Author: Lesley McKay
Thank you for a fantastic 2019!
As we look back on 2019, the Stittsville Central staff want to thank you, our supporters and readers, for making this past year the remarkable time that it was. Check…
Whole Health Pharmacy introduces ‘virtual doctor’ to Stittsville
Before Christmas, we dropped in to visit Avish Shah, the owner and pharmacist at Whole Health Pharmacy, to see how his first year in Stittsville has been. He said, “all…
Ottawa Police currently investigating an online threat
Ottawa Police release – The Ottawa Police Service and its public safety partners are investigating an on-line threat made against various public places in Ottawa including public transit and police…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society photo contest opens
If you are devoted to photography then this should interest you. The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society has opened its annual photo competition. The classes, judging criteria and rules for the 2020 photo…
Monsters coming to the National Art Gallery
(The Ottawa Baroque Consort on stage. Photos: Ottawa Baroque Consort) “You better watch out” says Lisa Wall, Executive Director of the Ottawa Baroque Consort, when you visit the National Gallery of…
Be a responsible host during the Holiday Season
Brian Cameron is a senior partner at Oatley Vigmond Law Firm and provided Stittsville Central with this sage advice for those hosting holiday parties. This is a busy time of…
West Ottawa Ringette U16A-McMinn share kindness for the holidays
(The West Ottawa U16A-McMinn Ringette team share some time with Santa. All Photos: West Ottawa Ringette) The West Ottawa Ringette U16A-McMinn team have been busy giving back to their community…
Top ten requested English and French books for 2019
As the year comes to an end, and the Christmas season has arrived, what better way to look back on 2019 than by reviewing the Ottawa Public Library’s (OPL) most…
8th Annual Santa Seconds huge success at Stittsville Public School
The Stittsville Public School held their 8th Annual Santa Seconds charity event on December 17. The 680 students at the school have been busy collecting new and gently used items…
Tree Protection By-law included in climate change master plan for Ottawa
(Ottawa’s Climate Emergency protest in April 2019. Photo: Flickr) The Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management (SCEPWWM) has approved the new Climate Change Master Plan and is recommending…
MPP Goldie Gharmari announces $13.8M in community policing and safer roads
(L to R: Ottawa Deputy Police Chief Steve Bell, Carleton MPP Goldie Gharmari and Ottawa Police Association President Matt Skoff at announcement for major investment to community policing on December…
Bell Warriors celebrating 65 years of community football in 2020 with banquets and silent auction
(The 2018 Mosquito Warriors team at their Awards Banquet. Photo: Bell Warriors) 2020 will be an exciting year for the Bell Warriors Football Club (BWFC). The Club is celebrating 65…
Introducing more bus routes to Stittsville in January 2020 – Councillor Glen Gower
(Stittsville Rte 263 at the MacKenzie King Bridge headed west. Photo: Flickr) Bus service issues have been ongoing and well-voiced in Stittsville over many months. After much pushing and communications…
Get in some last minute shopping and local happenings
(Photo: Barry Gray) Christmas is around the corner and Santa will soon be visiting all the kids and filling their wish lists so why not check out Stittsville’s local businesses…
Stittsville Lions Club engages community to help Stittsville resident
(Members of the Stittsville and District Lions Club presented a $16,000 cheque to Tammy Rhyholm on December 11, 2019. Photo: Stittsville Central.) For the past six weeks Lion Gord MacIsaac has…