Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Marijuana dispensary too close to schools, says Qadri
(Shad Qadri shared these comments in his weekly newsletter to residents today.) As many of you may be aware, a new medicinal marijuana dispensary, Magna Terra, is slated to open…
Multiple injuries, including 4 kids, in crash on Queensway near Eagleson
(Via Ottawa Paramedics) Paramedics responded to a call for a single vehicle collision that occurred on the Queensway westbound near Eagleson Rd. The Ottawa Paramedic Service Communications Centre received the…
PHOTO: Fairwinds sunset
Fairwinds sunset. Photo by Loretta Botvinkin. (We love seeing photos of our community. Please send your best pics to us at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca)
Open house at Iber Road marijuana shop August 2 & 3
(via Magna Terra Health Services) I would like to invite the residents and businesses of Stittsville to Magna Terra’s two day community engagement event whereby all are welcome to come…
Blanding’s Turtle habitat to be affected by Potter’s Key development
(File photo: Blanding’s Turtle along Hazeldean Road. Photo by Ken McRae.) Minto is proposing several measures to protect Blanding’s Turtles at the new Potter’s Key development on Hazeldean Road. They’ve applied…
JULY 30: Towel drive and fundraiser for the Ottawa Mission
On July 30, grab a glass of lemonade at the old log barn on Abbott Street, and drop off you gently used towels and toiletries to help Ottawa’s homeless. The…
Maple Grove Road to close until early September for sewer work
(press release via City of Ottawa) Maple Grove Road will be closed to traffic between Terry Fox Drive and Silver Seven Road beginning Wednesday, July 20. The closure will allow…
Property assessment notices are coming, and here’s what that means for your tax bill
(via City of Ottawa) Every four years, the Ontario Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) mails property assessment notifications to residential, commercial and industrial property owners providing them with the latest…
Bottle drive for local swimmers heading to national championships in Calgary
Nic Ferland (17) and Abby Moffitt (13) of the Goulbourn Seahawks competitive swim team will be travelling to Calgary in late July to attend the national championships. This is the…
Two area teens will represent Canada at the World Dance Championships
(PHOTO: Rylee Fortier-Turner (left) and Paige Publow from Pointe of Grace Dance Company) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K0yyINp34g&feature=youtu.be Several local dancers auditioned and have made it to the largest and most prestigious of all…
COMMENT: Marijuana benefits are real, but so are the risks
(PHOTO: Lemon kush / photo by Mark via Flickr. Used under a Creative Commons license.) (Editor’s note: A medical marijuana dispensary called Magna Terra will be opening soon on Iber Road. Most of…
The Grounds Café hosts local music night on Friday, July 22
(via The Grounds) The Grounds Café presents a summer music night on Friday July 22nd at 7:15pm. Our music guest is local musician Chad Cecil and special guest comedian Jamie…
Successful tourney for SKM Software Stingers at Play On
(ABOVE: Councillor Shad Qadri took some time out to speak with the boys following the game.) The SKM Software Stingers of Stittsville participated in the Play On! tournament on July…
Eva von Jagow to represent Canada at One Young World Summit
(Above: Eva von Jagow pictured above at the Youth Spirit of the Capital Awards earlier this year.) Stittsville’s Eva von Jagow has been chosen to represent Canada at the One…
STITTSVEGAS PODCAST: Marijuana dispensary, refugees, local band at Bluesfest
Devyn Barrie put together another strong Stittsvegas podcast this week. Guests include: Franco Vigile about the new Magna Terra medical marijuana dispensary set to open soon on Iber Road. Rev. Grant…