Author: Lesley McKay
Residents escape barefoot from early morning Stittsville fire
At approximately 5:00am, Ottawa Fire had received multiple calls reporting the fire on Kittiwake, off of Chantilly Gate and Sirocco Crescent. Stations 81 and 46 responded with the first fire vehicle arriving within four minutes of the calls.
Service Ontario improving services and adding pilot programs for efficient customer service
Customers requiring in-person visits can book multiple services in a single appointment on their smartphone or computer or book a single appointment for the whole family.
West Ottawa Ringette U19AA team heading off to 2023 Ontario Winter Games
This high-performance team will be playing their games on the first weekend of the 2023Ontario Winter Games being held in Renfrew County.
Zero-emission buses – another step closer to a route near you
The transition from diesel buses to battery-electric is one of the most impactful actions the City can take to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040.
Deadline for entries to the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticulture Society photo contest quickly approaching
This year, the members are celebrating the ‘Canadian Year of the Garden’ with red being the predominant colour found in many gardens and that they would like to see in the photos being submitted…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
January has passed quickly and for the last week of the month, Councillor Gower provides his updates for the coming week, past week and upcoming events in Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From funding for electric buses to a list of outdoor rinks, Councillor Gower provides his update for the week of January 22nd.
Kate Babineau’s commitment to ringette pays off – named to play for Team Ontario at Canada Winter Games
I am very thankful to WORA, my coaches, and teammates over the years for their continuing support, teaching and friendship
Empire’s Victory third release by Stittsville author John W. Egan in his Gaspunk series – The Roman Sky
(Stittsville author, John W. Egan, has released his third book in his exciting historical series that follows Cillian, a young Roman citizen. This new novel is entitled Empire’s Victory with…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update from Councillor Gower, he encourages residents who are public servants, and returning to work, to use OC Transpo as your mode of transportation. If you are…
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library for January 2023
When books are purchased from the Friends of the Library book sale at ‘Good Reads’ in the Stittville branch, money raised can be used for special things not covered in the library’s regular budget.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The holiday season is over and Councillor Gower has started 2023 with his first update to the community on Stittsville Central.
John Curry receives Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously from the Federation of Citizen’s Associations of Ottawa
In recognition of his book ‘Richmond’s Got Spirit’, his many videos about Goulbourn’s history, in addition to his many years as owner and editor of The Stittsville News, the Federation of Citizens’ Associations of Ottawa (FCA) honoured John Curry with their Lifetime Achievement Award…
On-line portal for Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration now open
Residential property owners can now complete their 2022 occupancy declaration. . As of 2:30pm on January 4th, the City of Ottawa had received 17,000 completed declarations.
Highly trained pharmacists able to prescribe for common ailments with no cost for the visit
Ontario is making it more convenient for people to connect to care closer to home by launching pharmacist prescribing for some of the most common medical ailments.