VIDEO: Wrestler Erica Wiebe trains at the WWE Performance Center
Olympic gold medalist and Stittsville native Erica Wiebe was featured in a video produced by the WWE: “The top women’s freestyle wrestler in the world talks about her experience watching the Mae…
NOTEBOOK: Mystery blasting could be from nearby quarry
(ABOVE: File photo.) City staff think they’ve identified the source of some mystery blasting that’s been felt by residents in communities like Jackson Trails, Bryanston Gate and Fairwinds in the north part of…
Overnight fire at auto shop may have been arson, police investigate
https://twitter.com/OPSArson/status/911253961310646274 Firefighters responded to a multi-vehicle fire at Stittsville Automotive on Neil Avenue (near Carp Road) overnight. Police are investigating the fire for possible arson. Via CBC Ottawa: “At about…
PHOTO: Sunrise at the roundabout
Tuesday morning around 7:30am, looking east from the roundabout at Fernbank & Shea Road. Photo by Peter J Tremblay / Ottawa Drone Services. (We love seeing photos from in and…
Continue to protect yourself against West Nile virus in Ottawa
(via City of Ottawa) Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has received reports of 13 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) illness in Ottawa residents as of September 18. The previous…
A holistic approach to health and exercise at Barres and Wheels
(All photos ©Tiffany Kristen Photography) (I met up recently with Marie Boivin, a long-time Stittsville resident who recently opened Barres and Wheels, a fitness studio on Stittsville Main Street, in…
LINKED: New witches’ haunt added to Saunders Farm this year
John Curry reports in the Stittsville News: Witches are being added to the haunting brew at Saunders Farm this fall. “The Coven,” a Salem witch-themed indoor and outdoor haunt, is…
Local artist Kayla Villalta designs this year’s 9runrun medal and ribbon
There are so many small details that go into creating a finisher’s medal. This year’s 9runrun medal is a perfect example of this. The ribbon was inspired by a local…
Library to name a room in honour of Grace Thompson
(press release) The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be honouring Grace Thompson with a commemorative naming of the meeting room in the Stittsville branch in recognition of her historical significance…
A. Lorne Cassidy community plans musical fundraiser to support teacher
(PHOTO: A scene from A. Lorne Cassidy’s recent production of the musical Annie.)> This time, the production will be for Mrs. Cooney. Students, staff, and families from A. Lorne Cassidy…
Silver Seven team helps harvest for the Food Bank
Our team, Silver Seven Major Atom AA, talks a lot about leadership, particularly leading by example, on and off the ice. Every year we do a couple of things outside…
10-year-old Rowan Hendrick rocks Richmond, wins vocal competition
(PHOTO: Rowan Hendrick. Photo by Tom Linden.) A 5th grader from Guardian Angels Catholic School in Stittsville blew away all the teenage competition today and won 1st prize for his incredible…
Local shops lament landlord, low foot traffic at plaza
(PHOTO: Jhoanna and Nick Prinzo stand in front of Classy Kids, their retail store on Stittsville Main Street. Photo by Devyn Barrie.) Call it the tale of two plazas. Dollarama…
Sens announce additional details for Fan Fest on Sept 17
(press release) The Ottawa Senators (@Senators) announced additional details for the team’s annual Fan Fest, presented by Canadian Tire, in support of the Ottawa Senators Foundation and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, which…
Fundraising event for Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice (Oct 12)
Six west-end Ottawa United churches are coordinating efforts to raise money for Hospice Care Ottawa, specifically to support the construction of the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice – Kanata. The participating churches are…