Category: News
Sunflowers harvested and barn less chilly just in time for winter at Sultan farm
(Harvesting the sunflower seeds at the Sultan Farm Sanctuary in November 2019. All photos: Jessica Sultan) If you passed our farm in the afternoon of 11 November, 2019, you would have…
Stittsville Library and Awesome Authors to hold workshop with local author
Have you registered for the Awesome Authors youth writing contest? It is one of the Ottawa Public Library’s longest-running and popular programs and you have until February 28, 2020 to register. This…
Bring your kids to the free ‘come try ringette’ open house and watch a game
(Learning the game. Photo: West Ottawa Ringette Association) The West Ottawa Ringette Association is excited to host a FREE ‘Come Try Ringette’ session on January 11, 2020. Not sure what…
Following too close and stop sign violations January focus for STEP
The Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in collaboration with the Gatineau Police Service will focus on following too close and stop sign violations during the month of January. Between…
Napoli’s continued legacy raises $20,000 for community
(Attending Napoli’s annual customer appreciation and charity dinner in December 2019 are Ottawa Senators players with Milad and Bassel Khalil. L to r: Dylan DeMelo, Milad, Craig Anderson, Nick Paul,…
Thank you for a fantastic 2019!
As we look back on 2019, the Stittsville Central staff want to thank you, our supporters and readers, for making this past year the remarkable time that it was. Check…
Whole Health Pharmacy introduces ‘virtual doctor’ to Stittsville
Before Christmas, we dropped in to visit Avish Shah, the owner and pharmacist at Whole Health Pharmacy, to see how his first year in Stittsville has been. He said, “all…
Ottawa Police currently investigating an online threat
Ottawa Police release – The Ottawa Police Service and its public safety partners are investigating an on-line threat made against various public places in Ottawa including public transit and police…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society photo contest opens
If you are devoted to photography then this should interest you. The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society has opened its annual photo competition. The classes, judging criteria and rules for the 2020 photo…
Best Wishes For The Holiday Season
All of us at Stittsville Central wish you and your family a safe, happy and peaceful festive season. We would personally like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone for…
Monsters coming to the National Art Gallery
(The Ottawa Baroque Consort on stage. Photos: Ottawa Baroque Consort) “You better watch out” says Lisa Wall, Executive Director of the Ottawa Baroque Consort, when you visit the National Gallery of…
Be a responsible host during the Holiday Season
Brian Cameron is a senior partner at Oatley Vigmond Law Firm and provided Stittsville Central with this sage advice for those hosting holiday parties. This is a busy time of…
Holiday hours and free extended New Year’s Eve service announced by OC Transpo
OC Transpo has released their holiday service schedules that will run from December 23 to January 3. The service on New Year’s Eve is offered for free for the extended…
West Ottawa Ringette U16A-McMinn share kindness for the holidays
(The West Ottawa U16A-McMinn Ringette team share some time with Santa. All Photos: West Ottawa Ringette) The West Ottawa Ringette U16A-McMinn team have been busy giving back to their community…
Top ten requested English and French books for 2019
As the year comes to an end, and the Christmas season has arrived, what better way to look back on 2019 than by reviewing the Ottawa Public Library’s (OPL) most…