Author: Lesley McKay
Instant ‘Super Set for Life’ nets $1.5M for Stittsville’s Glen Newberry
Glen Newberry of Stittsville is super set for life after winning a top prize of $100,000 a year for 20 years with INSTANT SUPER SET FOR LIFE. Glen chose a one-time payment of $1,500,000.
Amanda Jetté Knox – finalist for 2020 Ottawa Book Award
The City released the list of finalists for the 2020 Ottawa Book Awards today. The lengthy list features literary works of intense drama, humour and biography to riveting history, political commentary and elegant poetry.
Protecting Shea Woods – an update
Stittsville’s Shea Woods running along Abbott Street, East has been a haven for many years in our community for dog walkers, runners or just taking a leisurely stroll.
Stittsville duo nab rights to bring comedic drama to a screen near you
TV1 has landed the first broadcasting rights to ‘Stittsville on Patrol’. This new original TV series about surburban bylaw enforcement guarantees fame and fortune for all those involved!
Benny&Co. team up with Stittsville Lions Club to raise needed funds for Stittsville Food Bank
During the past six months, the needs of the Stittsville Food Bank have increased tri-fold and that is why the Stittsville Lions and Benny&Co. have come together to raise some…
Safety first for return of children to Stittsville Child Care Centre
The Stittsville Child Care Centre is again accepting children to their daycare on Stittsville Main Street.
Jody Ryan brings Yoga ‘Tools for Life’ online
Jody Ryan of Stittsville is the only yoga instructor in Ottawa to deliver Pain Care Yoga and Stittsville Central caught up with her to take a look at how COVID-19 has affected her yoga sessions.
Registration deadline for 9runrun quickly approaching
Hosted in Stittsville for the past 10 years and entering its 11th year, 9RunRun has become one of the National Capital Region’s most special running events.
700 Cope Road – site plan approved for Stittsville high school
With the financing firmly in place and design plans in the City’s hands, the new Stittsville public high school is now another step closer to being built.
Ottawa Police Service – virtual recruiting information session
If you are thinking of applying to become a police officer, have already applied, or are in the selection process, join one of the Ottawa Police Service’s (OPS) virtual recruitment information sessions.
Motorcyle Ride for Guide Dogs – 224 kms of scenic Eastern Ontario
Own a motorcycle? Ride on your own or with those in your bubble to raise money towards the training of guide dogs and assistance dogs.
No COVID-19 cases at Holy Spirit Elementary School
On September 5, 2020, a letter was sent to the families of those children who attend Holy Spirit Elementary School in Stittsville in response to reports that COVID-19 was present at the school.
Stittsville’s Erica Wiebe inspires others to start your ‘impossible’ – Olympic channel
In June of 2019, wrestling gold medalist Erica Wiebe joined nine other Canadian athletes on ‘Team Toyota’ to inspire others as they reach for the top.
OPEN LETTER: residents misled, not misunderstood – Johnwoods Multi-use Pathway
(Editor’s Note: A resident of Bryanston Gate reached out to Stittsville Central to share this OPEN LETTER to Councillor Glen Gower regarding the Johnwoods Multi-use Pathway
Bell Warriors announce 2020 Jim Wagdin Scholarship winners
There is no question that this year has been challenging for the Bell Warriors Football Club.