Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Gaia Java hosts Open Floor Readings starting September 16
This Tuesday, September 16 is the debut of the “Open Floor Readings” series at Gaia Java (1300 Stittsville Main Street). Writers of all types – prose, poetry, or lyrics – will each have…
What should we ask the candidates?
Do you have any questions for the candidates running in the municipal election? We’re putting together a questionnaire for Shad Qadri and Dave Lee. Add your comments below, or send…
Top ten stories on StittsvilleCentral.ca, September 6-12
These were the most-read stories on StittsvilleCentral.ca this week: The race is on: New candidate in Stittsville Ward election Grand opening of Pho TJ on Stittsville Main Street Kathleen Edwards is opening…
City Council Notes (Sept 10)
There were several items discussed at City Council on September 10 relating to properties near Stittsville
Kanata Theatre presents “The Dining Room” September 16-27
Kanata Theatre presents “The Dining Room”, a play by A.R. Gurney and directed by Barbara Kobolak. It runs September 16 – 20 & 23 – 27, 2014 at the Ron Maslin…
New construction, fewer government moves, hurt Stittsville housing market
The average resale price of residential homes and condos in Stittsville was down by about 3% overall in August on a year-over-year basis compared to 2013. (Note: Stittsville North = north of…
Responsible Dog Owners of Canada are doing a clean-up on Sept 14 along Abbott Road
The Responsible Dog Owners of Canada are holding a clean-up event along Abbot Road near Granite Ridge on Sunday, September 14 from 9am-11am. The area has become an informal off-leash…
Environmental compliance application filed for Carp Road landfill
Waste Management has submitted an Environmental Compliance Approval application to the Ministry of Environment for the Carp Road landfill. It’s the latest step in the process to get approval to…
Hydro outage planned for Wildpine Court on September 12-13
From Hydro Ottawa: On September 12, 2014, Hydro Ottawa will be upgrading transformers in your neighbourhood to improve the reliability of the electrical system. In order to undertake this work safely,…
Queensway work expected to be completed this fall
Here’s an update on Queensway construction in the Kanata/Stittsville area, provided by Andrew MacHardy from McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers. Work is expected to finish on schedule later this fall.
Stittsville Villagefest celebrates 20th anniversary on September 13
Stittsville Villagefest will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Saturday, September 13 in Abbott Street Park from noon to 4 pm. There will be hayrides, petting zoo, musical entertainment, community organization displays, BBQ…
City accepting applications for 2015 civic events funding
The City of Ottawa is inviting local not-for-profit organizations such as volunteer-based community or recreation associations, to apply for funding to provide one to two-day civic events that include free…
Did anyone find a wedding ring in the Westwind area?
UPDATE: The ring has been found. Karina Ragalie wrote earlier today on Facebook: “Ladies, thank you very much for your help and support. The wedding ring was found and returned. I…
Grassroots Grannies return from 260km fundraising bike tour
The Grassroots Grannies held their 5th Annual Ride to Turn the Tide from September 3 to September 5.
When that blasted blasting near Johnwoods/Maple Grove will stop
Residents near Johnwoods/Maple Grove will be happy to hear that the blasting work is scheduled to end within a couple of weeks. The latest estimate from Mattamy Homes is that…