Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Comments of the week: Vandalism, lost farm at Tanger, Syrian refugees
Every week we get lots of 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 thoughts…
Sens host Fan Fest on Sunday
(Press release from the Ottawa Senators.) The Ottawa Senators (@Senators) announced today additional details for the team’s annual Fan Fest, which will take place this Sunday beginning at 9 a.m.…
Beechwood Cemetary will honour Captain Bradley, local pioneer
(Here’s a press release from the Beechwood Cemetery Foundation and descendants of Captain William Brown Bradley, an early pioneer from this area who lived in Huntley Township, roughly between Stittsville…
Karaoke for Cancer Awareness on September 26
Sue Lambe and Bill Martin, two local real estate agents with Century 21, are are hosting a fundraiser Karaoke for Cancer Awareness on Sept 26th from 8-12, upstairs at the Stittsville Legion,. Many…
City fitness facilities offer free trial passes next week
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) The City of Ottawa is offering free Try It! passes for City fitness centres and various group exercise classes from September 21 to…
Ottawa seeking input on regulations surrounding “coach houses”
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) Residents are invited to review a City of Ottawa discussion paper on secondary dwelling units and to offer comments on proposed changes to…
Imjin Classic to commemorate historic Korean War hockey games
During the Korean War, Canadian soldiers played hockey on the frozen Imjin River whenever they were given time away from their front-line duties. The Imjin flows from North to South…
TWEETED: Speeding on West Ridge
Here’s a tweet shared on Tuesday morning by the Ottawa Police: https://twitter.com/OPSWestTraffic/status/643772896561770496 Police had the radar gun out at a few locations around Stittsville and Kanata over the past week.…
PHOTOS: Grassroot Grannies raise $55k in fundraising ride
Last Wednesday morning, the Grassroot Grannies, a group of 23 retired women, left Bushtakah on Hazeldean Road on a three-day fundraising bike tour. They rode over 200km and ended up…
David Wilcox, Jason Blaine headline 171st Richmond Fair
The Richmond Fair is coming up this weekend, September 17-20 at the Richmond Fairgrounds. Music headliners include David Wilcox on Friday night and Jason Blaine on Saturday night. The event also…
PHOTO: Stittsville sunset from above
Here’s another incredible photo from Front Page Media Group, showing the sun setting over Stittsville, taken near Founder Avenue and Cope Drive in the Fernbank area. It was taken using a DJI…
Comments of the week: Turtles, Carp River, Huntmar/Maple Grove, Aperitivo, Glen Eden
Every week we get lots of 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 thoughts…
Splash pads, skateboards top resident suggestions for park upgrades
(PHOTO: John Hughes wants to see an upgrade or an entirely new skatepark in Stittsville. And sooner rather than later. Photo by Jordan Mady.) Last month, councillor Shad Qadri asked…
Stittsville Village Association hosts election debate on September 28
The Stittsville Village Association is hosting a candidate debate on Monday, September 28 at Stittsville United Church. All four candidates have been invited to attend the debate, which will run…
RESPONSE: City staff are reviewing Huntmar/Maple Grove intersection
(City councillor Shad Qadri responded to a resident’s letter about traffic at Huntmar & Maple Grove.) I have had City Traffic staff review the intersection of Maple Grove and Huntmar…