Author: Lesley McKay
The Derecho that stormed into Stittsville bringing a community together
Where were you on May 21st as alerts rang loudly on cellphones and radio? A storm was on its way – a storm that was immeasurable in the havoc it would cause to our hometown of Stittsville.
John Wang unveils his remarkable birdhouses at the Stittsville library
A visit to the Stittsville Public Library should be marked on your calendar before the end of June. There is an incredible exhibit of handcrafted birdhouses, created over a period of 19 years by handyman/ carpenter John Wang…
Monkeypox – first confirmed case in Ottawa
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is reporting the first lab-confirmed case of monkeypox in an Ottawa resident. . The risk to the general public at this time is very low.
Provincial mask requirement on public transit ends June 11
The Province of Ontario has announced the provincial mask requirement on public transit will end on Saturday, June 11, masks will no longer be mandatory on OC Transpo…
Crave Tacos and local businesses raise funds and food for Stittsville Food Bank (Photos)
eff Robinson, owner of Crave Tacos, knew that the need was great for the Stittsville Food Bank, especially after the recent Derecho that swept through Stittsville.
The Clarke’s homestead and the local cheese factory connection
Stittsville Central is pleased to again showcase the watercolour sketches and haiku of local artist Perpetua Quigley. Perpetua is currently continuing her love of history through the capture of our local historical sites…
What’s new for the summer at the Stittsville Library?
Caileigh, a St. John’s Ambulance therapy dog, loves to listen to stories read by children or adults, so register in-person at the Stittsville Library for either of these afternoon sessions on June 11 or 18.
Splits and Giggles stand up comedy show coming to Amberwood Lounge & Eatery (ALE)
On June 9th, CDO is bringing Splits & Giggles an evening of comedy about family dynamics, single parenting and starting over to Stittsville.
Are upzoning infills changing the face of our older Stittsville neighbourhoods?
The City of Ottawa is currently reforming their longstanding residential zoning policies under the Urban Design Guidelines for Low-rise Infill Housing that were previously approved in 2012.
Photos – A perfect day in the park for the Doug Sutherland Arts in the Park legacy event
The weather was perfect on June 5, 2022, the attendance was large and many returning vendors and new ones enjoyed the return of the Stittsville Village Association’s Doug Sutherland Arts in the Park…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The past two weeks have been memorable for many here in Stittsville after the Derecho blew through. Being kept up-to-date by Councillor Gower…
Doug Sutherland Arts in the Park returns to Village Square Park for 2022
The annual Arts in the Park, presented by the Stittsville Village Association (SVA), is once again returning to Village Square Park on Sunday, June 5, 2022…
Damian Piper gives a voice to Ottawa’s beavers
While on assignment for The Fulcrum, the University of Ottawa’s English language newspaper, Damian was intrigued by a story about the City of Ottawa’s practice of killing beavers.
Ottawa Fire Services will be knocking on doors June 6 to 13
Ontario’s Fire Code requires that homes have a working smoke alarm on each floor and outside each sleeping area. Carbon monoxide alarms are also required outside sleeping areas…
Doors Open Ottawa celebrates 20th Anniversary – features many local venues
During the first full weekend in June, Doors Open Ottawa will be celebrating its 20th anniversary, and residents and visitors are cordially invited to join in as the doors are re-opened to some of the city’s most beautiful buildings.