Author: Stittsville Central Staff
PHOTO: Heron on the Rocks
Brian Eastop snapped this photo on October 18 at the Beaver Pond in Kanata. “A picture of patience,” he says. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community. Please…
PHOTO: Another gorgeous autumn sunrise
Michelle Boudreau shares another photo of a beautiful fall sunrise over Jackson Trails. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community. Please send your pics to us at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca)
KOURIER-STANDARD: Hydro One proposal positive step forward
From Jessica Cunha in the Kanata Kourier-Standard: Ahead of a public meeting with Hydro One to discuss the utility’s plans to maintain its hydro corridors, Neil Thomson said he’s pleased…
Fifth year for Stittsville Pumpkin Parade
(PHOTO: Some very creative carvings at the 2016 Pumpkin Parade at Village Square Park. Photo by Barry Gray.) “I wanted to show that to my kids — that people who…
COFFEE BREAK: Quitters temporarily closed from November 2-10
(PHOTO: Saturday night trivia at Quitters, October 2017. Photo by Glen Gower.) Kathleen Edwards from Quitters asked us to help spread the word about a temporary closure coming up from…
New Stittsville Business Association meets for breakfast on November 14
Out of the ashes of the Stittsville Business Improvement Area comes a new Stittsville Business Association. You may recall earlier this year when a group of local businesses proposed establishing…
CBC: Taxpayers on the hook for an extra $10M to help developers build homes in Kanata
Laura Osman from CBC Ottawa has a story today about increasing costs for the Kanata West pumping station and Carp River Restoration Project. An excerpt: Taxpayers are on the hook for…
Helicopter fly-by over Canadian Tire Centre on Monday night
(Via the City of Ottawa) West end commuters and residents around the Canadian Tire Centre can expect to see a Canadian Armed Forces CH-146 Griffon flying over the area between…
LETTER: Stittsville needs some fenced-in dog parks
Re: NOTEBOOK: City moves a step closer to protecting part of Shea Woods After moving to Stittsville from Nepean I was looking forward to the many trails and green space available…
CITIZEN: Former Stittsville volunteer Mary Durling honoured with park name
From the Ottawa Citizen: On Friday, Stittsville’s Cypress Gardens Park, on Brae Crescent and just two blocks from the house where Mary lived for 48 years until her death in…
OCT 25: Information session about Huffing And Puffing Ottawa Seniors Fitness
Huffing And Puffing Ottawa Seniors Fitness Association (HAPO SFA), in conjunction with Ale Amberwood Lounge & Eatery, are Hosting a Coffee & Tea Information Session, to be held @ the…
PHOTO: Sunrise over Jackson Trails
Michelle Boudreau shares this photo of a beautiful sunrise over Jackson Trails on Tuesday morning. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community. Please send your pics to us…
NeXT makes TripAdvisor’s list of Canada’s top 10 restaurants
Stittsville’s NeXT restaurant has cracked TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice list of the top ten restaurants in Canada. Here’s an edited interview with owner and chef Michael Blackie on what the recognition…
LETTER: Stittsville Lions launch this year’s fundraising campaign
At this time of year, the Stittsville District Lions Club conducts its Annual Fundraising Campaign, raising funds to help the less fortunate. The club supports various groups such as the…
NOTEBOOK: City moves a step closer to protecting part of Shea Woods
(PHOTO: Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Shad Qadri joined local residents on Tuesday to announce plans to protect the Shea Woods. Photos by Frank Cianciullo.) The City of Ottawa hosted…