Category: News
PHOTOS: Stittsville’s Alex captured in the spectacular photos of Danielle Barabé-Bussières
Stittsville resident and 2020 National Photographic Artist of the Year, Danielle Barabé-Bussières, has photographed our beautiful resident fox, Alex, and shares her photographs with us. He is healthy, proud and…
Miller Waste starts servicing Stittsville this week
(Miller Waste Ottawa side-loader waste vehicle. Photo: Miller Waste) A new waste collection contractor, Miller Waste, will be servicing the neighbourhoods of Stittsville starting June 1st. Your collection day will…
When times were simpler – in what direction are we moving?
(Clark Dairy of Ottawa circa 1950’s – Photo: Flickr) After reading an article, Eileen Masse of Stittsville was prompted to send in some thoughts on the optimistic changes that the…
Rte 62 OC Transpo operator has tested positive for COVID-19
OC Transpo (OCT) has confirmed this evening that a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19. The operator last worked on May 24 and began experiencing symptoms on May 25 and operated…
Stittsville’s first evening of Market at the Barn a welcomed event
It was hot and a light sprinkle of rain was falling, but aside from the weather, a successful first evening for Stittsville’s Market at the Barn took place on Thursday,…
Serious rollover collision March and Carp Roads
(Ottawa Fire Services at scene of accident at March and Carp Roads – May 29, 2020. Photo: Ottawa Fire Services) Contacted by Ottawa Police Services, Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa…
#StittsvilleStrong COVID crest introduced at Market@the Barn May 28
An exciting Stittsville fundraiser is starting on Thursday, May 28 at Stittsville’s Market at the Barn (at Village Square Park corner of Abbott and Main). Two Stittsville entrepreneurs have teamed…
Speed/Stunt driving complaints high – Operation Overwatch slows down hundreds
Patrol Officers from the Central, East and West Divisions of the Ottawa Police Service continue to address all road safety issues, but with an added focus on speeding. Since Operation…
O-Train Confederation Line temporarily closing for maintenance
Following two closures in earlier May, once again the O-Train Confederation Line 1 will close temporarily with the R1 replacement bus servicing the line from Sunday, May 31 to Wednesday, June 3.…
Stittsville Lions Club – thanking local frontline workers
(Stittsville Lions District A4 Governor, Beth Lewis, and Andria, of Revera, accepting the Stittsville Lions at Work Snack & Go items and water at the Stittsville Villa on Main Street.) Behind most…
Stittsville students on Awesome Authors winners list
After long hours of work, the jury members of the Awesome Authors contest hosted by the Ottawa Public Library, announced the winners through videos you can view further in this…
Library programs are free, interesting and interactive for everyone
Did you know the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) offers many great interactive and FREE online programs? With a library card, you have access to everything from gardening to language training.…
HolliBell Foundation animal rescue holding virtual walk-a-thon
HolliBell Foundation is commited to helping animal rescues in Stittsville and throughout the Ottawa valley. At this time of year, they are usually wrapping up plans for their June Doggie…
Virtual town hall with Mayor Jim Watson – Economic recovery planning
The City of Ottawa is holding a virtual town hall on Ottawa’s economic recovery planning amid COVID-19 on Friday, May 29 at 1:00 pm. Members of the business community and…
Ottawa Council on Aging offers sage advice for seniors and caregivers
It has been several weeks since our world started shutting down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council on Aging‘s (COA) first response was to provide practical and personal information on…