Author: Rebecca Smart
New weekly series challenges the stereotypes of meditation
New age. Hippy. Granola. Sitting cross-legged. Those are some of the stereotypes often associated with meditation. Nadine Karneef wants to challenge those stereotypes and encourage well-being in her new weekly…
A. Lorne Cassidy performs this year’s musical in memory of Kate Cooney
(With photos from Teshia Llewellyn.) Whimsy and charm emanate from Roald Dahl’s famous book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. This year, the magic of Willy Wonka will be brought to…
Investing should be simple, says resident Idiot
(Photo by Barry Gray.) While most people wouldn’t take pride in calling themselves an idiot, Stittsville’s Derek Foster does. But for an idiot, he’s pretty smart. He is a best…
Sandra Plagakis on the highs and lows of morning radio
(Photo by Barry Gray.) “I consider myself to be the O.G. of Stittsville. We were here when Country Time donuts were still here and Hazeldean had two lanes.” Sitting relaxed…
Simbad Bakery brings Middle Eastern baking to the west end
Photos by Barry Gray. When Stittsville resident Shams Feizi opened the Simbad Bakery just over five months ago, he was anxious to introduce the Middle Eastern baking to Stittsville and…
MR. & MRS. SOAP: Fringewood duo crafts artful and healthy soaps
(PHOTO: Jacqueline and Warren Hik aka “Mr. & Mrs. Soap” of French Country Soaps. Photo by Barry Gray.) Walking into the Fringewood home of Jacqueline and Warren Hik, a rich,…
Tyrone Henry named to the Canadian sledge team for the Paralympics
(PHOTO: Tyrone Henry of the Canadian National Sledge Hockey Team. File photo by Barry Gray.) (EDITOR’S NOTE: Stittsville’s Tyrone Henry has been named to Canada’s Sledge Team that will compete in…
Dancer celebrates Indian arts with Ahorha Fest
Stittsville’s own Anjali Patil is at it again. The talented Indian Kathak dancer (pictured at top) has organized the 12th annual Ahorha Fest, a celebration of the arts of India…
Tyrone Henry brings home the gold from World Para Hockey championship
(PHOTO: Tyrone Henry is a member of the Canadian National Sledge Hockey Team that won gold in South Korea. Photo by Barry Gray.) In 2010, a 13-year-old Tyrone Henry watched…
JUNO concert will fuse classical Indian music and dance with rock
The Beatles. The Rolling Stones. Cold Play. Beyoncé. Each of these artists has been inspired by the music of India and incorporated it into wildly popular rock songs. “The Beatles…
Creative hub set to take over Bell House on Stittsville Main
(PHOTO: Story Art owner Mel Richer stands in the front from of the old Bell House at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Elm Crescent. The main floor will…
New chapter begins at New Queen restaurant
EDITOR’S NOTE: We kept reading rave reviews of what the new owners are cooking up at New Queen restaurant at the corner of Stittsville Main and Hobin. Writer Rebecca Smart and…
A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School celebrates 25 years
It’s hard to believe that it has been a quarter century since A. Lorne Cassidy (ALC) Elementary School, named for a former school board superintendent, has been open. Over the years,…
How one group of residents is helping Syrian families come to Canada
“If not me, who? I need to do something,” said Olivia Nixon when she became aware of the plight of the Syrian refugees. She wasn’t the only one compelled to…
Student combines a passion for animals and art
“If I’m going to draw, it has to be something I’m passionate about.” Lions and tigers and bears. Stittsville artist Rebecca Woodrow loves them all. Drawing is her passion and,…