NOTEBOOK: Stittsville South zoning, french immersion, Huntmar-Maple Grove, more
STITTSVILLE SOUTH ZONING APPROVED This week the City’s Planning Committee unanimously approved a zoning change for a subdivision at Stittsville South, paving the way (pun intended) for a new residential development…
CBC: Dad of injured hockey player hopes criminal charges make players ‘think twice’
From CBC Ottawa: The father of a teenage hockey player who was injured in November during a game in Ottawa hopes that criminal charges laid against the teen who hit…
Jazz sextet “The Free Associations” at Gaia Java this week
We have had many jazz soloists, quite a few duos, and the occasional trio jazz combo in the shop. But I think this will be the first time we have…
Ottawa 2017 planning on the agenda for Stittsville Village Association
The Stittsville Village Association will hear from an organizer of Ottawa 2017 celebrations when they meet on Thursday, February 11. Marie-Soleil Bergeron is a project manager with Ottawa 2017, the group…
Jackson Trails residents ask for compromise on Minto subdivision
Jackson Trails Community Association (JTCA) president Omar Sultan believes there’s still an opportunity for Minto to change their plan for Potter’s Key, before it goes to the city’s Planning Committee…
Goulbourn Seahawks set records, win medals at Belleville swim meet
(PHOTO: The Goulbourn Seahawks at a meet last December in Gatineau. “I love the picture because it shows how swimming builds strength and confidence in our kids,” says parent Andrea Gregoire.)…
REAL ESTATE: How to stage a snowy exterior
How to best dress the exterior of your house to “wow” potential buyers during the white and cold wintery months is a challenge but also can be a lot of…
LEGION: Valentine’s Cabaret and more upcoming events
SEMINAR: Wednesday Feb 10, 2016 at 11:00. Navigating the Health Care System. Free lunch to follow To reserve your seat call Ron Currie at 613-406-7127. Valentine’s Day Cabaret Dinner and Dance presented by The…
Ottawa Fire responds to Fairwinds West gas leak
via Devyn Barrie / 960 News: Crews from Ottawa fire and Enbridge were called to the scene of a gas leak Monday morning. Ottawa fire confirmed to 960 NEWS the leak…
PHOTOS: Celebrating Chinese New Year at Kungfu Bistro
Margarita Chen and her staff at Kungfu Bistro celebrated the Chinese New Year, marking the arrival of the Year of the Monkey on Monday night. Celebrations featured a traditional Chinese…
Water service interruptions on Losino Crescent in Blackstone
(via Councillor Shad Qadri) Please note that due to a water main repair on Losino Crescent (near Westphalian) in Blackstone, clients may experience interruptions in water service. Water service is…
Ash trees to be removed from Ladybird Park
(via Councillor Shad Qadri) The City is continuing with its removal of Ash trees as a result of the Emerald Ash Borer. The removal area for this location (Ladybird Park at…
COMMENT: French high school is a “bonne affaire” for Stittsville
ABOVE:The official ribbon cutting took place on Thursday and included students, staff and special guests. Photo via @EscPaulD The opening of Ecole Paul-Desmarais is a really big deal (“une bonne…
Public meeting Tuesday for proposed retirement home on flea market land
There’s a public meeting planned to discuss the 5-storey retirement home that’s proposed for the old flea market lands on Hazeldean Road at Stittsville Main. The meeting is on Tuesday,…
Melnyk envisions “entertainment-driven” transformation of Canadian Tire Centre
The Ottawa Citizen reports today on what the future could hold for the Canadian Tire Centre if the Senators end up moving downtown. Eugene Melnyk said the Senators have a plan…