OPEN HOUSE: Flowing Creek and Hobbs Drain regulations and hazard land mapping
The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) has completed hazard mapping studies for Flowing Creek and Hobbs Drains — tributaries of the Jock River. Members of the public are invited to an…
NOTEBOOK: Plastic bags and dog poop could be ok for green bin by next year
I hate writing about dog waste but I know it is a big issue for Stittsville residents. Under the current rules, dog owners are supposed to bring their doggie bags…
City updates plans for Johnwoods linear park
The Planning Department has received the revised plan for the Johnwoods Linear Park which will be located between Rosehill Drive and Maple Grove Road on the closed portion of Johnwoods…
New “Teacher of Year” category added to Stittsville Appreciation Awards
(via Councillor Shad Qadri’s office) The deadline is fast approaching for nominations for the 10th Annual Stittsville Appreciation Awards! It’s easy to show someone in our community your appreciation whether…
Here’s why it sounds like there are more planes flying over Stittsville these days
We’ve had a few readers ask why there are more planes flying over Stittsville lately. Here’s what the Ottawa Airport says: “There are the same amount of flights as usual,…
Three Stittsville hockey players compete in the NCAA Frozen Four
UPDATE: Clarkson defeated Ohio State 1-0 in the semi-final game, then went on to defeat Colgate 2-1 to win the championship. *** Three Stittsville players have made it to the…
A recap of the Stittsville Friendship Club’s February luncheon
The February Luncheon was a great success. We had chicken-a-la-king with roast potatoes which was very good and salad, tea and coffee. The desert was one of Barb Forbes’ lemon…
Horticultural Society picks winning photos in annual competition
These are the results of our 2018 Photography Competition Best in Show & Class 1: We See Thee Rise – a spring garden – Judith Cox (pictured above) Class 2:…
UPDATE: A wetland loophole closes slightly
Last September, Devyn Barrie wrote an article about wetlands called “A regulatory loophole you can drive a dump truck through”. In the story, local environmental activist Ken McRae (pictured above)…
Richmond Royals host alumni game on March 24
The Richmond Royals are running an alumni game on Saturday March 24 from 11am-1pm. 19 alumni will be playing against the current Richmond Royals Junior Hockey Team. Entry is only…
“FATHER OF KANATA”: Bill Teron’s master class on suburban design
“The widest range of diversity possible within the mobility of a tricycle…” –Bill Teron, the “Kanata Concept” Sad to hear that Bill Teron has passed away. Known as the “Father…
Stittsville Rams Atom B2 Team Bandits win gold at Kingston Hockey tourney
The Stittsville Rams Atom B2 Team Bandits won the gold at the Kingston Hockey Tournament this weekend, with a 3-2 overtime victory against the Cumberland Dukes. Their score this weekend…
Sooners and French Catholic board want to build a sports dome at Paul-Desmarais
The Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (the French Catholic school board) has sent in a planning proposal to the City of Ottawa, seeking permission to build a sports dome…
HIGH FIVE: Orangetheory members raise nearly $7,000 for ALS Canada
Members at Ottawa’s two Orangetheory Fitness studios raised nearly $7,000 for ALS Canada. One of the locations is right here in Stittsville at Huntmar & Hazeldean. “To raise that money,…
NOTEBOOK: No food forest (yet) for Blackstone Community Park
City of Ottawa staff received plenty of comments about the proposed plan for the new Blackstone Community Park, but in the end won’t be making any major changes for the…