Author: Stittsville Central Staff
FOR THE RECORD: Not enough room for a roundabout at Huntmar & Maple Grove
https://twitter.com/ShadQadri/status/631826151040765953 EDITOR’S NOTE: Several readers have asked us why the City of Ottawa didn’t install a roundabout at the intersection of Huntmar and Maple Grove. We asked councillor Shad Qadri to clarify,…
Crimestoppers asks for tips in building material theft
(via CrimeStoppers) Sometime after Friday July 17th 2015 a male was observed committing a theft of building material from a commercial lot situated in the 1400 block of Stittsville Main Street.
MEC Century Ride adds ‘epic’ 160k cycle route from Carp
(via Mountain Equipment Co-Op) Rolling through Ontario’s premier riding country, Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC) is hosting an epic imperial century ride – that’s a distance of 160 kilometers via bike!…
Fall and winter registration now open at the Goulbourn Skating Club
The Goulbourn Skating Club offers a wide range of programming options at the Goulbourn Recreation Complex, the Johnny Leroux Arena, and the Richmond Memorial Community Centre to provide flexibility and…
Local singers benefit from U-Rock’s Music Rox Fund
(via U-Rock Music School) Shiane Rawlings (above) was one of two local teens who won U-Rock Music School’s “Music Rox Fund” which provided her with free vocal lessons all summer.…
Lane reductions on Johnwoods starting August 17
(via Shad Qadri’s weekly newsletter) Mattamy Homes will be continuing installation of watermain loops for the Fairwinds West community, which connect through Johnwoods Street.
FIELD TRIP: The Pakenham Fair on August 15
EDITOR’S NOTE: We had great response to our article last week about Puppets Up! in Almonte, and you’ve told us that you’d like to hear about more fun events happening in…
Jackson Trails splash pad set to open today
Here’s an update from Shad Qadri today on the splash pad at Pioneer Plains Park in Jackson Trails. Residents will have about a month to use it before it closes…
Parents meet with Yasir Naqvi on public high school issue
Here’s part of an email shared today by parents who want a new public high school built in Stittsville. As a follow-up to the OCDSB Board Meeting in June, members…
Mayor Watson wants 20 more community gardens in next four years
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s a press release from the City of Ottawa today with some great news for supporters of community gardens. In Stittsville, Kelsey Boggis-da Silva has been pushing for a new community garden in…
Outdoor swimming season is coming to a close at City facilities
(via the City of Ottawa) The outdoor swimming season will soon be coming to an end for all City of Ottawa outdoor pools, wading pools and supervised beaches. Most splash…
Three-vehicle collision at Fallowfield and Eagleson
(Above: Photo via Ottawa Paramedic Services.) Ottawa fire extricated two people from a three-vehicle collision at Fallowfield and Eagleson on Thursday afternoon. They were treated by Ottawa Paramedics, who said they…
LET THERE BE LIGHTS: Traffic lights activated at Huntmar and Maple Grove
The black giftwrap was removed and the traffic lights at Huntmar and Maple Grove were (finally) activated today. https://twitter.com/ShadQadri/status/631826151040765953 Councillor Shad Qadri was on hand along with staff from the…
Waste Management submits revised landfill site plan
Waste Management has submitted new revised documents as part of its site plan proposal to expand the Carp Road landfill. You can see the documents on the City of Ottawa’s…
Stittsville realtor offers new 3D virtual tour service
Stittsville realtor Shane Foley is now offering an exclusive 3D photography service, giving home sellers a powerful new way to reach buyers with a very realistic virtual tour. The technology…