Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Progress on the egress: Sens say post-game traffic measures are helping
(Press release from the Ottawa Senators.) Canadian Tire Centre (@CdnTireCtr) and the Ottawa Senators (@Senators) announced today that their traffic management efforts, made in partnership with the City of Ottawa…
UPDATE: When is a sidewalk not a sidewalk?
Why can’t snow be cleared from the sidewalk on the Eagleson Road overpass? The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the City of Ottawa are both blaming each other for what’s…
UPDATE: Tree removal begins on Fernbank property
Construction equipment began clearing trees on Thursday from the disputed development property at 6279 Fernbank Road. Neighbouring residents were hoping to delay the tree clearing until they had a chance to…
Hotel and restaurants planned for Tanger Phase 2
The City of Ottawa has received a site plan control application from RioCan for Phase 2 of the Tanger Outlets complex. It includes plans for a six-storey hotel and six free-standing…
PHOTO: Wishful thinking
Seen recently on Stittsville Main Street. Photo by Barry Gray. (He’s probably heading to that new indoor golf studio.) @StittsCentral @bwgrayphoto hope he doesn't use white balls — kellykavanagh…
UPDATE: Tree removal on Fernbank Road
On Saturday, we wrote about residents living near a disputed development property on Fernbank Drive who are concerned about tree removal that was slated to begin this week. Here’s the…
Jan Harder: “Suburban way of life is still the dream”
EDITOR’S NOTE: At today’s Planning Committee meeting, chair Jan Harder addressed the committee members and talked about her vision and goals for planning during this council term. Stittsville is one of…
LETTER: School board has failed Munster community
After years of the Ottawa Carleton School board neglecting and muzzling on-going issues at Munster Public School, parents finally had enough of their concerns not being heard and issues not…
LETTER: Clarification on Mini Muffins closure
Re: Parents lose cash and scramble for childcare after Mini Muffins closure, October 20 I am writing to you with concern for the article you published with regards to the…
EDITORIAL: City and MTO need to get in the same lane
The sidewalk on the Eagleson Queensway overpass in Kanata is closed for the rest of winter because it’s too narrow for sidewalks to plow the snow. That’s right, the same bridge that…
Proposed street name change will honour Stittsville pioneer Robert Grant
From the City of Ottawa: Notice is being provided to the public that a proposal has been submitted to change the name of an existing highway (public street). Current name:…
Public meeting about a public high school planned for February 19
Please join other concerned community members for a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 to discuss steps our community can take to help influence the Ontario government to…
Update to the City’s Wildlife Construction Protocol now available for review
(From the City of Ottawa.) The 2013 Wildlife Strategy identified the need to update and revise the City’s current wildlife construction protocol, previously approved by the former Region of Ottawa-Carleton, prior to…
Munster residents set to fight proposed school closure
School board staff have recommended closing Munster Elementary School due to declining enrolment, but residents are ready to fight to save their community school. The school currently has the lowest…
A-MAZE-ING: Stittsville’s Rotary Club raises funds for a Peace Park… including a labyrinth
(Press release from the Rotary Club.) The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville is seeking donations to help build Ottawa’s first Peace Park with a labyrinth. In recognition of your donation of…