Author: Lesley McKay
Trailer Park Boys meets Schitt’s Creek meets Paw Patrol – Stittsville on Patrol hits the airwaves January 14
Stittsville has been waiting for Stittsville on Patrol since last September when Stittsville Central brought you the story of a tongue-in-cheek docu-drama that follows an over-zealous neighbourhood watch leader…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society annual photo contest deadline quickly approaching
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society (SGHS) is holding its annual photo competition. The deadline to submit entries is quickly approaching – …
Offer of safe parking for equipment leads to donation for Stittsville Food Bank
Direct Bore, an Ottawa company, has been installing new fibre optic cabling in the Fringewood neighbourhood. They recently found themselves needing a place to store their equipment safely overnight…
Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club housing proposal to be heard at Planning Committee January 14
In June 2020, the Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club held a vote with members at its Annual General Meeting to sell five lots adjacent to the golf course. The sale proceeds would be reinvested…
Ottawa Public Library brings back online programs for kids
January 12 will see live online children’s programming returning to the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) with something for every kid! Library staff say, “There is no shortage of great activities for kids this winter!”
Intenseffex supports local charities while offering fair and affordable PPE for the community
During this pandemic, Intenseffex has strived to find the most affordable and fair PPE pricing for the community. It has been challenging with the unstable supply chains as well as price-gouging by some.
City brings fitness, creative arts, and special interests right into your home
The City’s new Virtual Arts and Recreation Centre opens opportunities to get fit, learn a new language, recipe or instrument, or discover your talents with a brush and palette –…
Danny Kingsbury kicks off Hang a Moon, Feed a Family fundraiser
January and February can be difficult months for Canada’s food banks as the spirit of giving over the holiday season has quieted somewhat. Many of you know, Stittsville resident Danny Kingsbury has been sharing his incredible photos…
Two early morning fires in Stittsville and Kanata South moments apart
(An early morning fire at the La Cucina Ristorante on Hazeldean Road – December 6, 2021. Photo: Ottawa Fire Service) Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call at 2:01 a.m.…
22 years ago the Ice Storm of ’98 gripped Stittsville from January 5 – 18
It was considered by many to be the “Storm of the Century” as it started off innocently at the beginning of January 1998 as a light freezing drizzle. The accumulation of freezing rain over several days created havoc and turmoil…
Stittsville’s Heather Larmer recognized by Canadian Defence Review for her accomplishments
For years when you heard the terms Aerospace and Defence they were usually associated to a male dominated field as a career choice. For one Stittsville resident…
Final episodes of Jeopardy! air with Alex Trebek
For 37 years, Alex Trebek brought you the quiz clues to questions on a wide range of topics. Alex was the host of Jeopardy!, followed worldwide and created by Merv Griffin, from 1984 until his death on November 8, 2020.
Cousin Eddie’s left town – Turcotte’s Griswold Christmas Vacation brings 2020 to an incredible end
Stittsville is a long way from Colorado, where many scenes for Christmas Vacation were shot in 1989, but for the month of December 2020, Stittsville residents and those from afar…
PHOTOS: Memorable stories from 2020 that got everyone through the year that was
There is no question that 2020 was a year of challenge for many, but through it all Stittsville Central brought you 458 uplifting stories from our Stittsville community
OC Transpo fares and Ottawa Police Service fees to rise January 1st
All OC Transpo fares, except the EquiPass, Community Pass, and Access Pass, will increase by an average of 2.5 per cent. Effective January 1, 2021, Ottawa Police Services will be charging…