Category: News
Weekend events from Stittsville to Carleton Place for May 10-12
Bars and Wheels of Stittsville (1261 Stittsville Main Street) are hosting a community ride in support of Habitat Go. The ride takes place on Friday, May 10th from 6:30 pm…
NeXT makes OpenTable’s 2019 list of top 100 brunch spots
From coast to coast, the annual list comprised of restaurants from eight provinces was amassed from more than 500,000 restaurant reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners. There were more than 3,000…
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…
Stittsville fraud and break-in suspect sought
(Photos: Ottawa Police Service) The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is investigating a fraud as well as the break and enter it is linked to. The OPS is seeking the public’s…
The eventful weekend that was
This past May 4-5th weekend was filled with activities for families and adults to enjoy. From the Jane’s Walk to an Art Show and fundraisers for books and CHEO –…
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…
Events not to be missed this weekend and next week
Art Show May 3-5 – the Stittsville Legion on Main Street will be hosting an art show organized by Richard Gagne, Legion member and former Stittsville resident. Richard says, “This will be…
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…
Have you submitted your nomination(s) for the Stittsville volunteer awards
May 6, the date to have your nominations submitted for the Stittsville Volunteer Awards, is fast approaching. Do you know a business, group or individual who has displayed a positive influence…
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…
Stittsville Lions Club e-waste collection a success
Residents of Stittsville have a lot of e-waste and were able to downsize their homes of unused electronics on April 27 thanks to the Stittsville & District Lions Club. Cars,…
The volunteer paradox: in giving, we receive
With Signs of Summer, Festival Kicks it Up a Notch, Makes Bold Promise At long last, the sun is out and Ottawans can trust that summer is on its way.…
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…
Lions love to fish and provide camaraderie for visually impaired
BAIT – Blind Anglers International Tournament – an annual fishing tournament tradition for the visually impaired that has been happening for 30 years. Going into its 31st year, the tournament…
$13,454,897.10 reasons to love Stittsville
(Photo: Ontario Lottery and Gaming, Toronto, Ontario) Martin Aubé is one very happy man these days. Aubé dropped into Stittsville’s Petro Canada located on Hazeldean Road. While there, he did something…