A list of Stittsville neighbourhood garage sales in 2017
Here’s a list of neighbourhood garage sales in Stittsville. Send us a note at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca with any updates! Bryanston Gate: Saturday, May 13, 8am-12pm Crossing Bridge: Saturday, May 27, 7am-12pm with a…
Historical Society event looks at the history of Stanley’s Corners
Join the Goulbourn Township Historical Society on Saturday, May 13 at 1:30pm for “What Went Down in Struggle Town?”, a presentation that will examine the settlement, historic figures, and structures,…
NOTEBOOK: We’re the guinea pigs for building better suburbs
The City of Ottawa sent out a press release earlier this week about progress on a long-term project called “Building Better and Smarter Suburbs”. (You can read the full press…
PHOTOS: Kentucky Derby event raises nearly $2,800 for DueNORTH
A fundraising event for DueNORTH Canada with a Kentucky Derby theme raised nearly $2,793 on Saturday afternoon. “It was great success, everyone seemed to have a great time and got into the…
LOCAL HEROES: Father and son honoured for lifesaving rescue
(PHOTO: Terrance Davidson, and his son Geoffrey received a Certificate of Valour for their actions to save a man’s life in January 2016. Photo via Ottawa Police Service – Imaging.)…
HIGHWAY ROBBERY: Wheels stolen from car at Carp Road Park and Ride
(PHOTO: When Jeff Levere arrived back at his car after work, he discovered that all four wheels were stolen.) Imagine getting dropped off at the Park and Ride following a…
PHOTOS: Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a very rainy Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street aka UmbrellaFest 2017. Lots of optimism and potential about the future of the neighbourhood!…
Tyrone Henry brings home the gold from World Para Hockey championship
(PHOTO: Tyrone Henry is a member of the Canadian National Sledge Hockey Team that won gold in South Korea. Photo by Barry Gray.) In 2010, a 13-year-old Tyrone Henry watched…
Carp’s St. Paul’s United Church is recruiting a music director
(via St. Paul’s) St. Paul’s United Church in Carp is seeking an enthusiastic and creative Music Director to provide music for Sunday worship services and lead the choir. Applications may be…
Odyssey Theatre spreads its roots with Canada 150 arts project
Ottawa’s Odyssey Theatre is recruiting Stittsville residents and community arts groups to participate in Spreading Roots, a community art project in conjunction with AOE Arts Council’s Neighbourhood Arts 150 project. The group…
Campaign aims to replace instruments destroyed in Kanata Montessori fire
A fire last week in a portable at the Kanata Montessori School destroyed many of the school’s musical instruments. David and Marie Haynes, who have kids who attend the school, are organizing…
Gaia Java a welcoming venue for up-and-coming musicians
(PHOTO: Greg Lee played to a crowd of friends, family and fans at Gaia Java on April 21.) MARIE TOOK A FIVE DOLLAR BILL OUT OF HER WALLET and with…
NOTEBOOK: Owners want to axe Palladium Autopark capacity limit
Oh the irony. A planning consultant says that a luxury auto dealership planned for Palladium Drive will be pedestrian friendly. I’ll admit, a lot of the information contained in the…
PHOTO: Shad gets shaved
Stittsville councillor Shad Qadri gets his hair cut on Sunday by Hair Donation Ottawa CEO Helene Hutchings at the annual event held at Algonquin College. The CHEO Bear and CHEO…
PHOTO: Turtle near Poole Creek
We spotted this guy (or gal?) on a path near Poole Creek on the weekend. It’s a snapping turtle, and they’re a common sight in Stittsville near creeks and…