Category: News
Stittsville student launches neighbourhood podcast
(Photo by Jordan Mady.) Stittsville news has been covered primarily in print for a long time. Sacred Heart student Devyn Barrie is trying to change that. At the age of 16,…
Pipeline risks outweigh benefits, says Ontario Energy Board report
(ABOVE: Energy East pipeline route, looking south from Jinkinson Road. Via Google Maps.) Last week, the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) released a report on the proposed Energy East pipeline that raises…
LINKED: Homeowner must repair damage to driveway caused by culvert on city property
From CFRA: Susan Edmondson told CFRA over the years the culvert running under her driveway on Cloverloft Court has caused it to buckle. “Obviously because of the hump here it…
Richmond Village Association to hold candidate Q&A on September 2
The Richmond Village Association is holding an all-candidates Q&A on Wednesday, September 2. The event takes place at the Dining Hall next to the Arena in Richmond at 6107 Perth…
WOCRC helps low-income women get engaged in election
(Above: Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre, along with the Coalition of Community Health and Resource Centres of Ottawa and the City for All Women Initiative, recently launched the Making Votes Count Where We…
Thanks and good luck to our summer reporter, Jordan Mady
1/2 Thanks to @StittsCentral & @glengower for providing me the opportunity to cover one of the most exciting suburbs in Ottawa. #Stittsville — Jordan Mady (@jordantmady) August 14, 2015 2/2…
Parents meet with Yasir Naqvi on public high school issue
Here’s part of an email shared today by parents who want a new public high school built in Stittsville. As a follow-up to the OCDSB Board Meeting in June, members…
Mayor Watson wants 20 more community gardens in next four years
EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s a press release from the City of Ottawa today with some great news for supporters of community gardens. In Stittsville, Kelsey Boggis-da Silva has been pushing for a new community garden in…
Three-vehicle collision at Fallowfield and Eagleson
(Above: Photo via Ottawa Paramedic Services.) Ottawa fire extricated two people from a three-vehicle collision at Fallowfield and Eagleson on Thursday afternoon. They were treated by Ottawa Paramedics, who said they…
Waste Management submits revised landfill site plan
Waste Management has submitted new revised documents as part of its site plan proposal to expand the Carp Road landfill. You can see the documents on the City of Ottawa’s…
Police issue arrest warrant in Hazeldean Mall jewellery heist
UPDATE (August 17): Second suspect arrested in Montreal The Ottawa Police Service has returned the second suspect wanted in this matter, Robert Webb, to Ottawa following his arrest by Montreal…
Detour due to emergency sewer work on Stittsville Main this weekend
(via city councillor Shad Qadri) This is to notify you that the City of Ottawa Sewer and Water Department have flagged an emergency sewer repair matter that needs immediate attention…
Possible sighting of Holly the Goldendoodle in Kanata North
Volunteers searching for Holly the Goldendoodle haven’t lost hope that the dog can still be found. This week they’re following up on a possible sighting in Kanata North.
Neighbourhood no place for wrecking yard, say residents
(ABOVE: Neighbours Susan Schaefer (left) & Joan McCagg. Photo by Jordan Mady.) EDITOR’S NOTE: Three years ago, the Cash For Trash auto wrecking yard opened on Flewellyn Road, much to…
Comments of the week: Election candidates, wetlands, cycling safety, more…
Every week we get lots of comments from our readers on our web site, via email, and social media. Here’s a sample of what we heard this week. Add your thoughts…