Category: News
City’s 18-month collection calendars are in the mail
Press release from the City of Ottawa. The City of Ottawa has started delivery of its new 18-month waste collection calendar. Most residents should receive the new calendar in the…
High winds knock down trees, signs in Stittsville and surrounding areas
Strong winds, forecasted at 80-90km/h, knocked down trees, power lines and signage all over Ottawa tonight, knocking at power in some areas surrounding Stittsville. If you have any photos…
Community should be compensated if pipeline goes through, says Qadri
(ABOVE: Energy East pipeline route, looking south from Jinkinson Road. Via Google Maps.) City councillor Shad Qadri says that Stittsville should receive some form of compensation if TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline project…
Cars keyed along Maple Grove on Saturday night
Four cars parked in front of the Mattamy model homes on Maple Grove drive were keyed sometime overnight on Saturday.
Property values drained by wetland designation
(ABOVE: Michael Erland (left) and Mike Westley, neighbours on Flewellyn Road.) EDITOR’S NOTE: Stittsville is in the midst of change. What was once a small town community that was a…
Fire in Richmond causes $450,000 in damage
2nd alarm fire at 74 Colonel Murray St. No injuries reported. Single family home destroyed. Possibly 2 people displaced #ottnews — Marc Messier (@MessierOnFire) November 19, 2014
Winter overnight parking restrictions in effect from November 15 until April 1
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) The City of Ottawa is reminding residents that winter overnight parking restrictions are in effect beginning Saturday, November 15. These restrictions ensure that…
Jackson Trails residents unhappy with road plan for proposed Minto subdivision
The Stitsville Village Association (SVA) says they want to work with Jackson Trails residents to come to an agreement on the best way to get cars in and out of…
LETTER: Watson thanks voters for re-electing him
On October 27th I was given the great honour of serving as your Mayor for 4 more years. Today, I am writing to say thank you. The support I have…
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day in Stittsville
Veterans and residents gathered for a Remembrance Day ceremony the Stittsville Cenotaph on Warner-Colpitts Lane, in front of the Johnny Leroux Arena. All photos by Barry Gray.
Howard Maguire, Stittsville’s first fire chief, dies at age 85
Howard Maguire died suddenly at Bridlewood Trails Retirement Residence on Sunday, November 9, 2014 in his 85th year. Howard had the distinction of founding the community newspaper, The Stittsville News…
New members wanted for the Carp Landfill Community Liaison Committee
(Public notice from Waste Management.) As part of Waste Management’s commitment to communicating with its neighbours, the Company in 2008 established the Carp Road Landfill Community Liaison Committee (CLCLC) to…
Remembrance Day parade and ceremony on Tuesday
The Stittsville Legion will host a Remembrance Day ceremony on November 11 at 1:30pm. A parade will leave the Legion building (1480 Stittsville Main Street) at 1:30pm and head north towards the…
Lane closure on Huntmar at Cyclone Taylor November 10-12
One lane on Huntmar Drive at Cyclone Taylor will be closed from 9:00am-3:00pm on November 10, 11 and 12. Taggart and the City of Ottawa’s water department are conducting work. Police…
‘Significant feedback’ delays Stittsville Main design plan to 2015
It’s back to the drawing board, but not quite to square one, for the Stittsville Main Street Community Design Plan (CDP). In his weekly email newsletter to residents on November…