Cutting prevention programs will only cost more down the road
(Ed Note: Councillor Gower originally published this article in his April 17th newsletter, but Stittsville Central felt it important that Stittsville residents realize the implications of the recent provincial budget…
Lions love to fish and provide camaraderie for visually impaired
BAIT – Blind Anglers International Tournament – an annual fishing tournament tradition for the visually impaired that has been happening for 30 years. Going into its 31st year, the tournament…
$13,454,897.10 reasons to love Stittsville
(Photo: Ontario Lottery and Gaming, Toronto, Ontario) Martin Aubé is one very happy man these days. Aubé dropped into Stittsville’s Petro Canada located on Hazeldean Road. While there, he did something…
UPDATE: Stittsville Lions Club urgently needs volunteers for flood areas – postponed due to road closures
This evening, the Stittsville & District Lions Club (SDLC) were urgently asked to help out in the neighbouring flood zones and asked Stittsville Central to get the message out. The…
Lot’s to do in Stittsville and area this weekend
(Bradley-Craig farm buildings. Photo: Barry Gray) The last weekend of April is proving to be a busy one with Stittsville playing host for many events. Here are just a few…
Students ‘taste test’ with Chef Corbin at Sacred Heart
(Drone shot of Sacred Heart High School from Peter Tremblay of Ottawa Drone Services) Celebrity chef, cookbook author and host of Food Network Canada’s popular shows The Incredible Food Race, Dinner…
Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society – important dates to note
The Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society (SGHS) was founded in 1962 and is run by volunteers. The group holds many events throughout the year, including monthly meetings with guest speakers, and are…
U-Rock Music School thanks community and so much more
Twenty-three years ago, Stittsville residents Cathy Hallessey and Brian Brodersen had an idea – to start a local music school and formed U-Rock Music School. They are a talented musical couple…
Traffic may be impacted by ongoing construction projects and a weekend rally
(Road construction in Ottawa. Photo: Flickr) Ottawa and area roadways, it seems, are always under construction. Below is a list of new project starts and some ongoing activities that may…
OC Transpo spring service changes
The OC Transpo spring service changes will take effect Sunday, April 21. First, there are a few spring services changes that are to come: Route 269 will be renumbered as…
Easter weekend – What’s opened and closed?
As this weekend is Easter long weekend, here are the hours for some of Stittsville’s local businesses and the City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of some schedule changes.…
Stittsville Lions Club holding electronic waste collection day
Do you have electronic waste waiting for a new home and cluttering up your basement? On April 27 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, you can drop off your unwanted…
Lets Talk About Trees – planting and maintenance essential to a healthier community
Last week, Councillor Glen Gower held his ‘Let’s Talk About Trees’ to a gathering of over 50 people at Hazeldean Gardens. He invited city staff —members from the Forestry Branch…
More homes coming to Fernbank Crossing
(Rendering of proposed back-to-back townhomes – Image Source: RJH Architecture) Novatech has submitted a proposal, prepared for eQ Homes, to the City of Ottawa to construct six back-to-back townhouse buildings…
The Urban Design Review Panel — changes suggested for proposed development
On April 5th, the Urban Design Review Panel of Ottawa held a meeting in which they discussed four development proposals — one of those proposals was to address the planned…