Author: Lesley McKay
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,…
Letter to the Editor: Personal actions to fight climate change
(Photo: NASA Climate Change) Recently, while getting ready for school drop-off, I told my daughter that since she was now almost five years old getting dressed should not take her…
Where do your tax dollars go – The Fake CEO Scam
(Photo: Auditor General Ken Hughes – Ottawa Sun) The City of Ottawa Auditor General, Ken Hughes, tabled his report Monday. Normally not a report bringing about a lot of attention,…
Stittsville lawyer volunteers his time to safeguard rights of local artists
Stittsville’s Byron Pascoe is a practicing lawyer who volunteers his time with Artists’ Legal Services Ottawa (ALSO). A group of Ottawa lawyers and artists formed ALSO six years ago and…
Chronic pain care yoga comes to Stittsville
Jody Ryan of Stittsville is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance since 2011, a Certified Pain Care Yoga teacher, and currently a student of yoga therapy in a certified…
Gold Medal at regionals for Goulbourn Hornets Bantam Girl’s basketball team
(Coach Kevin Hemeon (l) and the Champions are: Ava Mirabelli, Avery Taylor, Chelsea Hemeon, Ella Schoenhofen, Elizabeth Stuart, Emmaleen Lucas, Kaiya Woodcock, Laura Gallant, Melissa Gdula, Samantha Hemeon, Shreya Prasad, Simran Sarai and Assistant Coach Katrina DiTullio (r). All Photos: Audrey…
‘Secrets of Stittsville’ Jane’s Walk taking place May 4
(Photos by Barry Gray) Councillor Glen Gower will be leading his 4th annual Jane’s Walk – a personal passion of his. This year, he will be sharing Stittsville’s Secrets with…
Proposed new development could bring 300 jobs to local area
A Site Plan application to build a five storey mixed-use office building with a ground floor restaurant has been received by the City of Ottawa. The proposed building would be located…
Caitlin Bauer shares why a GAP year is important for young students today
Students will soon be graduating from high school and at a much younger age. With grade 13 now obsolete, the average age for graduation is 17. At this age, a…