Stittsville Central turns 5 years old
On this day five years ago, Stittsville Central made its first appearance on-line. Founder Glen Gower, who had previously created Ottawa Start on-line, wanted to share local stories with the…
Here are some items that came our way you should be aware of in the upcoming days and weeks. First and foremost, there will no Market at the Barn this…
Check your LOTTARIO tickets – you could be $10,000 richer
Dig out those old tickets – you may doing a ‘happy dance’ this long weekend! You have two weeks to claim a LOTTARIO prize worth $10,000 from the Saturday, September 15, 2018 draw. The…
Park namings to honour Alfred McCoy and Mark Yakabuski
The Community and Protective Services Committee approved commemorative naming proposals for two new parks in Stittsville on August 29, 2019. The Committee has given approval for the proposed “Alfred McCoy Park”…
West Ottawa Ringette hosting Come Try Ringette open house
Have you ever wanted to find out more about the game of Ringette? Opportunity knocks as the West Ottawa Ringette Association (WORA) are holding their open house – Come Try Ringette…
District A4 Governor’s golf gournament hosted by the Stittsville District Lions Club
(Clockwise left to right: Bonnie Sue, Beth, Bob and Brenda Lee Lewis. All photos provided by Beth Lewis) On August 18th it was a day filled with fun and golf…
5 big moves that will affect the future of Ottawa – joint committee meeting to take place
(5 Big Moves Logo – City of Ottawa) On Thursday, August 29 a significant joint meeting will be held between the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee and the Planning Committee…
Ottawa Police Service back to school safety tips for kids and adults
This week and next, children will be returning to school and many will be busing, walking and riding their bikes to their destinations. The Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists and…
Come up with a deal we all can live with – the Carp Road landfill
Editor’s Note: It may seem that all issues with the Carp Road landfill have been quiet, but West Carleton resident Harold Moore tells us that … ‘we will see work…
Sultan Farm Sanctuary – tour the sunflowers and support the animals
(Sultan Sanctuary Farm – field of sunflowers. All photos: Jessica Sultan) A drive down Flewellyn Road in the past week will have treated you to the sight of 8 acres…
Dementia Awareness Training at Goulbourn Museum – August 29
Earlier this year Goulbourn Museum staff underwent training with the Alzheimer’s Society to make the Museum more inclusive for visitors affected by Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Since then, they have been…
Stittsville’s Daniel Brown off to 2019 UK World Championship in Obstacle Course Racing
(Daniel Brown is an Ambassador for Force 5 Equipment – his sponsor. Photo: Stittsville Central) He is from Stittsville, 15 years old, a grade 11 student at South Carleton High…
Dog park clean-up time around the corner and in the woods – Shea Woods that is
(Responsible Dog Owners Canada (RDOC) Park Clean-Up Day. Photo: RDOC) It is that time of year again, when Stittsville’s local dog park needs a good clean. ‘Park Clean-Up Days’ are held by…
Long-time Stittsville resident Lloyd Maguire passes away
(The original Stittsville News building on Stittsville Main Street.) Lloyd Maguire, along with his brother Howard, were newspaper and printing legends in our once small community and the area for…
Zida Academy celebrates their grand opening in Stittsville
Zida Academy held their grand opening this past week. The new school was opened in Stittsville because the owners fell in love with the community — its village feel and the lush…