Stittsville photographer embraces traditional film techniques
Stittsville photograper Kristin Davis in her darkroom where she prints black and white photos. Photo by Barry Gray. A Stittsville wedding and portrait photographer is taking a lesser-walked path for…
Hydro poles to be replaced on Goulbourn and Norway
(via Councillor Shad Qadri) Hydro Ottawa will be undertaking electrical service improvements in Stittsville starting next month. The project involves replacing aging hydro poles on Goulbourn Street (between Cypress Gardens…
LEGION: Easter Brunch, Paintnite & more
UP COMING EVENTS On Sunday, March 27th an Easter Brunch will be held at the Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a cost of $12.00 per person…
Car accident at Richardson Side Road and Beavertail
(via Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Service is on scene in the 800 block of Beavertail Road at Richardson Side Road (west of Carp Road) investigating a single motor vehicle…
PHOTO: Overnight Snow
“Overnight Snow” Photo by Barry Gray. (We love seeing photos of our community. Send your pics to feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca)
Tysen Lefebvre receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
(via City of Ottawa) Mayor Jim Watson and Stittsville Ward Councillor Shad Qadri presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Tysen Lefebvre at today’s City Council meeting. The 15-year-old youth…
Residents on Long Meadow Way petition to halt name change
A petition signed by residents of Long Meadow Way calls the city’s decision to rename their street unnecessary and a “make work” project. Long Meadow Way is a tiny street…
Easter egg hunt this Saturday in support of Chrysalis House
(via Century21 John DeVries Ltd.) This week, Bill Martin and Sue Lambe are busily preparing for an Easter Egg Hunt planned for Stittsville’s Pioneer Plains Park (Jackson Trails)*. All proceeds…
Qadri wants Canada Post to address ‘mass confusion’
(ABOVE: Photo by Michael, used under a Creative Commons license.) Councillor Shad Qadri will ask his colleagues at City Council to support a motion calling for Canada Post to recognize…
Student combines a passion for animals and art
“If I’m going to draw, it has to be something I’m passionate about.” Lions and tigers and bears. Stittsville artist Rebecca Woodrow loves them all. Drawing is her passion and,…
NOTEBOOK: New date added for water rate consultations
The City has added another public consultation session for proposed changes to water/sewer rates, and this one is nearby in Kanata. This one’s on Monday, April 4, from 7 to…
LETTER: Photo radar is a common sense way to reduce speed
(This letter was written in response to comments from Councillor Shad Qadri in his March 11 newsletter to residents.) Photo radar is just another tool to deter speeding and make our…
LIFE’S A DITCH: Ottawa Fire called to the rescue
Several accidents along Fallowfield Rd and Flewellyn Rd in #Stittsville. Please drive with caution. @OttawaFirePIO pic.twitter.com/zaHRVaVaQq — Todd Horricks (@ChiefHorricks) March 17, 2016 Ottawa Fire Services helped out with three cars…
Unique aqua physio clinic opens on Iber
PHOTO: Hydrathletics co-owner and manager Shawna Emmott along with founder Joe Stilwell. Photo by Devyn Barrie. “Taking the weight off, taking the pressure off… it allows people that have major…
GAIA JAVA: Amanda Bon and Danny Artuso March 18
Amanda and I have been in touch by email for a long time, and last summer we finally met, thanks to the hospitality of the Ambassador of Sweden! We…