COMMENT: Recent articles give insight into developer perspective (and it ain’t pretty)
There were two articles published last week with some interesting perspectives from Ottawa’s local development scene. The first is a profile from Ottawa Business Journal of Ted Fobert and Robert…
CBC: Interview with Stittsville News editor John Curry
This week, the final issue of the Stittsville News was published after 60 years in print. CBC Radio’s Jessa Runciman interviewed longtime editor John Curry (pictured above) on In Town…
CBC: Barrhaven residents raise stink over dump’s growing aroma
Here’s a report from CBC Ottawa’s Laura Osman about odour issues from the Trail Road Landfill affecting Barrhaven residents in Half Moon Bay: Some Barrhaven residents are raising a stink…
LETTER: Dog walkers in Shea Woods need to take ownership of pet waste issue
(PHOTO: Roscoe the Boxer bolts through the Shea Woods. File photo / December 2017.) Irresponsible dog owners who neglect to pick up after their dogs is a chronic issue in…
EDITOR’S NOTE: A new look for StittsvilleCentral.ca
Regular readers will notice that StittsvilleCentral.ca has a new look, the first time we’ve redesigned the website since we launched in September 2014. The new design gives us a bit…
Stay clear of ice covered surfaces, ditches, smaller tributaries and lakes
With the recent mild weather, rain and snow melt, ice conditions on area lakes, rivers and creeks may become unstable. Although Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) does not monitor ice…
LEGION: Family breakfast, Legion dance, and more upcoming events
EUCHRE: On Tuesday, January 9th, Euchre was played at the Stittsville Legion. John Penelton had the most Lone Hands. Jackie Ralph had the Ladies High Score with Myrna Robertson placing…
Developer charge will fund study of Upper Poole Creek
(PHOTO: Poole Creek Walkway. Photo by Barry Gray.) On January 23, 2018, a report will be coming forward to Planning Committee recommending Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning,…
A timeline of upcoming intersection improvements
(PHOTO: Intersection of Huntmar and Maple Grove. File photo from 2015.) As we begin a new year, I wanted to provide residents with an overview of intersection improvements planned for…
City seeks applicants for its Planning Advisory Committee
(via City of Ottawa) The City is establishing a Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). The mandate of the PAC is to advise on the Planning, Infrastructure and Economic Development Department’s policy…
Final buzzer about to sound for Rink-Pro’s retail operation
(PHOTO: Rink-Pro owner Luc Forget (left) with long-time employee Rick Spencer at the store in Jackson Trails Plaza. Photo by Barry Gray.) (EDITOR’S NOTE: After 15 years in the business,…
NOTEBOOK: High school and district park included in plans for 195 Huntmar
Sounds to me like a request from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board to reserve land for a public high school at 195 Huntmar Drive has really put a wrench into…
An open letter to Stittsville clubs, groups, and associations
The last edition of the Stittsville News will be delivered to homes this week. As I’ve written previously, this is a major loss to the community. Over the past few…
Police investigate woman’s death in Amberwood
(Photo by Mike Carroccetto.) Ottawa police are continuing to investigate the sudden death of a 38-year-old female at a home in Amberwood Tuesday afternoon. Several cruisers responded to a home…
Table tennis starts up this week at Johnny Leroux arena
(Photo by Bob Schwenger) Are you looking for an activity to keep your body moving and your brain working? According to the British Journal of Sports Medicine playing table tennis…