Category: News
Older homes with lead pipes eligible for City of Ottawa rebate program
There are many older homes in Stittsville and if your home was built before 1955 and you have lead pipes that connect to non-lead City pipes, you are eligible for a…
Remember a fellow Lions Club member – dedicate a tree in the Memorial Forest
The District A4 Lions Memorial Forest is located in a tranquil rural setting at 9478 Russell Road in Ottawa between Navan and Vars. The forest is on the grounds of…
Well-known and beloved Stittsville resident Elroy McCooeye passes away
What words describe a man like Elroy McCooeye – humble; heroic; ingenious; slyly witty; proud husband, father and grandfather; a dear friend to many – come to mind. ‘Roy’ as most…
Fernbank Road’s hidden oasis for the socialized pooch
We took a ride up Fernbank Road this week to visit Barkwood Forest, the home of Boogity Dog Walking service. We had heard from many about this safe location for…
Halloween going to the dogs at the HolliBell Foundation doggie walk-a-thon
(HolliBell volunteers supporting the June Doggie Walk-a-Thon at Sunset Farms in Stittsville. Photo: Hollibell) Created in the fall of 2018 with its mission to continuously help raise funds for animals…
Lots to do in Stittsville for the weekend and into next week
Just when you thought it might possibly be a quiet weekend — not so much. Many activities are taking place in Stittsville and beyond our borders. Some important dates to note…
Stittsville’s Haunted Heritage Tours returns for another season of haunting
(All photos and graphics provided by StittsvilleCentral.ca) Friday, September 13 marks the inaugural evening of a new season of Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours. Like last year’s, the new season is…
Enthusiastic turn-out for Stittsville Kidney Walk and United Church funday
(Cera Gagnon leads the group in a warm-up. All photos: Stittsville Central) The front and side yards of the Stittsville United Church welcomed the participants to the 7th Annual Stittsville…
Dog walkers disregarding privileges at Stittsville Dog Park – Shea Woods
It has been brought to our attention by Responsible Dog Owners Canada (RDOC) that those people walking their dogs along the Shea Woods trails and the forest area, unfortunately, are not…
Jody Ryan of Yoga Tools for Life continues mission with new classes
We sat down with Stittsville resident Jody Ryan of Yoga Tools for Life to catch-up on all of her activities since our April article. She is pleased with the turn-out…
City council sending Waste Management contract to the black bin
Since early Spring 2019 Stittsville residents have been complaining loud and clear about the lack of garbage service being provided by Waste Management (WM) to our community. These complaints, or lack…
Bradley’s Insurance will continue to serve Stittsville under new ownership
(Bradley’s Insurance Stittsville locations. Photo: Front Page Media Group) The name Bradley is a long-time familiar name in our town of Stittsville. Albeit there are different arms to the Bradley…
Stittsville’s Daniel Brown returns to the podium in Obstacle Course Racing
(Daniel in his front yard – showing us the basics. Photo: Stittsville Central. Other photos provided by Karen Brown.) The August long weekend was another successful one for 15-year old Daniel…
National Memorial Day for fallen firefighters on September 8
Sunday, September 8 marks the observation of the 15th Annual Canadian Firefighters’ National Memorial Day to honour all firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. To honour…
Ottawa Fire Services knocking on Stittsville doors this coming week
The fall annual campaign of the Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) — Wake Up! Get a Working Smoke Alarm — will take place the week of September 9 – 16. This is the…