Main & Abbott Dance Band fundraser at the Legion (Dec 2)
The Stittsville Legion is in the process of raising funds for a new building. The Main & Abbott Dance Band is having a fundraiser on Saturday, December 2 at the…
Celebrating Goulbourn’s Canada 150 farms and families
(ABOVE: The Hobbs family farm at Lot 12, Concession 6, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County — now known as Mansfield Road just outside of Stittsville. This aerial photo was taken in the…
Volunteers needed for this year’s Stittsville Parade of Lights
(ABOVE: Faces all aglow at last year’s Parade of Lights. Photo by Barry Gray.) Yes, Santa Claus is definitely coming to town and the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) is hoping…
COMMENT: The “creative activism” behind the Rosehill Expressway launch
(PHOTO: Unveiling the Rosehill Expressway sign. Photo by C.W.) A huge thank you to my neighbours in Bryanston Gate, Fairwinds and Poole Creek Village for helping to open the Rosehill…
CBC: Residents throw ‘Rosehill Expressway’ party to protest spike in traffic
From CBC Ottawa: Some Stittsville residents are protesting the impending closure of what’s become a main thoroughfare in the west Ottawa community — by throwing a party. The “Rosehill Expressway”…
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2017 in Stittsville
(ABOVE: Wreaths at the cenotaph. Photo by Glen Gower.)
NOTEBOOK: Breaking down the City budget from a Stittsville perspective
Continued protection of our critical infrastructure and assets! Keeping our communities safe and vibrant! Making the environment a top priority! A progressive future for our city and its residents! That’s…
PHOTO: Autumn on the Old Quarry Trail
Thanks to Emma Moore for sharing this photo. The Old Quarry Trail is located across from the Hazeldean Mall, east of Eagleson. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community.…
NOTEBOOK: Shea Woods, Fairwinds parking, and a few odds and ends
AT CITY HALL City Council gave full approval today for the acquisition of 5 hectares of Shea Woods. The City will pay CRT (Claridge-Richcraft-Tamarack) Developments just over $1.5-million for about one-third of the…
LINKED: Plan now for vacant Canadian Tire Centre, city urges Sens
From Laura Osman / CBC News: Mayor Jim Watson says he doesn’t want to repeat the mistake other cities have made by leaving Ottawa’s NHL arena vacant when the team moves…
Remembrance Day display pays tribute to veterans with PTSD
(PHOTO: A bagpiper plays in front of a backlt Remembrance Day display in front of Dennis Burton’s home on Flewellyn Road.) Dennis Burton is a Navy veteran who served Canada for…
Tickets on sale Tuesday for Secret Eats Tour
(Press release via City of Ottawa) Ottawa 2017, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, is pleased to announce a new Agri 150 experience. Tickets for the Secret Eats Stittsville Tour will go…
LINKED: NeXT launches line of premium preserves and sauces
Via Carol Anne Meehan’s blog a video interview with Chef Michael Blackie from NeXT restaurant is introducing a new line of premium preserves and sauces, available for sale soon at the…
Jim Bryson announces December show at Quitters
(PHOTO: Jim Bryson at his studio in Stittsville, February 2016. Photo by Barry Gray.) Jim Bryson will bring his “Where the Bungalows Roam” 10th Anniversary mini-tour to Quitters Coffee on…
PHOTO: Autumn on the Trans Canada Trail
Thanks to Steve Benson for this photo of fall colours along the Trans Canada Trail. (We love seeing photos from in and around our community. Please send your pics to us at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca)…