Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Stittsville Scouts and Guides hold spring food drive
(via 1st Stittsville Scout Group) The Uniformed Youth of Stittsville’s Scout Sections (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers) and Guide Units (Sparks, Brownies, Guides, and Pathfinders) will be going door-to-door over…
Robbery charges laid following swarming at Eagleson and Hazeldean
(press release from the Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is investigating a swarming that occurred overnight and has charged two young persons. On April 3, 2016, at…
LINKED: Garth Brooks runs a ball hockey clinic at Sacred Heart
Garth Brooks runs a ball hockey camp at Sacred Heart High School. Image via CTV Ottawa. Country music superstar Garth Brooks ran a ball hockey camp inside the Sacred Heart…
Stittsville loses power late Saturday afternoon
Nearly 5,000 customers lost power in Stittsville late Saturday afternoon for about an hour, between 4:30pm and 5:30pm. Power was out in a large area including Stittsville Main from Abbott to…
PHOTO: Orange doors on Stittsville Main Street
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Police warn that Garth Brooks will cause a traffic jam on Sunday
If you are heading to Kanata Costco,Bell Sensplex or Tanger Outlets late today-keep in mind heavy traffic 530-730 due to Garth Brooks shows — S/Sgt. Pete McKenna (@OfficerMcKenna) April 3,…
OPEN HOUSE: Upcoming flood prevention work in Stittsville South
(via City of Ottawa) Following the July 2009 flooding event in Stittsville, flood control measures were evaluated and a mitigation plan was recommended. The current phase of the plan consists…
Police tweet shows aftermath of red light runner on Hazeldean
Posted today on Twitter by @OPSWestTraffic aka Ottawa Police Constable Tony Hagan. This happened Monday on Hazeldean at Edgewater, just east of Terry Fox. https://twitter.com/OPSWestTraffic/status/714470322783662080
CITIZEN: Hubley wants LRT to Kanata before eastern expansion
From the Ottawa Citizen today: The city should start laying LRT tracks towards Kanata before extending rail past Place d’Orléans, according to a councillor who represents part of the western suburb.…
Kanata-Carleton MP set to survey residents on electoral reform
(This press release comes from Kanata-Carleton Citizens Advocacy. The Kanata-Carleton riding is north of Stittsville.) When the Conservatives won the election in 2011 with 39% of the popular vote, it was…
COMMENTS OF THE WEEK: Long Meadow name change, Potter’s Key zoning
Every week we get lots of great comments from our readers on our web site, via email, and social media. Here’s a sample of what we heard this week. Add your…
Taco truck moving to Hazeldean Road next weekend
(photo via Facebook) Bonita’s Cantina food truck is moving from Bells Corners to the Rona parking lot on Hazeldean Road in Stittsville. They plan to open on April 1 or 2.
Hydro poles to be replaced on Goulbourn and Norway
(via Councillor Shad Qadri) Hydro Ottawa will be undertaking electrical service improvements in Stittsville starting next month. The project involves replacing aging hydro poles on Goulbourn Street (between Cypress Gardens…
Car accident at Richardson Side Road and Beavertail
(via Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Service is on scene in the 800 block of Beavertail Road at Richardson Side Road (west of Carp Road) investigating a single motor vehicle…
Tysen Lefebvre receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
(via City of Ottawa) Mayor Jim Watson and Stittsville Ward Councillor Shad Qadri presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Tysen Lefebvre at today’s City Council meeting. The 15-year-old youth…