COLA: Put the “public” back in landfill Public Liaison Committee
As one of the conditions for operating the expanded Carp Road Landfill, Waste Management had to establish a Public Liaison Committee (PLC) to “provide a forum for public concerns to…
Stittsville’s Station 81 gets a new firetruck
You could say that the firefighters at Stittsville’s Station 81 are pumped after the delivery of an updated firetruck. The 2013 KME Kovatch Rescue Pump (pictured above at the station) officially…
Update on ash tree removal in Timbermere and Amberwood
We’ve had a few questions from readers about tree removal in Stittsville over the past couple of weeks. City forestry crews cut down ash trees in Lady Bird Park in Timbermere…
Goulbourn Historical Society brings heritage alive this Saturday
(Photo: Part of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society’s “Pioneer Potraits” exhibit, from the GTHS archives.) The Goulbourn Historical Society’s heritage celebration event is at the Stittsville Library this Saturday from…
Planning Committee gives ok to Potter’s Key, with conditions
“What we have ultimately ended up with was two victories out of many requests… Councillor Qadri worked really hard, along with some of the other councillors, to negotiate the motion.…
New Orangetheory gym opening next to Food Basics on Hazeldean
Orangetheory Fitness, a new gym on Hazeldean Road next to the Food Basics, is expected to open later this spring. “We are under construction now and our sign should ideally be…
Gretchen Martin with Alan Sandeman at Gaia Java on Friday
Of all the artists who play at Gaia Java, I think I have had the most requests about ‘when are they playing again?’ for Gretchen Martin. When she arrives…
Fairwinds Annual General Meeting on Wednesday
The Fairwinds Community Association invites all neighbours to our Annual General Meeting onWednesday February 24, 7:30pm at the Stittsville Sobeys (Carp @ Hazeldean Road) upstairs in the community kitchen. Meet…
PHOTO: Winter trees
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COMMENT: Seven reasons why a proposed drive-thru doesn’t fit on Stittsville Main
Is a drive-thru appropriate on a traditional main street? In some places yes, but the drive-thru proposed for Stittsville Main Street falls far short of what city planners say should be allowed. A fast food…
BUZZ KILL: Kanata North votes for mosquito control
UPDATE (FEB 24): Councillors approved the “mosquito levy” today at City Council. Our neighbours in Kanata North have voted in favour of a mosquito control program that will add about…
LEGION: Darts, trip to the slots, more
On Friday, February 26th, Barb Forbes will be serving cabbage rolls from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. come and enjoy. DARTS: Mixed Trips Tournament will be held on Saturday, February…
Carp residents still trying to “Buy the Village Green”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A few weeks back we published an article about projects funded through a “Community Initiative Fund” for the Carp Road Landfill. As part of an agreement with the City…
VIDEO: Jim Bryson’s The Depression Dance
Jim Bryson released a new video today for his song The Depression Dance. “A video project in which we had people send us “dancing” videos. They arrived from all over…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus: Invitation to join open house rehearsals
(via West Ottawa Ladies Chorus) Get your voice out of the bathroom and automobile and bring it to a music rehearsal. The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus is having Open House…