Author: Stittsville Central Staff
HIGH FIVE: The Keg raises more than $9,000 for Sens Foundation
(Press release & photo via Sens Foundation / The Keg) The Keg’s new location at the corner of Huntmar Dr. and Hazeldean Rd. opened late last month, and they’re already…
CBC: Cost of Kanata road widening grows secretly, councillor says
From Laura Osman at CBC Ottawa: City councillors are being asked to increase the budget for a controversial road-widening project in Kanata South by $4 million, according to one city councillor for the area…
Where the wild things are…
(Photo via of Kathleen Edwards.) StittsvilleCentral.ca reader Kathleen Edwards Tweeted us this photo from a recent walk along the Trans Canada Trail, west of West Ridge Drive: @StittsCentral anyone in…
VIDEO: Aerial footage of the Carp River
(PHOTO: Dr. Steven Cooke and students beside the habitat pond at the Carp River Restoration area. Photo by Janet Mason.) Here’s an interesting perspective of the Carp River, south north…
Knights of Columbus Christmas tree sales support local charities
(PHOTO: Knights of Columbus volunteer David Hatch, with one of the 8-foot balsam firs for sale.) UPDATE, December 19: “It is with great pleasure that we announce that the Knights…
GLOBE & MAIL: Kanata newspaper founded by 14-year-old is casualty of Postmedia-Torstar deal
2/2 Personally, much of what I've achieved in my life traces its roots back to the things I learned after I started the Kanata Kourier. Thank you to everyone who…
CFRA: Clothing donation bin stolen from Legion on Wednesday night
We are sad to report that 3 clothing bins in Kanata and 1 in Riverside South were stolen last night. Please help us watch for suspicious trucks and report any…
LETTERS: Lamenting the loss of the Stittsville News
We’ve been deluged with comments and letters from our readers about the demise of the Stittsville News. Here is a sample of what you’ve been saying. The last edition will…
Kanata councillor wants to set up alternative to soon-to-be closed paper
Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson is looking to set up a community news site to replace the Kanata Kourier-Standard, which is to be closed in January, writes Paul Adams, an…
HIGH FIVE: Over 14,000 items collected for the food bank
A big community high five goes out to everyone who was involved in this year’s Fill the Bus event for the food bank Here’s a note from Stittsville Food Bank…
HIGH FIVE: Neighbourhood kids raise over $900 for Peever family
Congrats to Priscilla, Ellie, Ashlynn, Rosalyn, and Leah who spent the day outside today in Fringewood. They were selling hot chocolate and cookies to raise money for their neighbours, the…
Site plan submitted for Microtel Kanata hotel across from Tanger
The City of Ottawa has posted a site plan proposal for a 108-room Microtel hotel at 340 Huntmar Drive. That’s across from Tanger Outlets next to the Queensway, just south…
OC Transpo winter service includes Transitway extension to Moodie
(via OC Transpo) New OC Transpo winter schedules take effect on most routes on Christmas Eve. Use the Travel Planner to find the best options for your travels this winter. New routes and…
DEC 1 & 2: West Ottawa Ladies Chorus Christmas concert
(press release) Winter, the season of shorter days, grey skies and bone chilling temperatures is embraced by Canadians as their right of passage. Not only do we celebrate the season…
DEC 2: Fill the Bus for the food bank at Brown’s
(press release) The City of Ottawa, with Loblaw Companies Limited, will be collecting food and cash donations for the annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Christmas Food Drive to benefit the Ottawa Food…