Author: Stittsville Central Staff
2016 REWIND: The top local news stories of the year
To wrap up our 2016 Rewind series, here’s a round-up of the top news stories in our community. Never a dull moment in Ottawa’s most exciting suburb!
2016 REWIND: Our favourite reader letters from 2016
We love hearing from the community about issues and stories that are important to them. Here are five “Letters to the Editor” that stood out in 2016. You can click…
LINKED: Special apparatus helps teen with rare genetic disorder realize hockey dream
Great story from the Ottawa Citizen about Stittsville’s Tysen Lefebvre: Despite Tysen Lefebvre’s physical challenges, the 15-year-old has never backed down from achieving his goals. These days, he’s seeing an…
2016 REWIND: Our favourite photos
Thank you to all of the photographers who’ve shared their amazing photos of our community, in particular to Barry Gray who snapped the majority of pics on this page. You can…
PHOTO: Turkey time on Greer Street
With Christmas dinner finished, it was safe to come out of hiding. Thanks to Anna Lusk for sending over this pic of turkeys on Boxing Day on Greer Street. “When…
Woman hit by snowplow in McDonald’s parking lot
(via Ottawa Paramedics) Paramedics responded to a call for pedestrian struck by a snowplough that occurred in the parking lot of a commercial shopping area on Stittsville Main. The Ottawa…
Everything you need to know about OC Transpo changes in the new year
(PHOTO: “New Flyer”. Photo by Justin S. Campbell, via Flickr. Used under a Creative Commons License.) OC Transpo fares will go up in 2017, along with some route changes and a…
PHOTOS: Cardinal behind Riverbank Court
These photos come from Kim De Angelis, who spotted this cardinal out her back window on Riverbank Court. She says the cardinals seem to be making a comeback this winter.…
PHOTO: Winter on the trail
Thanks to Christopher Skinner for sharing this photo, taken earlier in the week. “I used to loathe winter. After taking up some outdoor winter hobbies 3-4 years ago, it’s impossible…
Parking for snowmobilers proposed for West Ridge
City Councillor Shad Qadri is looking for feedback on a plan to add parking on West Ridge near the Trans Canada Trail to serve snowmobilers: “This week, I have been…
Gerry Gray receives Snow Angel award
(via Shad Qadri) On Wednesday December 7th I had the pleasure of seeing one of our residents Gerry Gray and nine other individual residents of Ottawa receive certificates in…
LINKED: WWE pursues Erica Wiebe for pro wrestling circuit
From the Ottawa Citizen: Erica Wiebe will be delivering earth-shattering slams of a completely different nature if the scouts from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) get their way.
Garage fire on Wintergreen Drive
Via Ottawa Fire: “Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call reporting fire in an attached garage at a single detached residence at 31 Wintergreen Drive on December 12 at 7:35pm. …
Show us your holiday art!
Show us your artwork! Show us some awesome presents with colourful gift wrap ! Show us a picture of one of your winter traditions! Show us some snowflakes! Show us some reindeer!…
U-Rock Music School hosts annual Christmas concert on December 18
(press release) The stars will be shining on Sunday, December 18, at 3pm as the music students from U-Rock Music School illuminate Hurley’s Neighbourhood Grill with the sounds of the festive season.