Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Firefighters quickly extinguish fire originating in kitchen of Arcadia home
(via Ottawa Fire Services) Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) received a 911 call at 2:18 p.m. reporting a fire in a kitchen at 200 Clonrush Way in the Huntmar Drive and…
Celebrating Goulbourn’s Canada 150 farms and families
(ABOVE: The Hobbs family farm at Lot 12, Concession 6, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County — now known as Mansfield Road just outside of Stittsville. This aerial photo was taken in the…
Volunteers needed for this year’s Stittsville Parade of Lights
(ABOVE: Faces all aglow at last year’s Parade of Lights. Photo by Barry Gray.) Yes, Santa Claus is definitely coming to town and the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) is hoping…
CBC: Residents throw ‘Rosehill Expressway’ party to protest spike in traffic
From CBC Ottawa: Some Stittsville residents are protesting the impending closure of what’s become a main thoroughfare in the west Ottawa community — by throwing a party. The “Rosehill Expressway”…
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2017 in Stittsville
(ABOVE: Wreaths at the cenotaph. Photo by Glen Gower.)
NOTEBOOK: Breaking down the City budget from a Stittsville perspective
Continued protection of our critical infrastructure and assets! Keeping our communities safe and vibrant! Making the environment a top priority! A progressive future for our city and its residents! That’s…
PHOTO: Autumn on the Old Quarry Trail
Thanks to Emma Moore for sharing this photo. The Old Quarry Trail is located across from the Hazeldean Mall, east of Eagleson. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community.…
Remembrance Day display pays tribute to veterans with PTSD
(PHOTO: A bagpiper plays in front of a backlt Remembrance Day display in front of Dennis Burton’s home on Flewellyn Road.) Dennis Burton is a Navy veteran who served Canada for…
LINKED: NeXT launches line of premium preserves and sauces
Via Carol Anne Meehan’s blog a video interview with Chef Michael Blackie from NeXT restaurant is introducing a new line of premium preserves and sauces, available for sale soon at the…
Jim Bryson announces December show at Quitters
(PHOTO: Jim Bryson at his studio in Stittsville, February 2016. Photo by Barry Gray.) Jim Bryson will bring his “Where the Bungalows Roam” 10th Anniversary mini-tour to Quitters Coffee on…
PHOTO: Autumn on the Trans Canada Trail
Thanks to Steve Benson for this photo of fall colours along the Trans Canada Trail. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community. Please send your pics to us at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca)…
Stittsville Softball bantam girls tryouts November 4 & 5
The Sittsville Minor Softball Association is looking for U16 Bantam aged girls (born 2002-2003) interested in playing competitive rep softball this summer. Tryouts will be held this weekend, November 4…
Tartan Homes launches community lifestyle project in support of We the Parents
(via Tartan Homes) Four model homes at Tartan Homes’ Poole Creek development in Stittsville will be transformed into art galleries, bakeries, interior décor studios and chefs’ kitchens in a series…
LETTER: Volunteers needed for back pain thesis research
My name is Blair Dunbar and I am co-owner of Syner-G Massage Therapy and Wellness Center. I am a licensed Registered Massage Therapist. I am working on the final stages…
UPDATE: Mayor wants a say on future of Canadian Tire Centre
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says he wants to work with the Ottawa Senators to ensure that Stittsville and Kanata aren’t forgotten if the hockey team ends up moving to Lebreton…