Category: News
Driver unscathed after van ventures into quarry pond
Photo via Todd Horricks/Ottawa Fire. A man in his 20s was unhurt after the commercial van he was driving plunged into a deep pond in the Tomlinson Quarry on Jinkinson…
NOTEBOOK: SVA to host provincial candidate Q&A this Sunday
Here’s a few things that came across our newsdesk this week… CANDIDATES Q&A The Stittsville Village Association will hold a Q&A with local provincial candidates at the Stittsville United Church…
Ministry of Labour investigates after worker falls off roof at Stittsville worksite
Photo: The scene on Kittiwake Drive after a worker was injured at a roofing project on Monday. Via Shannon Trick. The Ministry of Labour is investigating after a worker fell…
Firefighters douse 50-foot tall grass fire near Stittsville
Photo: The aftermath of a recent grass fire, tweeted by fire sector chief Todd Horricks on Sunday. He did not specify the picture location. Firefighters extinguished a grass fire about…
New historical photo exhibit opens at Richmond library
A new photo exhibit featuring 8 historical photos of Richmond has opened at the Richmond Public Library. Produced by the Goulbourn Historical Society, it is one of the ways the…
Ontario election: What is Stittsville’s new riding, Carleton?
Photo: The new electoral district that Stittsville is a part of: Carleton. The 2018 Ontario general election campaign is well underway, with writs issued on Wednesday and voting day set…
LETTER: Thanks for your concern about my daughter, Kiara
I’d like to introduce you to my daughter, Kiara. Kiara is a loving, caring, content teenager who strongly values goodness. Kiara also lives with high functioning autism and has strong…
NOTEBOOK: Roundup of recent anniversaries, achievements
A few things across our news desk this week… BUSINESS ANNIVERSARIES We’ve heard of two local businesses with anniversaries this past week. Michael Blackie’s NeXT restaurant celebrated five years in…
CITIZEN: Transportation committee OKs route for western LRT, up to Hazeldean
From the Citizen’s Jon Willing: The transportation committee is recommending council approve the proposed route for a $1.85-billion LRT extension through Kanata. During a committee meeting Wednesday, Kanata North Coun.…
Gaia Java evicted from Stittsville Main Street location
Photo: A notice of lease termination seen on Gaia Java’s door. Via Facebook. Gaia Java is no longer selling coffee — or anything else for that matter. A notice went…
New editor takes the reins at StittsvilleCentral.ca
I’ve been the editor & publisher since September 2014, but starting May 1, I’m stepping away from StittsvilleCentral.ca to pursue another opportunity. Taking the reins will be Devyn Barrie. He…
Hospitalized firefighter is on the mend, says Chief Pingitore
Snowberry FF Injury Update: Happy to relay this news. Hospitalized firefighter continues to improve. Intubation removed & pain management is underway. Thank you everyone for your continued support for @OttFire…
PHOTOS: Community creates cards in support of Humboldt hockey families
Stittsville United Church invited members of the community to create cards on the weekend of support to the hockey families in Humboldt. Rev. Grant Dillenbeck wore his hockey jersey in…
Goulbourn Rec Centre open to residents who’ve lost power
Many of you have or are currently experiencing loss of power. Hydro Ottawa crews have been working around the clock to restore power to customers in multiple areas across the…
WOCRC seeks board members for 2018-2019
(ABOVE: The WOCRC building is at 2 MacNeil Court in Kanata, near the corner of Hazeldean and Castlefrank.) UPDATE: The deadline for applications has been extended to April 18 Are…