguire passes away
(The original Stittsville News building on Stittsville Main Street.) Lloyd Maguire, along with his brother Howard, were newspaper and printing legends in our once small community and the area for…
Zida Academy celebrates their grand opening in Stittsville
Zida Academy held their grand opening this past week. The new school was opened in Stittsville because the owners fell in love with the community — its village feel and the lush…
Photos: Terrific turn-out for Councillor Gower’s free movie night at Village Square Park
Councillor Glen Gower played host to a free movie night at Stittsville’s Village Square Park on Friday evening. It seems everyone wanted to enjoy the evening and take in ‘Secret…
Get ready to ride the rails on September 14 – RTG hands keys over to the city
(City of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson accepts keys from RTG for the O-Train Confederation Line at ceremony on August 23, 2019. Photo: Mayor Jim Watson) Beginning Saturday, September 14, the…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society presents garden tour donation to Jo-Jo’s Community Garden
(Ian Frei, President of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society, presents donation from the Society’s garden tour to Kim Bonin of Jo-Jo’s Community Garden on August 20, 2019. Photo: Stittsville Central)…
Ottawa Police Service want to hear from youth
(Youth Advisory Committee. Photo: Ottawa Police Service) The annual recruitment for the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) has been launched by Ottawa Police Service. Applications are now being accepted until September 15th.…
Register to play table tennis with Stittsville group – stay young while having some fun
The Table Tennis Group of Stittsville has been enjoying this recreational sport in our community for over 10 years. The group has some regulars who have been playing since the…
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…