Category: News
OC Transpo spring service changes
The OC Transpo spring service changes will take effect Sunday, April 21. First, there are a few spring services changes that are to come: Route 269 will be renumbered as…
Easter weekend – What’s opened and closed?
As this weekend is Easter long weekend, here are the hours for some of Stittsville’s local businesses and the City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of some schedule changes.…
Stittsville Lions Club holding electronic waste collection day
Do you have electronic waste waiting for a new home and cluttering up your basement? On April 27 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, you can drop off your unwanted…
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…
Right of way for vehicular flashing green lights – it’s a courtesy
Stittsville businessman, Phil Sweetnam, has expressed a concern to Stittsville Central and wants to ensure that it is shared with the community. Phil exclaimed, “on a trip along Main Street,…
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…
Wildpine Residence on target for June opening
Wildpine Retirement Residence is on schedule to open this June with a partial occupancy permit, while their model suites are now open for viewing. The Wildpine Retirement Residence is being…
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…
Letter to the Editor: Personal actions to fight climate change
(Photo: NASA Climate Change) Recently, while getting ready for school drop-off, I told my daughter that since she was now almost five years old getting dressed should not take her…
Featured Series – Part 1 – Maria the realtor shares her stories
Ed Note – we are pleased to present to you Maria De Guzman. Maria is a licensed real estate agent by day and wants to share her real estate knowledge…
Ottawa Public Library presents – Reel Youth Film Festival
(Meridian Theatres – formerly Centrepointe – Photo: City of Ottawa) Attention film lovers and aspiring young filmmakers, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be hosting a free film screening for film…
From suburbs to sanctuary: the tale of a family of 7 adjusting to farm life while sheltering animals in need
Ed Note: You may have read Jessica’s thought filled articles and comments previously in Stittsville Central. We are excited to present Jessica’s tales from the farm. This is the first chapter…
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,…