Author: Stittsville Central Staff
VIDEO: Wild turkey in a bus shelter in Stittsville
Thanks to the anonymous reader who sent us a link to this video, shot in late December on Carp Road. We’ve heard people cry foul about OC Transpo but this…
Stittsville’s Station 81 gets a new firetruck
You could say that the firefighters at Stittsville’s Station 81 are pumped after the delivery of an updated firetruck. The 2013 KME Kovatch Rescue Pump (pictured above at the station) officially…
Update on ash tree removal in Timbermere and Amberwood
We’ve had a few questions from readers about tree removal in Stittsville over the past couple of weeks. City forestry crews cut down ash trees in Lady Bird Park in Timbermere…
Planning Committee gives ok to Potter’s Key, with conditions
“What we have ultimately ended up with was two victories out of many requests… Councillor Qadri worked really hard, along with some of the other councillors, to negotiate the motion.…
New Orangetheory gym opening next to Food Basics on Hazeldean
Orangetheory Fitness, a new gym on Hazeldean Road next to the Food Basics, is expected to open later this spring. “We are under construction now and our sign should ideally be…
Fairwinds Annual General Meeting on Wednesday
The Fairwinds Community Association invites all neighbours to our Annual General Meeting onWednesday February 24, 7:30pm at the Stittsville Sobeys (Carp @ Hazeldean Road) upstairs in the community kitchen. Meet…
BUZZ KILL: Kanata North votes for mosquito control
UPDATE (FEB 24): Councillors approved the “mosquito levy” today at City Council. Our neighbours in Kanata North have voted in favour of a mosquito control program that will add about…
VIDEO: Jim Bryson’s The Depression Dance
Jim Bryson released a new video today for his song The Depression Dance. “A video project in which we had people send us “dancing” videos. They arrived from all over…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus: Invitation to join open house rehearsals
(via West Ottawa Ladies Chorus) Get your voice out of the bathroom and automobile and bring it to a music rehearsal. The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus is having Open House…
VIDEO: Time lapse of Tuesday’s record-setting snowfall
Stittsville’s Dave Rooney set up his camera to record the snow falling on his back deck. Fifty centimetres of snow fell during the day, a record amount for a single day.
City planners say Hazeldean link not needed for Potter’s Key
As expected, City staff say that a road link from Hazeldean to Minto’s proposed Potter’s Key neighbourhood isn’t necessary to handle traffic from the new subdivision. Two staff reports were posted…
Goulbourn synchro skaters off to a promising start
(article via the Goulbourn Skating Club) The Starlight synchronized skating teams hosted by the Goulbourn Skating Club couldn’t be off to a more promising start. The Beginner 2 team earned…
Open & closed in Stittsville for Family Day
Unless you work for the federal government, chances are you have the day off on Monday for Family Day. Most businesses and retail outlets are shut down. Here are a few…
ASHES TO ASHES: Trees to be removed in Amberwood
(via Councillor Shad Qadri’s weekly newsletter) In last week’s column, I shared news that Ladybird Park in Timbermere subdivision would undergo tree removal due to the hazard of the Emerald…
Proposal to name future Stittsville South park after Howard Maguire
(via City of Ottawa) In recognition of Howard A. Maguire’s demonstrated excellence, courage and exceptional service, the City of Ottawa has been asked to name a future park at 560…