City planners say Hazeldean link not needed for Potter’s Key
As expected, City staff say that a road link from Hazeldean to Minto’s proposed Potter’s Key neighbourhood isn’t necessary to handle traffic from the new subdivision. Two staff reports were posted…
Goulbourn synchro skaters off to a promising start
(article via the Goulbourn Skating Club) The Starlight synchronized skating teams hosted by the Goulbourn Skating Club couldn’t be off to a more promising start. The Beginner 2 team earned…
Open & closed in Stittsville for Family Day
Unless you work for the federal government, chances are you have the day off on Monday for Family Day. Most businesses and retail outlets are shut down. Here are a few…
ASHES TO ASHES: Trees to be removed in Amberwood
(via Councillor Shad Qadri’s weekly newsletter) In last week’s column, I shared news that Ladybird Park in Timbermere subdivision would undergo tree removal due to the hazard of the Emerald…
Proposal to name future Stittsville South park after Howard Maguire
(via City of Ottawa) In recognition of Howard A. Maguire’s demonstrated excellence, courage and exceptional service, the City of Ottawa has been asked to name a future park at 560…
Oops! We tore down your heritage farmhouse
(ABOVE: McCurdy House, 1899. “Farms & Families” by the Stittsville Women’s Institute, Tweedsmuir History Committee.) “Misunderstanding” was a big hit for the band Genesis in early 1980s. Stittsville was also…
HUBLEY: Kanata economy must be protected if Sens leave
(from Kanata South Councillor Allan Hubley’s weekly column) Many residents have expressed concern for the Senators moving from Kanata as part of the Lebreton proposals. I have shared your concern…
COMMENT: Developer’s plan won’t benefit species at risk in Kanata Lakes
ABOVE: The Blanding’s Turtle is one of the species at risk in the Kanata Lakes North land. After intensive negotiations with the provincial Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Kanata…
NOTEBOOK: Stittsville South zoning, french immersion, Huntmar-Maple Grove, more
STITTSVILLE SOUTH ZONING APPROVED This week the City’s Planning Committee unanimously approved a zoning change for a subdivision at Stittsville South, paving the way (pun intended) for a new residential development…
CBC: Dad of injured hockey player hopes criminal charges make players ‘think twice’
From CBC Ottawa: The father of a teenage hockey player who was injured in November during a game in Ottawa hopes that criminal charges laid against the teen who hit…
Jazz sextet “The Free Associations” at Gaia Java this week
We have had many jazz soloists, quite a few duos, and the occasional trio jazz combo in the shop. But I think this will be the first time we have…
Ottawa 2017 planning on the agenda for Stittsville Village Association
The Stittsville Village Association will hear from an organizer of Ottawa 2017 celebrations when they meet on Thursday, February 11. Marie-Soleil Bergeron is a project manager with Ottawa 2017, the group…
Jackson Trails residents ask for compromise on Minto subdivision
Jackson Trails Community Association (JTCA) president Omar Sultan believes there’s still an opportunity for Minto to change their plan for Potter’s Key, before it goes to the city’s Planning Committee…
Goulbourn Seahawks set records, win medals at Belleville swim meet
(PHOTO: The Goulbourn Seahawks at a meet last December in Gatineau. “I love the picture because it shows how swimming builds strength and confidence in our kids,” says parent Andrea Gregoire.)…
REAL ESTATE: How to stage a snowy exterior
How to best dress the exterior of your house to “wow” potential buyers during the white and cold wintery months is a challenge but also can be a lot of…