Author: Stittsville Central Staff
West Ottawa Soccer Club announces search for General Manager
The West Ottawa Soccer Club (WOSC) announced today that Bjorn Osieck will be exploring new career opportunities in the New Year. He will continue to serve the Club until January 31, 2015.
City’s 18-month collection calendars are in the mail
Press release from the City of Ottawa. The City of Ottawa has started delivery of its new 18-month waste collection calendar. Most residents should receive the new calendar in the…
Pretty Pots takes part in Homes for the Holidays tour
High winds knock down trees, signs in Stittsville and surrounding areas
Strong winds, forecasted at 80-90km/h, knocked down trees, power lines and signage all over Ottawa tonight, knocking at power in some areas surrounding Stittsville. If you have any photos…
Community should be compensated if pipeline goes through, says Qadri
(ABOVE: Energy East pipeline route, looking south from Jinkinson Road. Via Google Maps.) City councillor Shad Qadri says that Stittsville should receive some form of compensation if TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline project…
Cars keyed along Maple Grove on Saturday night
Four cars parked in front of the Mattamy model homes on Maple Grove drive were keyed sometime overnight on Saturday.
“Unite for the McKnight’s” benefit concert on November 27
A benefit concert is being held at the Stittsville Lions Club Hall on Thursday, November 27 to raise money for the McKnight family. The concert features Louis Schryer, The Backsliders, Hacks…
Low enrolment puts Munster Elementary School at risk of closure
EDITOR’S NOTE: Low enrolment at Munster Elementary is putting the facility at risk of closure. The school board is holding a public meeting in December to discuss options to keep the school…
New Plan of Subdivision for 950 Terry Fox Drive
A new Plan of Subdivision has been submitted by SPB Developments to the City of Ottawa for “245 dwelling units (singles, towns, low-rise apts) on 5 local roads with a…
Fire in Richmond causes $450,000 in damage
2nd alarm fire at 74 Colonel Murray St. No injuries reported. Single family home destroyed. Possibly 2 people displaced #ottnews — Marc Messier (@MessierOnFire) November 19, 2014
Fishing and hunting store Cabela’s coming to Kanata
(Press release from Cabela’s) A 70,000-square-foot Cabela’s store will be located near the intersection of Palladium Drive and Highway 417. It will anchor the newly planned Kanata West Centre, which…
PHOTOS: Welcome back winter
Photographer Barry Gray took a drive around Stittsville this week and snapped some beautiful photos. If you have any great pics of our community, please send them to feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca
Winter overnight parking restrictions in effect from November 15 until April 1
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) The City of Ottawa is reminding residents that winter overnight parking restrictions are in effect beginning Saturday, November 15. These restrictions ensure that…
Yukon adventurer and musician Kate Weekes returns to Stittsville for CD release
With her new CD “Frost on Black Fur” in hand, singer-songwriter, dog musher, Peel Watershed paddler and activist, hiker, wilderness guide and seasoned touring musician, Kate Weekes has returned to…
LETTER: Time for some research into the Bradley/Craig farmstead
Re: Boyd House: The old stone home at 173 Huntmar (Part 1) Thank you for your artistic treatment (photography) of this wonderful old home and property. I would love to…