Category: Hydro
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping our community up to date, this week Councillor Gower provides some information and links on the current Vaccine situation in Ottawa; vehicle thefts; and…
Protecting Shea Woods – an update
Stittsville’s Shea Woods running along Abbott Street, East has been a haven for many years in our community for dog walkers, runners or just taking a leisurely stroll.
Part II – Richmond’s Shop Safety PPE deemed essential to meet COVID-19 pandemic needs
(In 1981 when Ronald Myers started AF Pollution Abatement Systems Inc. he drove the roads of Ontario and attended trade shows selling his absorbent product Oclansorb. Here is Ronald at a trade…
How a Richmond company grew from a one-car garage to becoming a leader in safety and PPE products
(The home office and warehouse facilities of AF Pollution Abatement Systems and shopSafety.ca in Richmond, Ontario. Photo: Google Maps) Have you heard of AF Pollution Abatement Systems Inc. or shopSafety.ca located…
Parks opening up with limited use and electricity rate relief extended
(Bell Rotary Peace Park. Photo: Barry Gray) Premier Doug Ford has announced that the emergency electricity rate relief for families, farms and small businesses is being extended until May 31, 2020. Customers…
Electricity rates being held to off-peak rate for 45 days
Effective immediately, the Government of Ontario is suspending time-of-use electricity rates to provide some breathing space for families, small businesses and farms. The 45-day period will see the provincial government maintaining…
Electric Vehicle Day offers opportunity to go for a test drive
(A Hydro Ottawa charge point for electric vehicles. Photo: Hydro Ottawa) April 14th is Electric Vehicle Day. A free event for anyone interested in learning more about electric cars and bicycles…
New development – Carp and Hazeldean Roads
A Site Plan application has been submitted to the City of Ottawa from the Deschenes-Poitras Realty Corporation. The site proposed for development is located at the corner of Hazeldean and Carp…
Goulbourn Rec Centre open to residents who’ve lost power
Many of you have or are currently experiencing loss of power. Hydro Ottawa crews have been working around the clock to restore power to customers in multiple areas across the…
KOURIER-STANDARD: Hydro One proposal positive step forward
From Jessica Cunha in the Kanata Kourier-Standard: Ahead of a public meeting with Hydro One to discuss the utility’s plans to maintain its hydro corridors, Neil Thomson said he’s pleased…
PHOTOS: Sunday evening’s storm cuts power to thousands in Stittsville
High gusts of wind and torrential downpours hit Stittsville around 6:00pm on Sunday evening, cutting power to over 10,000 homes. About 20 minutes later, Environment Canada issued a wind warning…
LINKED: Residents question Hydro One easement plans in Kanata
UPDATE (Sept 1): Hydro One commits to trimming trees in Beaverbrook *** “To have them…take it all down was devastating.” Residents question Hydro One plans in #Kanata #Beaverbrook https://t.co/pwOvNmuKY0 pic.twitter.com/KDeRdtGrWn…
PHOTO: Sunset in Stittsville
Sunset in Stittsville. Photo by @NancyFromCanada We love getting photos from readers. Please send them along to feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca.
Hydro Ottawa plans duct and manhole work in Amberwood/Wyldewood
(via Hydro Ottawa) Starting in the summer of 2017, Hydro Ottawa will be conducting a duct structure and manhole project in the Stittsville area. Structures built around or over manholes…
Sunday morning outage cuts power to 5,000 customers
UPDATE: Back on as of 11.07am. Outage lasted about 40 minutes. Power is out for homes and businesses in and around Stittsville including Fairwinds, Jackson Trails, Granite Ridge, Amberwood, Wyldewood,…