Author: Stittsville Central Staff
PHOTOS: Black bear near Hazeldean and Jinkinson
These photos are from Kenny B, who spotted a black bear just off Hazeldean Road near Jinkinson, just past West Ridge on Thursday, June 4. He tells us: “I was…
Alex Sanghwan showing progress, celebrates 23rd birthday
Alex Sanghwan, the Stittsville student badly injured after being hit by a car in Miami earlier this year, is showing progress. His family posted an update to the Pray 4…
Explore the city this weekend at Doors Open Ottawa
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) This weekend, June 6 and 7, explore your city during Doors Open Ottawa. This event offers an opportunity to discover the secrets that…
Special Investigations Unit investigates collision at Huntmar & Hazeldean
UPDATE: Roads in the area have re-opened as of about 4:30pm. Also, the SIU has suspended its investigation into the crash. Due to prelim info received regarding injuries to woman…
Liberal candidate and supporters help clean up Stittsville Main Street
(Press release from the Chris Rodgers campaign team.) Federal Liberal candidate Chris Rodgers led a group of supporters on Stittsville Main Street this past Sunday as they participated in the Tim Horton’s Cleaning the…
First Music ROX Fund 2015 recipients chosen by Stittsville’s U-Rock Music School
(Press release from U-Rock Music School.) Two aspiring young musicians have been selected to receive this year’s Music ROX Fund from Stittsville’s U-Rock Music School. Kate Magnan, 13, and Shiane…
What can be done about Stittsville’s dog waste problem?
This image was shared by Stittsville resident Kristin Harcoff. It shows a pair of concrete barriers at the end of Maple Grove Road near Alon Street, at the edge of…
LETTER: Bring light rail to Stittsville
Re: Ottawa infrastructure lags behind, says Stittsville transit commissioner I hope now that Stittsville is fortunate enough to have one of our own on the city transit commission that this gent…
VIDEO: Timelapse of Saturday’s storm
Here’s a video shot by Chris Griffith on Saturday showing storm clouds over Bandmaster Park in Fairwinds.
Survey launched to collect info about a public high school in Stittsville
The group that’s lobbying for a new public high school in Stittsville launched a survey today to gather more data from residents. Here’s a letter they’ve sent out:
Ottawa Fire will be knocking on doors June 1-8 to check on smoke alarms
(Press release via the City of Ottawa.) Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) firefighters will be out in the community during the first week of June to encourage residents to install, test…
PHOTO: Beautiful night on the trails
Here’s a photo from Stittsville resident Christopher Skinner. This trail is just west of Westridge, a bit north of the spot where the trail splits. He writes: “Beautiful night for…
Garage fire on Upper Dwyer Hill Road
Via Ottawa Fire: Ottawa Fire Dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting a house on fire at 1195 Upper Dwyer Hill. The calls came in at approximately 19:59 this evening. Upon…
PHOTO: Iber Road from above at night
Here’s a different perspective on Iber Road. This photo from Front Page Media Group was taken at around 9:00pm on Tuesday night. It’s looking north towards Hazeldean Road. The auto…
Bus trip to Kingston to visit Sir John A’s house
(From the Goulbourn Historical Society.) There are a few spaces still left on a bus trip to Kingston planned for Saturday June 27 to celebrate the 200thanniversary of Sir John A. Macdonald’s…