GLOBE & MAIL: Kanata newspaper founded by 14-year-old is casualty of Postmedia-Torstar deal
2/2 Personally, much of what I've achieved in my life traces its roots back to the things I learned after I started the Kanata Kourier. Thank you to everyone who…
CFRA: Clothing donation bin stolen from Legion on Wednesday night
We are sad to report that 3 clothing bins in Kanata and 1 in Riverside South were stolen last night. Please help us watch for suspicious trucks and report any…
LETTERS: Lamenting the loss of the Stittsville News
We’ve been deluged with comments and letters from our readers about the demise of the Stittsville News. Here is a sample of what you’ve been saying. The last edition will…
New signs celebrate Goulbourn’s sesquicentennial family farms
(PHOTO: “We keep things going one way or another,” said Lillian Hobbs, 91, the owner of the Hobbs farm. When she was called up to receive her sign, she cracked:…
Kanata councillor wants to set up alternative to soon-to-be closed paper
Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson is looking to set up a community news site to replace the Kanata Kourier-Standard, which is to be closed in January, writes Paul Adams, an…
HIGH FIVE: Over 14,000 items collected for the food bank
A big community high five goes out to everyone who was involved in this year’s Fill the Bus event for the food bank Here’s a note from Stittsville Food Bank…
PHOTOS: Parade of Lights sets Stittsville aglow
A donkey, a water tank, a hot air balloon, marching bands, back flips, firefighters, disco balls, dogs, angels, snowmen, a beaver, politicians, bicyclists, candy canes, toothbrushes, and of course, Santa…
HIGH FIVE: Neighbourhood kids raise over $900 for Peever family
Congrats to Priscilla, Ellie, Ashlynn, Rosalyn, and Leah who spent the day outside today in Fringewood. They were selling hot chocolate and cookies to raise money for their neighbours, the…
This weekend’s Parade of Lights shaping up to be a festive spectacle
(PHOTO: Getting set for last year’s parade. Photo by Barry Gray.) Nearly sixty businesses, clubs, and other organizations have registered to enter a float in this year’s Parade of Lights,…
Richmond Curling Club is Richmond’s 200th Anniversary newest community sponsor
(via Richmond Village Association) The 2018 Organizing Committee wishes to thank the Richmond Curling Club for their generous in-kind use of their facilities for the June 15-17, 2018 weekend festivities…
PHOTOS: Music for Young Children hosts annual Rhythm Festival
(articles & photos via Music for Young Children) Last Saturday, November 25, The Bridge Church was filled with music and children’s laughter as Music for Young Children® presented their annual…
LEGION: New Year’s Eve Party, January 1 Open House, more
Here’s what’s coming up at the Stittsville Legion in the coming weeks… EUCHRE: On Tuesday, November 28th, Euchre was played at the Stittsville Legion. John Pentol had the most Lone…
Site plan submitted for Microtel Kanata hotel across from Tanger
The City of Ottawa has posted a site plan proposal for a 108-room Microtel hotel at 340 Huntmar Drive. That’s across from Tanger Outlets next to the Queensway, just south…
OC Transpo winter service includes Transitway extension to Moodie
(via OC Transpo) New OC Transpo winter schedules take effect on most routes on Christmas Eve. Use the Travel Planner to find the best options for your travels this winter. New routes and…
DEC 1 & 2: West Ottawa Ladies Chorus Christmas concert
(press release) Winter, the season of shorter days, grey skies and bone chilling temperatures is embraced by Canadians as their right of passage. Not only do we celebrate the season…