Category: Municipal Government
Stittsville’s public high school on track to open in 2022
The status on the proposed new high school can now definitely be changed from proposed to ‘it is happening’. To allay concerns expressed recently, contact was made with the interested…
Park name proposed for Mark Yakabuski
The City of Ottawa has received a proposal to name the future park located in the Haliburton Heights/Fernbank Crossing area of the Fernbank lands in honour of Mark Yakabuski. His extensive community…
LOST STITTSVILLE – Seven years to pay off a debt
As I waited for the May 4th Jane’s Walk to begin at Stittsville’s Village Square Park, it brought to memory a bit of history on the park. I thought I’d do some…
Participation grows in fourth year of Jane’s Walk
(Photos by Barry Gray) The Jane’s Walk in Stittsville took place on May 4th with a record crowd of approximately 120 participating — many coming from outside of Stittsville. Since Glen…
City is asking volunteers to combine their efforts in West Carleton-March
For all of you fantastic volunteers from Stittsville who have helped or are planning to assist tomorrow with the flood efforts in Constance Bay. Concentration is now being giving to…
Mayor Jim Watson not impressed by recent provincial cuts
Ottawa’s Mayor Jim Watson and the Chair of the Ottawa Board of Health, Councillor Keith Egli, participated in a conference call today with members of the Large Urban Mayor’s Caucus of Ontario…
Cutting prevention programs will only cost more down the road
(Ed Note: Councillor Gower originally published this article in his April 17th newsletter, but Stittsville Central felt it important that Stittsville residents realize the implications of the recent provincial budget…
UPDATE: Stittsville Lions Club urgently needs volunteers for flood areas – postponed due to road closures
This evening, the Stittsville & District Lions Club (SDLC) were urgently asked to help out in the neighbouring flood zones and asked Stittsville Central to get the message out. The…
Lot’s to do in Stittsville and area this weekend
(Bradley-Craig farm buildings. Photo: Barry Gray) The last weekend of April is proving to be a busy one with Stittsville playing host for many events. Here are just a few…
Lets Talk About Trees – planting and maintenance essential to a healthier community
Last week, Councillor Glen Gower held his ‘Let’s Talk About Trees’ to a gathering of over 50 people at Hazeldean Gardens. He invited city staff —members from the Forestry Branch…
More homes coming to Fernbank Crossing
(Rendering of proposed back-to-back townhomes – Image Source: RJH Architecture) Novatech has submitted a proposal, prepared for eQ Homes, to the City of Ottawa to construct six back-to-back townhouse buildings…
The Urban Design Review Panel — changes suggested for proposed development
On April 5th, the Urban Design Review Panel of Ottawa held a meeting in which they discussed four development proposals — one of those proposals was to address the planned…
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…
R4 zoning phase 2 is focused on helping improve affordable housing
The residential fourth density (R4) zoning review started in January 2016. This project was created because of the continual construction of unreasonably large apartments that were operating as unlicensed rooming…
Where do your tax dollars go – The Fake CEO Scam
(Photo: Auditor General Ken Hughes – Ottawa Sun) The City of Ottawa Auditor General, Ken Hughes, tabled his report Monday. Normally not a report bringing about a lot of attention,…