Author: Lesley McKay
Metric Homes in Stittsville requesting extension to stay in present location
At the Planning Committee on June 13, Metric Homes (SPD Developments Inc.) is on the agenda. They have requested a Zoning By-law amendment proposal that would allow their corporate office, together…
Transit fare freeze approved by Ottawa Council
On July 1, transit riders would have seen an increase to fares. The fares have been postponed until the O-Train Confederation Line light-rail service is up and running. The approach,…
Toyota Canada sponsoring Erica Wiebe – On the road to 2020
As the world prepares to compete at the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, Toyota Canada is welcoming ten inspirational Canadian athletes to ‘Team Toyota’. One of those athletes is…
U-Rock students keep crowd rocked at Arts in the Park
About 45 of U-Rock‘s most talented students rocked out at Stittsville’s Art in the Park on Sunday, the biggest public event they have ever had. U-Rock could not be prouder…
A Company of Fools returning to Alexander Grove Park
Best known for their Torchlight Shakespeare, A Company of Fools will be bringing their plays to parks across the region again this summer and are making a stop in Stittsville…
Stittsville volunteers celebrated at annual awards event
Volunteers are the backbone of every community charitably giving of their time and talents so others can enjoy the benefits of their generosity — our unsung heroes. This year’s list…
Tanya Hein awarded Roger Griffiths Memorial Citizen of the Year
The Roger Griffiths Memorial Citizen of the Year is presented to an individual who best exemplifies community involvement and participation. This special award is named after the late Roger Griffiths,…
Ottawa Police Services seeking public input on background record check fees
The fee structure for police record checks is being revised by the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) and the want input from residents by June 16, 2019. As an important public…
Arts in the Park 2019 – another success for Stittsville Village Association
The ‘Park was full’ so Doug Sutherland, organizer of Arts in the Park, was one happy person. The first real day of summer weather probably helped too! Another year of…
Ford Motors introduces updated technology at their Connectivity and Innovation Centre in Stittsville
(All photos: Barry Gray) On Thursday, June 6th, Ford Motors introduced the media to Ford’s new Connectivity and Innovation Centre (CIC) on Palladium Drive in Stittsville. The facility is just…
City wants to hear your thoughts on recreation complexes
On Thursday, June 13th you will have the opportunity to attend an outreach session to comment on the future use of municipal recreation facilities in Stittsville. The session takes place…
Arts in the Park – annual celebration of everything arts is taking place this weekend in Stittsville
The Stittsville Village Association has hosted Arts in the Park for the past six years. Doug Sutherland has been the principle planner during this time. Prior to that, Teresa Qadri…
Stittsville students receive bursaries from three local organizations
(Photo compliments of Doug McCrady) Three local organizations came together on Monday, June 3rd to present bursaries to Stittsville students for their continued education. Each student was presented with a…
People bring Village Square Park and Main Street to life for First Thursdays
(Nicole Chilton-Jones with her son Reece. Photo Stittsville Central) Thursday evening was a first for First Thursdays taking place in Stittsville thanks to Nicole Chilton-Jones introducing this new event to…
Updated: Stittsville Councillor Glen Gower says no to Built Heritage Sub-Committee motion to reject Château Laurier site plan
Updated to clarify nature of the vote at the sub-committee meeting. The Built Heritage Sub-Committee passed a motion recommending that the Planning Committee reject this new site plan when they…