Intenseffex supports local charities while offering fair and affordable PPE for the community
During this pandemic, Intenseffex has strived to find the most affordable and fair PPE pricing for the community. It has been challenging with the unstable supply chains as well as price-gouging by some.
City brings fitness, creative arts, and special interests right into your home
The City’s new Virtual Arts and Recreation Centre opens opportunities to get fit, learn a new language, recipe or instrument, or discover your talents with a brush and palette –…
Danny Kingsbury kicks off Hang a Moon, Feed a Family fundraiser
January and February can be difficult months for Canada’s food banks as the spirit of giving over the holiday season has quieted somewhat. Many of you know, Stittsville resident Danny Kingsbury has been sharing his incredible photos…
Two early morning fires in Stittsville and Kanata South moments apart
(An early morning fire at the La Cucina Ristorante on Hazeldean Road – December 6, 2021. Photo: Ottawa Fire Service) Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call at 2:01 a.m.…
22 years ago the Ice Storm of ’98 gripped Stittsville from January 5 – 18
It was considered by many to be the “Storm of the Century” as it started off innocently at the beginning of January 1998 as a light freezing drizzle. The accumulation of freezing rain over several days created havoc and turmoil…
Stittsville’s Heather Larmer recognized by Canadian Defence Review for her accomplishments
For years when you heard the terms Aerospace and Defence they were usually associated to a male dominated field as a career choice. For one Stittsville resident…
Final episodes of Jeopardy! air with Alex Trebek
For 37 years, Alex Trebek brought you the quiz clues to questions on a wide range of topics. Alex was the host of Jeopardy!, followed worldwide and created by Merv Griffin, from 1984 until his death on November 8, 2020.
Cousin Eddie’s left town – Turcotte’s Griswold Christmas Vacation brings 2020 to an incredible end
Stittsville is a long way from Colorado, where many scenes for Christmas Vacation were shot in 1989, but for the month of December 2020, Stittsville residents and those from afar…
PHOTOS: Memorable stories from 2020 that got everyone through the year that was
There is no question that 2020 was a year of challenge for many, but through it all Stittsville Central brought you 458 uplifting stories from our Stittsville community
OC Transpo fares and Ottawa Police Service fees to rise January 1st
All OC Transpo fares, except the EquiPass, Community Pass, and Access Pass, will increase by an average of 2.5 per cent. Effective January 1, 2021, Ottawa Police Services will be charging…
Mattamy Homes phase 8 application received by city
Fotenn Planning + Design has submitted applications to the City for the last phase (Phase 8) of Mattamy’s Fairwinds subdivision plan and a Minor Zoning By-law Amendment.
Kizell Management reactivates application for 5618 Hazeldean Road
Novatech submitted a proposed development application in 2016 on behalf of Kizell Management for 5618 Hazeldean Road. Having been on hold since 2016, the application was updated in December 2019 and reactivated.
COMMENT: Stittsville’s community spirit rises in 2020
The holidays are a time to reflect and look back on the year that was. We spend time with our loved ones, share the annual feast and find joy in giving to others. Albeit, Grinch stealing Christmas is a palpable theme this year.
Fill the Bus raises thousands of pounds of food for those in need
On December 19, residents, City staff , OC Transpo and Loblaw company stores came together to ensure that the 36th annual ‘Fill the Bus’ food drive was a success. It is Ottawa’s largest single-day grocery store food drive.
Update on library services during holidays and lockdown
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be scaling back some of its services in compliance with the provincial shutdown set to begin on December 26. OPL will offer “curbside” returns and holds pickup…