Author: Lesley McKay
Have you submitted your nomination(s) for the Stittsville volunteer awards
May 6, the date to have your nominations submitted for the Stittsville Volunteer Awards, is fast approaching. Do you know a business, group or individual who has displayed a positive influence…
Mayor Jim Watson not impressed by recent provincial cuts
Ottawa’s Mayor Jim Watson and the Chair of the Ottawa Board of Health, Councillor Keith Egli, participated in a conference call today with members of the Large Urban Mayor’s Caucus of Ontario…
Stittsville Lions Club e-waste collection a success
Residents of Stittsville have a lot of e-waste and were able to downsize their homes of unused electronics on April 27 thanks to the Stittsville & District Lions Club. Cars,…
Lions love to fish and provide camaraderie for visually impaired
BAIT – Blind Anglers International Tournament – an annual fishing tournament tradition for the visually impaired that has been happening for 30 years. Going into its 31st year, the tournament…
$13,454,897.10 reasons to love Stittsville
(Photo: Ontario Lottery and Gaming, Toronto, Ontario) Martin Aubé is one very happy man these days. Aubé dropped into Stittsville’s Petro Canada located on Hazeldean Road. While there, he did something…
UPDATE: Stittsville Lions Club urgently needs volunteers for flood areas – postponed due to road closures
This evening, the Stittsville & District Lions Club (SDLC) were urgently asked to help out in the neighbouring flood zones and asked Stittsville Central to get the message out. The…
Lot’s to do in Stittsville and area this weekend
(Bradley-Craig farm buildings. Photo: Barry Gray) The last weekend of April is proving to be a busy one with Stittsville playing host for many events. Here are just a few…
Students ‘taste test’ with Chef Corbin at Sacred Heart
(Drone shot of Sacred Heart High School from Peter Tremblay of Ottawa Drone Services) Celebrity chef, cookbook author and host of Food Network Canada’s popular shows The Incredible Food Race, Dinner…
Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society – important dates to note
The Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society (SGHS) was founded in 1962 and is run by volunteers. The group holds many events throughout the year, including monthly meetings with guest speakers, and are…
U-Rock Music School thanks community and so much more
Twenty-three years ago, Stittsville residents Cathy Hallessey and Brian Brodersen had an idea – to start a local music school and formed U-Rock Music School. They are a talented musical couple…
Traffic may be impacted by ongoing construction projects and a weekend rally
(Road construction in Ottawa. Photo: Flickr) Ottawa and area roadways, it seems, are always under construction. Below is a list of new project starts and some ongoing activities that may…
Stittsville Lions Club holding electronic waste collection day
Do you have electronic waste waiting for a new home and cluttering up your basement? On April 27 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, you can drop off your unwanted…
Lets Talk About Trees – planting and maintenance essential to a healthier community
Last week, Councillor Glen Gower held his ‘Let’s Talk About Trees’ to a gathering of over 50 people at Hazeldean Gardens. He invited city staff —members from the Forestry Branch…
More homes coming to Fernbank Crossing
(Rendering of proposed back-to-back townhomes – Image Source: RJH Architecture) Novatech has submitted a proposal, prepared for eQ Homes, to the City of Ottawa to construct six back-to-back townhouse buildings…
Right of way for vehicular flashing green lights – it’s a courtesy
Stittsville businessman, Phil Sweetnam, has expressed a concern to Stittsville Central and wants to ensure that it is shared with the community. Phil exclaimed, “on a trip along Main Street,…