Author: Stittsville Central Staff
City wants your feedback on naming of the “Kemp Woodland”
(Above: Photo by Coreen Tyers.) In recognition of the name’s historical significance, the City of Ottawa has been asked to name a woodland area on Abbott Street East, adjacent to…
Stittsville’s Crushers cheer on the Sens with O-Town Funk
Cathy Hallessey sent along this video of the U-Rock Music School’s tween/teen rock band performing O-Town Funk at practice last night.
New web site launched in support of Stittsville public high school
Parents who want a public high school built for Stittsville have launched a new web site and Twitter account, and are planning to ramp up their lobbying efforts in the coming…
It’s not too late to register for Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) Early birds have been registered for weeks, but now it’s official for everyone: Tim Hortons Cleaning the Capital is underway. Tim Hortons Cleaning…
Earlier Sunday service on route 96 starts this Sunday
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) On Sunday, April 19, new spring schedule changes will go into effect with both service improvements and reductions to reflect the seasonal demand…
Corporate campaign donation rules need reform, say observers
Individuals closely tied to the Richcraft company donated over $11,500 to municipal candidates in 2014, in addition to $4,500 in corporate contributions made by the company itself. While no election…
UPDATE: Stolen toboggan from Cheshire Cat has been located
From the Cheshire Cat Facebook page: We would like to notify everyone that we have heard from the thieves that stole the toboggan. They have also donated $100 in the…
Stittsville’s One Eight Bakery gets called for icing
We saw these treats posted on Twitter earlier this week and had to find out more. They were made by Caitlin McMahon at One Eight Bakery, a new venture based in…
Volunteers needed for Cleanup the Capital in Jackson Trails
Volunteers are needed to help with the Tim Hortons Cleanup the Capital Campaign in the Jackson Trails area. We will be picking up litter on Saturday, April 25 from 9:30am…
Cheer Sport Sharks team on their way to world championships in Orlando
(Press release from Cheer Sport Sharks) Cheer Sport Sharks have done it again! At the 2015 Cheer Evolution National Championship in Niagara Falls, two teams for the Stittsville gym placed first…
VIDEO: Flighting the water tower
Here’s a video shot by Stittsville aerial photogapher Twitch back in the fall. He was just getting started with aerial photography back then – hence the shaky camera in a few…
CITIZEN: Stittsville family wages campaign to find lost dog, happy Holly, a Goldendoodle
Kelly Egan from the Ottawa Citizen writes about Stittsville’s Rennie family, who are looking for their lost Goldendoodle Holly, last seen in December near the Trans Canada Trail. The Rennies…
Ottawa Fire fights grass fire south of Richmond
Ottawa Fire Services are fighting a fire on Eagleson Road at Brophy, south of Richmond. Just one day ago, Fire Prevention Officer Marc Messier tweeted: “This is the start of…
Thieves slide away with stolen toboggan from Cheshire Cat Pub
UPDATE APRIL 15: It’s been located… Posted today on the Cheshire Cat Pub Facebook page: On March 28 – Earth Day around 9:24pm – The “Steamwhistle” toboggan was stolen from…
U-Rock Music gives back with new MUSIC ROX fund
(via U Rock Music School) Looking for young rock stars in our community! Our music school is offering free lessons this summer to two deserving children aged 7-18 years who…