Category: News
Reverie revived? Stalled condo project could continue later this year
UPDATE: The sale to the new owners closed earlier this summer; they plan to continue the development as per the approved plans, rather than start the approval process from scratch.…
UPDATE: Small step in the right direction for Eagleson overpass sidewalk
City officials and staff from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) think they have a solution to the sidewalk problem on the Eagleson overpass, but it won’t be safe for pedestrians…
Cloudy tap water today in Stittsville? It’s probably just air bubbles
Several residents reported that their tap water looked cloudy today. We asked the City of Ottawa about it, and here’s the information they provided: At times during the year, you…
Bradley-Craig farm sits on land that’s worth $1-million per acre
(ABOVE: “Bradley-Craig Barn (detail)” – Photo by Joe Newton.) Anyone who wants to redevelop the Bradley-Craig barn on Hazeldean Road is going to have some deep pockets. The serviced land…
Snowmobiles not permitted on Trans Canada Trail, says Qadri
Shad Qadri shared this note in his weekly newsletter: Recently, residents have expressed concerns regarding the use of motorized vehicles on the Trans Canada Trail. Please note that motorized vehicles…
UPDATE: When is a sidewalk not a sidewalk?
Why can’t snow be cleared from the sidewalk on the Eagleson Road overpass? The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the City of Ottawa are both blaming each other for what’s…
UPDATE: Tree removal begins on Fernbank property
Construction equipment began clearing trees on Thursday from the disputed development property at 6279 Fernbank Road. Neighbouring residents were hoping to delay the tree clearing until they had a chance to…
First-hand account from last night’s school board meeting re: Munster Elementary
Editor’s note: Laura Rupert is a parent of two kids in Munster who supports keeping Munster Elementary School to stay open. She was at a school board meeting last night and sent…
UPDATE: Tree removal on Fernbank Road
On Saturday, we wrote about residents living near a disputed development property on Fernbank Drive who are concerned about tree removal that was slated to begin this week. Here’s the…
Jan Harder: “Suburban way of life is still the dream”
EDITOR’S NOTE: At today’s Planning Committee meeting, chair Jan Harder addressed the committee members and talked about her vision and goals for planning during this council term. Stittsville is one of…
LETTER: School board has failed Munster community
After years of the Ottawa Carleton School board neglecting and muzzling on-going issues at Munster Public School, parents finally had enough of their concerns not being heard and issues not…
LETTER: Clarification on Mini Muffins closure
Re: Parents lose cash and scramble for childcare after Mini Muffins closure, October 20 I am writing to you with concern for the article you published with regards to the…
EDITORIAL: City and MTO need to get in the same lane
The sidewalk on the Eagleson Queensway overpass in Kanata is closed for the rest of winter because it’s too narrow for sidewalks to plow the snow. That’s right, the same bridge that…
Public meeting about a public high school planned for February 19
Please join other concerned community members for a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 to discuss steps our community can take to help influence the Ontario government to…
Trees to be removed from disputed development property
(ABOVE: Gerry Kroll stands in front of a large grove of trees that are slated for removal beginning this week.) UPDATE (Jan 20): Tree removal delayed a day; more information about work…