Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Charges laid in Hazeldean Road car-jacking
At 11:50pm on Wednesday night, Ottawa Frontline police officers responded to a carjacking in the 5000 block (Shoppes at Fairwinds area) on Hazeldean Road. A male suspect took the victim’s keys…
Unsafe bike lanes on Terry Fox Drive
(Devyn Barrie at OttawaStart.com has posted a commentary on his blog about cycling infrastructure in Ottawa. With permission, here’s a snippet that may be relevant to Stittsville residents who bike…also added are…
Registered bike owners now alerted to stolen wheels using ‘529 Garage’ app
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) and Citizens for Safe Cycling (Bike Ottawa) in an effort to reduce…
City is asking volunteers to combine their efforts in West Carleton-March
For all of you fantastic volunteers from Stittsville who have helped or are planning to assist tomorrow with the flood efforts in Constance Bay. Concentration is now being giving to…
Electric Vehicle Day offers opportunity to go for a test drive
(A Hydro Ottawa charge point for electric vehicles. Photo: Hydro Ottawa) April 14th is Electric Vehicle Day. A free event for anyone interested in learning more about electric cars and bicycles…
Ottawa Public Library presents – Reel Youth Film Festival
(Meridian Theatres – formerly Centrepointe – Photo: City of Ottawa) Attention film lovers and aspiring young filmmakers, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be hosting a free film screening for film…
Ottawa Public Health issues alert – case of measles in Stittsville/Kanata area
One confirmed case of measles in an individual who may not have received all of their required measles vaccines is currently being investigated by Ottawa Public Health (OPH). OPH is…
Keep your car locked and valuables removed to avoid thefts
With Spring upon us and cars left unlocked or windows down, the Ottawa Police Service want to remind the public that the risk of theft from vehicles becomes problematic. Remove…
Drug overdose alert from Ottawa Public Health and Ottawa Police Services
In light of recent events this week in Ottawa, the Ottawa Overdose Prevention and Response Task Force (Task Force) is issuing an alert to warn residents about an increase in…
Stittsville Minor Softball Association registration is open
The snow is finally starting to melt – and that means it’s time to start thinking about summer activities for the family – like softball! The Stittsville Minor Softball Association…
Stittsville skater glides into the Magic Kingdom
(Originally published by Andre Gagne – Earth to Andre) Hey Ottawa, here’s a stat I bet you didn’t know. Right here, in the Nation’s Capital, (are you ready for this?),…
Stittsville student hopes sixth year organizing cancer fundraiser will be her biggest yet
(Contributed by Devyn Barrie and Lesley McKay) Caitlin Bauer had been integral to Sacred Heart’s Relay for Life cancer fundraiser for so long, it’s no surprise she’s running it now…
Goldie Gharmari, MPP Carleton, comments on provincial government initiatives
PRESS RELEASE: Education that Works for You Province Unveils Government’s Vision for ‘Education that Works for You’ with ‘Back-to-Basics’ Math Curriculum, Renewed Focus on Skilled Trades and Cellphone Ban in…
The Grounds Café celebrating 3 years in Stittsville
The Grounds Café staff and owners, Robert and Donna Kinsman, invite the community to help them celebrate being in business for three years. As a thank you, all their valued customers…
Sacred Heart High School continues wrestling legacy
Not since the days of Erica Wiebe has the Stittsville community had such a huge wrestling success story to share! It starts with Erica’s alma mater, Sacred Heart High School…