Eagleson northbound on-ramp to Queensway westbound closed December 1-5
From the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The Eagleson northbound on-ramp to Highway 417 westbound will be closing from Monday, December 1, to December 5 for necessary culvert replacement work. Our Contractor will be…
Stittsville Parade of Lights is this Saturday, and they rather urgently need more volunteers
There’s an urgent need for volunteers at the Parade of Lights November 29 from 5:30pm until end of parade. There are lots of tasks that you can help with, including…
West Ottawa Soccer Club announces search for General Manager
The West Ottawa Soccer Club (WOSC) announced today that Bjorn Osieck will be exploring new career opportunities in the New Year. He will continue to serve the Club until January 31, 2015.
Rick Hayes with R.W. Haller at Gaia Java this Friday
At this time of year, as the weather can develop a frosty edge, you might be grateful to live in a land-locked region safe from the storms that the sea…
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…
Pretty Pots takes part in Homes for the Holidays tour
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…
Quitters a mix of star power and good coffee
Since opening on Thanksgiving weekend, Quitters has quickly become Stittsville’s biggest tourist attraction, thanks to a celebrity owner (Kathleen Edwards) combined with good coffee and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Here’s a guest…
“Unite for the McKnight’s” benefit concert on November 27
A benefit concert is being held at the Stittsville Lions Club Hall on Thursday, November 27 to raise money for the McKnight family. The concert features Louis Schryer, The Backsliders, Hacks…
Low enrolment puts Munster Elementary School at risk of closure
EDITOR’S NOTE: Low enrolment at Munster Elementary is putting the facility at risk of closure. The school board is holding a public meeting in December to discuss options to keep the school…
Boyd House: Who were James and Jane Boyd? (Part 2)
EDITOR’S NOTE: This series on Boyd House, an old stone farmhouse on Huntmar Drive, originally appeared a year ago on OttawaStart.com. We’re updating and republishing the original research over the next few…
New Plan of Subdivision for 950 Terry Fox Drive
A new Plan of Subdivision has been submitted by SPB Developments to the City of Ottawa for “245 dwelling units (singles, towns, low-rise apts) on 5 local roads with a…