Author: Lesley McKay
Halloween going to the dogs at the HolliBell Foundation doggie walk-a-thon
(HolliBell volunteers supporting the June Doggie Walk-a-Thon at Sunset Farms in Stittsville. Photo: Hollibell) Created in the fall of 2018 with its mission to continuously help raise funds for animals…
Lots to do in Stittsville for the weekend and into next week
Just when you thought it might possibly be a quiet weekend — not so much. Many activities are taking place in Stittsville and beyond our borders. Some important dates to note…
Enthusiastic turn-out for Stittsville Kidney Walk and United Church funday
(Cera Gagnon leads the group in a warm-up. All photos: Stittsville Central) The front and side yards of the Stittsville United Church welcomed the participants to the 7th Annual Stittsville…
Dog walkers disregarding privileges at Stittsville Dog Park – Shea Woods
It has been brought to our attention by Responsible Dog Owners Canada (RDOC) that those people walking their dogs along the Shea Woods trails and the forest area, unfortunately, are not…
Jody Ryan of Yoga Tools for Life continues mission with new classes
We sat down with Stittsville resident Jody Ryan of Yoga Tools for Life to catch-up on all of her activities since our April article. She is pleased with the turn-out…
City council sending Waste Management contract to the black bin
Since early Spring 2019 Stittsville residents have been complaining loud and clear about the lack of garbage service being provided by Waste Management (WM) to our community. These complaints, or lack…
Bradley’s Insurance will continue to serve Stittsville under new ownership
(Bradley’s Insurance Stittsville locations. Photo: Front Page Media Group) The name Bradley is a long-time familiar name in our town of Stittsville. Albeit there are different arms to the Bradley…
Stittsville’s Daniel Brown returns to the podium in Obstacle Course Racing
(Daniel in his front yard – showing us the basics. Photo: Stittsville Central. Other photos provided by Karen Brown.) The August long weekend was another successful one for 15-year old Daniel…
National Memorial Day for fallen firefighters on September 8
Sunday, September 8 marks the observation of the 15th Annual Canadian Firefighters’ National Memorial Day to honour all firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. To honour…
Ottawa Fire Services knocking on Stittsville doors this coming week
The fall annual campaign of the Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) — Wake Up! Get a Working Smoke Alarm — will take place the week of September 9 – 16. This is the…
What are you doing this weekend? Some ideas for local events
(Newly opened Brew Revolution located in the Jackson Trails mall. Photo – Brew Revolution) Summer is passing us by, the kids are back in school and you are looking for…
Carleton-Cathcart Street could see two new homes
The owner (Zayed Kassis) of 11 Carleton-Cathcart Street in Stittsville will be before the Committee of Adjustment on September 4th to request the Consent of the Committee for Conveyances under…
Stittsville Central turns 5 years old
On this day five years ago, Stittsville Central made its first appearance on-line. Founder Glen Gower, who had previously created Ottawa Start on-line, wanted to share local stories with the…
Here are some items that came our way you should be aware of in the upcoming days and weeks. First and foremost, there will no Market at the Barn this…
Check your LOTTARIO tickets – you could be $10,000 richer
Dig out those old tickets – you may doing a ‘happy dance’ this long weekend! You have two weeks to claim a LOTTARIO prize worth $10,000 from the Saturday, September 15, 2018 draw. The…