Author: Lesley McKay
Let’s all have fun at the Richmond Fair!
Fall is in the air and you know what that means – the Richmond Fair is happening from September 16-19. Celebrating Richmond Fair’s 176th year…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Looking for a doctor or walk-in clinic in our area? Councillor Gower provides a community list in this week’s updates to Stittsville Central. He reminds people of what you need to vote on Election Day – September 20th…
Federal candidates meeting in Stittsville was well attended
On Tuesday, September 7, the Stittsville Business Association (SBA) and Stittsville Village Association (SVA) co-hosted a meeting for the Carleton riding federal political candidates.
SBA promotes local businesses with lamppost banners along Stittsville Main
“More important than ever is to shop local after COVID-19. We really have to support the small businesses on our main streets like you have here in Stittsville.” – Mayor Jim Watson.
National Firefighters Memorial Day observed in Ottawa with events on September 10 and 12
One Hundred and Twenty-Four names of the fallen will be sketched on the Memorial Wall this year, among those 1700 names already included of fallen firefighters from across Canada and the territories…
Stittsville on Patrol takes its season 2 audience to a whole new level
The first season of Stittsville on Patrol debuted to the highest ratings in FibeTV’s history – across Canada – and barely scratched the surface of suburban delinquency.
The Stittsville wetlands beaver family may not survive if moved
If the work starts during this timeframe and the beavers have had their kits and are moved – the family won’t survive the winter! Beavers are extremely territorial.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
(The former historic Butler House, also known as Green’s Hotel, was built in 1894, and is located on Stittsville Main Street. Photo: Sleepwell) The Labour Day long weekend has quickly…
UPDATED: Ottawa’s host municipality agreement with Waste Management up for discussion at FEDCO
Should this be approved, WM would be permitted to accept a larger list and wider range of waste materials at the landfill…
Labour Day city schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Labour Day, Monday, September 6.
OC Transpo fall changes affect Stittsville routes starting September 5th
OC Transpo is implementing service improvements, Stage 2 construction detours and seasonal adjustments, starting Sunday, September 5.
Ontario reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s licences, licence plate stickers and health cards
Those needing to renew their provincial documents are encouraged to use ServiceOntario’s convenient and easy-to-use online option.
Ottawa Public Health release guidelines to support workplace vaccination policies
Ottawa Public Health (OPS) strongly recommends all Ottawa employers implement workplace vaccination policies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
SVA and SBA co-hosting all-candidates debate September 7
The Stittsville Village Association and the Stittsville Business Association have joined ranks to co-host the first ever all-candidates debate to be held in an outdoor environment.
Take a folklore stroll with Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours
Continuously selling out, Ottawa area residents have been entertained with the haunting history of Stittsville through the historical tales and legends of our community ghosts.