Author: Lesley McKay
PHOTOS – The Grounds Café celebrates 3 years in Stittsville
(Photos: Barry Gray and Stittsville Central Staff) Friday, March 15 marked the 3-year anniversary of The Grounds Café serving their delicious coffee and food to the people of Stittsville and…
The season of potholes is upon us
Potholes are a year-round problem, but especially this winter with the freeze and thaw cycles experienced in our area. Below is a contributed story by Charles Jung, a lawyer with…
Media student Marli Jago joins Stittsville Central for her co-op placement
We are pleased to welcome Marli Jago to the Stittsville Central team for her co-op work placement. Marli is enrolled in the Media and Communications program at Algonquin College –…
Good turnout for open house on Stittsville Main development
A well-attended open house took place on March 6th, that Councillor Glen Gower, Ward 6 Stittsville, organized for a proposed new development on Main Street. The open house was held…
Students participate in wellness day at Frederick Banting Alternate School
March 7 was Wellness Day at Stittsville’s Frederick Banting Alternate School. Frederick Banting is comprised of students from grades 9-12, ranging in age from 16 to 21 and offers independent learning…
City projects wanting your feedback – your voice counts
Below are a couple of projects for which the city is asking for your feedback. They have provided short surveys for each. Through your participation the city can share your…
PHOTOS: Women’s Day celebrated in Stittsville
Goldie Gharmari, MPP Carleton, hosted a luncheon today at the Stittsville Legion to celebrate Women’s Day 2019. Many women, and men, from the community attended the informal luncheon. Goldie plans…
New Trans-Canada Trailhead proposal attracts positive feedback
The open house held on March 2nd for the ‘new look’ proposed for the Trans-Canada Trail entranceway off of Main Street near Abbott, was well attended and received positive feedback.…
Goodbye GRC – hello Cardelrec Recreation Complex-Goulbourn
(All photos: Stittsville Central Staff) Our fondly known Goulbourn Recreation Complex on Shea Road today received a new name – the Cardelrec Recreation Complex-Goulbourn. The unveiling ceremony for the renamed…
March 5 – Goulbourn Rec Complex to be renamed Cardelrec Recreational Complex-Goulbourn
Mayor Jim Watson, Stittsville Ward Councillor Glen Gower and Greg Graham, President Cardel Homes Ottawa, will officially unveil the new naming rights partnership of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex. This sponsorship…
Update: OPEN HOUSE on March 6 – 7:00-9:00pm – Goulbourn Rec Complex – Bold new development proposed for Stittsville Main
Attend this Open House to ask questions of the developer and architect who will both be in attendance to answer your inquiries. Whether you are in favour or opposed to…
Stittsville’s Wildpine Residence hosts high tea for community
(Frances de Beaumont, (l) General Manager of Wildpine Residence, pictured with costumed attendees at High Tea. Photo: Sarah Bradley) Wildpine Residence held a High Tea at the Ale Restaurant on…
PHOTOS: Stittsville’s Michael Raytchev bringing home Gold medal from 2019 Canada Games
(Gold medalist Michael Raytchev (centre); Bronze medalist Jeff Leung (left); and Silver medalist Eric Pahima (right)) The award of medals for the Special Olympics Figure Skating category of the 2019 Canada Games have…
Canadian Chamber Choir to perform at Stittsville’s St. Thomas Anglican Church
(The Canadian Chamber Choir – Photo: provided by the CCC Media team) In partnership with the Goulbourn Jubilee Singers, the Juno-nominated Canadian Chamber Choir will bring their acclaimed, all-Canadian ‘Seasons of Life and…
Starlight Synchronized Skating Team home from Nationals and off to Skate Ontario
(All photos by Heidi Pinsent) The Starlight Synchronized Skating team is home from Waterloo, Ontario where they competed in the National Championships last weekend. Although the team didn’t medal, they…