Explore the city this weekend at Doors Open Ottawa
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) This weekend, June 6 and 7, explore your city during Doors Open Ottawa. This event offers an opportunity to discover the secrets that…
Special Investigations Unit investigates collision at Huntmar & Hazeldean
UPDATE: Roads in the area have re-opened as of about 4:30pm. Also, the SIU has suspended its investigation into the crash. Due to prelim info received regarding injuries to woman…
Volunteer firefighters continue 70-year tradition in Stittsville
(Above: Stittsville’s volunteer firefighters in front of Station 81. Photo by Barry Gray.) Stittsville’s main fire station is still staffed by volunteers, who are part of a community tradition that…
Over 1,200 people fill out public high school survey so far
The public interest group behind stittsvillepublichighschoolnow.com has posted an online survey to help gauge whether Stittsville requires a public high school.
Liberal candidate and supporters help clean up Stittsville Main Street
(Press release from the Chris Rodgers campaign team.) Federal Liberal candidate Chris Rodgers led a group of supporters on Stittsville Main Street this past Sunday as they participated in the Tim Horton’s Cleaning the…
Double bill: jazz guitar/trumpet and a capella group at Gaia Java
This week we have the pleasure of bringing you two different performance groups in one evening. First a jazz duo of guitar and trumpet, secondly a local group that specialises…
First Music ROX Fund 2015 recipients chosen by Stittsville’s U-Rock Music School
(Press release from U-Rock Music School.) Two aspiring young musicians have been selected to receive this year’s Music ROX Fund from Stittsville’s U-Rock Music School. Kate Magnan, 13, and Shiane…
What can be done about Stittsville’s dog waste problem?
This image was shared by Stittsville resident Kristin Harcoff. It shows a pair of concrete barriers at the end of Maple Grove Road near Alon Street, at the edge of…
LETTER: Bring light rail to Stittsville
Re: Ottawa infrastructure lags behind, says Stittsville transit commissioner I hope now that Stittsville is fortunate enough to have one of our own on the city transit commission that this gent…
VIDEO: Timelapse of Saturday’s storm
Here’s a video shot by Chris Griffith on Saturday showing storm clouds over Bandmaster Park in Fairwinds.
Survey launched to collect info about a public high school in Stittsville
The group that’s lobbying for a new public high school in Stittsville launched a survey today to gather more data from residents. Here’s a letter they’ve sent out:
New co-prime minsters elected at Sacred Heart
Students at Sacred Heart Catholic High School voted today on May 28 to decide who would become their new co prime minister of student council. Paul Smith and Jessica Dassanayake…
Ottawa Fire will be knocking on doors June 1-8 to check on smoke alarms
(Press release via the City of Ottawa.) Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) firefighters will be out in the community during the first week of June to encourage residents to install, test…
Ottawa infrastructure lags behind, says Stittsville transit commissioner
Stittsville has an official voice when it comes to public transportation in town. That voice belongs to resident Francois Malo.
PHOTO: Beautiful night on the trails
Here’s a photo from Stittsville resident Christopher Skinner. This trail is just west of Westridge, a bit north of the spot where the trail splits. He writes: “Beautiful night for…