Author: Stittsville Central Staff
House Hunt offers chance to win $15,000 down payment on a home
(press release) Sales Representative and Team Lead of the Colleen Lyle Real Estate Team of Keller Williams Ottawa Realty and Mortgage Agent Sue Hameed, Capital Mortgages (#M13000637), announced today the official launch of House…
Tysen Lefebvre wins Ontario Junior Citizen Award
EDITOR’S NOTE: Stittsville’s Tysen Lefebvre (above, middle row, far right) travelled to Toronto this week to accept a 2015 Ontario Junior Citizen Award. The 15-year-old was one of twelve Ontario youth…
SIGNS OF SPRING: Kevin Haime driving range opens for the season
It’s March 8 and there’s still snow on the ground, but the Kevin Haime driving range on Hazeldean Road officially opened today. HERE WE GO OTTAWA….What a great start to…
City working to fill potholes, control melting snow
(via City of Ottawa) A sure sign of spring, but not necessarily a welcome one, is the emergence of potholes on our streets. Potholes are a result of the freeze/thaw…
City holds public consultations for new water bill rate structure
(via City of Ottawa) The City of Ottawa is seeking resident’s feedback as it develops a new rate structure to ensure that the cost of operating and maintaining Ottawa’s water,…
Police looking for missing man last seen near Hazeldean, possibly armed
UPDATE, MARCH 8: The Ottawa Citizen has a more details about the events on Friday from a bank hold-up on Hazeldean Road to the police incident in Toronto that evening. UPDATE, SATURDAY,…
LINKED: Council to discuss road tolls
From the Ottawa Citizen: Council puts road tolls on the transportation agenda Road tolls could be part of the next transportation master plan if council agrees to study how fees could reduce traffic congestion and pay…
City seeks feedback on new park for Fairwinds West
City of Ottawa staff have posted a concept drawing for a new park in the Fairwinds West / Poole Creek Village subdivision. They’re accepting public comments until March 14. Click here…
Lane reduction on Eagleson Road at Emerald Meadows Drive starts Friday
(via City of Ottawa) Starting Friday March 4, traffic pattern changes will be in effect on Eagleson Road at Emerald Meadows Drive in Kanata South for approximately ten days to…
Gas line hit on Carp Road near Hazeldean
We’ve had a report of a gas leak on Carp Road near Hazeldean, where a new Goodlife gym is being constructed. Margarita Chen from KungFu Bistro says that gas for…
Nominations open for Stittsville Appreciation Awards
(via Shad Qadri) You don’t have to look far to recognize excellence in our community. It could be a neighbour, a friend, or even a family member. This is your…
UPDATE: Refugee group applies to sponsor two individuals
I want to pass along some really good news to you. Today on our behalf the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa submitted our sponsorship applications to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada…
GAIA JAVA: Roland Doucet plays again on March 4
Roland is a real gentleman – always very willing to go the extra mile to satisfy his listeners with requests etc. and the range of audience to which he…
Fire department responds to gas leak at Canadian Tire Centre
A natural gas leak at Canadian Tire Centre on Sunday morning delayed the start of a Disney On Ice show. Ottawa Fire say they responded to a call at 8:17am…
BACKFLOW TO THE FUTURE: City proposes prevention program
(press release) The City of Ottawa is holding public consultations about the proposed Backflow Prevention Program, which will require businesses, institutions and multi-residential buildings to install and maintain backflow prevention…