Sacred Heart student delivers speech as part of national youth forum
Stephen Hickson, a Grade 12 student at Sacred Heart Catholic High School, was a participant in last week’s Forum for Young Canadians. He delivered a speech in front of his…
Residents with history of frozen pipes encouraged to run water
(The City of Ottawa issued this notice to all city residents last week. There were 120 residences within Stittsville Ward who’ve received a letter about the issue. “These are properties…
Round-up of March Break programs in Stittsville
(To add your March Break program to this post, please email feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca)
How to report a pothole
One of Ottawa’s great winter and spring traditions is avoiding all of the potholes on our streets and highways. There are two ways that you can report a pothole to…
PHOTO: Six feet of rock delivered to 6279 Fernbank
In the photo below, Fernbank resident Ian McKim stands in front of a pile of rocks delivered today at 6279 Fernbank Road, just behind his property. The rock pile is one…
Stittsville family hit by huge Hydro One bill
The Ottawa Sun has a story today about the Garby family who live on Lloyadex Crescent in Stittsville. The Hydro One bill for their bungalow was $333. Meanwhile, residents who…
PHOTOS: Rams defeat Packers in double overtime to win series
The Stittsville Rams defeated the Arnprior Packers 4-3 in double overtime tonight, winning game seven their best-of-seven series and advancing to play the Renfrew Timberwolves in the Valley Division. Mitch…
Zoning bylaw amendment for 5786 Fernbank (aka Fernbank Crossing)
The City as received a new zoning by-law amendment application for the land at 5786 Fernbank Road: Zoning By-law Amendment application to rezone the subject property from DR to R3Z, R2P[703],…
Goulbourn Museum turns 25 this year and they want your photos of the building
(Republished from the Goulbourn Museum’s blog.) In celebration of the Museum’s 25th year in Goulbourn, we would like to round up as many vintage photographs of the building as possible…
Stittsville trainer involved in altercation suspended until 2017
The following is a statement from the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association (SMHA). Following a playoff game on February 18, 2015 a member of the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association (SMHA) minor…
PHOTO: Pond rink off Beverly Street
Barry Gray took this photo earlier this week. It’s just off Beverly Street where Poole Creek forms a pond. Do you have a great photo of Stittsville? Send it along…
West Ottawa Board of Trade announces Peoples Choice Award Winners
The West Ottawa Board of Trade announced the winners in their 16th annual Peoples Choice Awards at a gala on Thursday night at the Brookstreet. The awards celebrate business excellence in…
Brown Bear owner wants a level playing field for private daycares
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tamara Brown (photo above by Barry Gray) owns the three Brown Bear Day Care centres in Stittsville. In Part 1 of our interview, she explained how all-day kindergarten is hurting daycare centres in…
Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre proposed for West Carleton
Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre wants to build a new facility at 1883 Bradley Side Road. The City has received new proposals for a zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment that…
Registration for City’s spring/summer rec programs starts March 2
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) The Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs are now online at ottawa.ca for spring and summer programs. Choose from a wide variety of activities…