Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Kanata councillor hosts meeting about recent gun incidents, October 2
Via Marianne Wilksinson, city councillor for Kanata North: I have organized a public information meeting for Monday, October 2nd, at 7:00pm, at the Mlacak Centre (2500 Campeau Drive). Join me…
Updated list of road closures for 9RunRun on October 14
(via 9RunRun organizers) We invite everyone to become part of our community’s 9RUNRUN. Cheer on runners as they run/walk by your home or place of business, sign up to volunteer…
Ottawa Fire extricate man from vehicle rollover on Huntley Road near Fallowfield
Ottawa Fire have extricated one patient from a single car rollover on Huntley Road. Patient is in care of Ottawa Paramedic Service. pic.twitter.com/eTj5Tl5pUK — Scott Stilborn (@OFSFirePhoto) September 25, 2017…
VIDEO: Wrestler Erica Wiebe trains at the WWE Performance Center
Olympic gold medalist and Stittsville native Erica Wiebe was featured in a video produced by the WWE: “The top women’s freestyle wrestler in the world talks about her experience watching the Mae…
Overnight fire at auto shop may have been arson, police investigate
https://twitter.com/OPSArson/status/911253961310646274 Firefighters responded to a multi-vehicle fire at Stittsville Automotive on Neil Avenue (near Carp Road) overnight. Police are investigating the fire for possible arson. Via CBC Ottawa: “At about…
PHOTO: Sunrise at the roundabout
Tuesday morning around 7:30am, looking east from the roundabout at Fernbank & Shea Road. Photo by Peter J Tremblay / Ottawa Drone Services. (We love seeing photos from in and…
LINKED: New witches’ haunt added to Saunders Farm this year
John Curry reports in the Stittsville News: Witches are being added to the haunting brew at Saunders Farm this fall. “The Coven,” a Salem witch-themed indoor and outdoor haunt, is…
Library to name a room in honour of Grace Thompson
(press release) The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be honouring Grace Thompson with a commemorative naming of the meeting room in the Stittsville branch in recognition of her historical significance…
A. Lorne Cassidy community plans musical fundraiser to support teacher
(PHOTO: A scene from A. Lorne Cassidy’s recent production of the musical Annie.)> This time, the production will be for Mrs. Cooney. Students, staff, and families from A. Lorne Cassidy…
10-year-old Rowan Hendrick rocks Richmond, wins vocal competition
(PHOTO: Rowan Hendrick. Photo by Tom Linden.) A 5th grader from Guardian Angels Catholic School in Stittsville blew away all the teenage competition today and won 1st prize for his incredible…
Sens announce additional details for Fan Fest on Sept 17
(press release) The Ottawa Senators (@Senators) announced additional details for the team’s annual Fan Fest, presented by Canadian Tire, in support of the Ottawa Senators Foundation and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, which…
Fundraising event for Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice (Oct 12)
Six west-end Ottawa United churches are coordinating efforts to raise money for Hospice Care Ottawa, specifically to support the construction of the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice – Kanata. The participating churches are…
LINKED: British military officer wounded in Kanata drive-by
UPDATE, September 15: CBC reports that more than a dozen rounds were fired out of a white Jeep Cherokee in a drive-by shooting early Thursday morning, and Ottawa police are…
Princess Auto opens September 19 in Kanata
(press release) Princess Auto will open its 45th Canadian location in Kanata North on September 19. “It’s a no-brainer to open a store in Kanata, really” comments Ken Larson, Princess…
PHOTO: Foggy pond
A misty morning at the Granite Ridge stormwater pond. Photo by Stephany Castilla on Wednesday, September 6. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community. Please send your pics…