How one group of residents is helping Syrian families come to Canada
“If not me, who? I need to do something,” said Olivia Nixon when she became aware of the plight of the Syrian refugees. She wasn’t the only one compelled to…
Successful tourney for SKM Software Stingers at Play On
(ABOVE: Councillor Shad Qadri took some time out to speak with the boys following the game.) The SKM Software Stingers of Stittsville participated in the Play On! tournament on July…
GAIA JAVA: Gretchen Martin with Alan Sandeman on July 15
Once again the ‘Dynamic Duo’ will be entertaining this coming Friday at Gaia Java. Although both are very competent artists in their own right, they occasionally join forces to great effect,…
Eva von Jagow to represent Canada at One Young World Summit
(Above: Eva von Jagow pictured above at the Youth Spirit of the Capital Awards earlier this year.) Stittsville’s Eva von Jagow has been chosen to represent Canada at the One…
FOOD TRUCKS: Keeping it cool with Mellow Yellow
(Photo by Devyn Barrie.) The Stittsville food truck scene already has a good amount of variety. Anne Wilby (pictured above) plans to add a lot more with Mellow Yellow. Wilby is…
STITTSVEGAS PODCAST: Marijuana dispensary, refugees, local band at Bluesfest
Devyn Barrie put together another strong Stittsvegas podcast this week. Guests include: Franco Vigile about the new Magna Terra medical marijuana dispensary set to open soon on Iber Road. Rev. Grant…
Medical imaging centre will open this fall on Stittsville Main Street
Here’s a note from Councillor Shad Qadri about a medical imaging centre opening at 1609 Stittsville Main Street later this year. That’s next door to the Dynacare medical lab next to…
Marijuana dispensary opening soon on Iber Road
(Photo via Facebook.) From beads to buds… Magna Terra, a medical marijuana dispensary, will be opening soon at 83 Iber Road, in the space formerly occupied by Dragon’s Lair Beads. Here’s their…
VIDEO: Stittsville’s Marks Records is a big deal on Vine
Video produced by Devyn Barrie for StittsvilleCentral.ca… more about Marks Records here.
THIS OLD HOUSE: Lytle family puts Stittsville Main Street home up for sale
(ABOVE: Cathy Lytle stands in front of her family’s home at 1495 Stittsville Main Street. Photo by Devyn Barrie.) After more than a century on Stittsville Main Street, the Lytle…
Three Stittsville properties on the agenda at Committee of Adjustment
The City of Ottawa’s Committee of Adjustment will decide on three Stittsville applications on July 20. 5897 FERNBANK The owner, Farmhouse Investments Inc., wants to subdivide the land into two separate…
GAIA JAVA: Howie Hooper with Shawn Brown on July 8
Once again we are delighted to tell you that the great Howie Hooper is coming in to play again, and this time his sound will be embossed by the pedal…
OC Transpo fall service changes will include service to Blackstone
Highlights: 30-minute service from Blackstone to Terry Fox; Tweaks to 92 evening schedules to match shifts at Tanger Outlets; New service to DND Carling Campus. (Memo via OC Transpo General Manager John…
COMMENT: Ice those plans for changes to minimum snowplow standards
(Snow removal in Fairwinds. Photo by Hien Hoang.) Forgive me for being cynical, but when you schedule a presentation about snowplow service during the first week of July, and only…
Councillor seeks feedback on Fernbank sign and landscaping
(via Councillor Shad Qadri) UPDATE, JULY 25: Results from the voting are 54% for Option 3, 21% for Option 2, 16% for Option 4 and 9% for Option 1. “I liked…