City staff uncovered GRC pool problems back in 2002
(Photo: The GRC pool under repair in May 2015.) A former Goulbourn councillor says an out-of-court settlement made a decade ago means we may never know who’s really responsible for problems…
LETTER: GoFundMe for 8-year-old girl’s surgery
I’m hoping that some of you will be able to help! A dear friend of mine (and fellow Stittsville mom Jen Martin) will be bringing her daughter to Ohio for…
LETTER: Who should control development in our city?
PHOTO: Construction equipment in front of the Bradley-Craig barn. Photo by Dan Pak. The citizens of Ottawa spend considerable time and money defining the type of community we want to…
PHOTOS: Bradley-Craig Farm photo walk
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thanks to everyone who joined us today to take photos of the Bradley-Craig farm! It was fun to swap stories, meet neighbours and have a look at all of…
QADRI: Here’s why bright lights are alright
From Councillor Shad Qadri’s email newsletter: Recently my office received an inquiry regarding the brightness of the street lights along the new Robert Grant Avenue. The street is designated as…
QADRI: Don’t skate on storm management ponds
From councillor Shad Qadri’s email newsletter: A stormwater management pond is an artificial pond that is designed to collect and hold stormwater. The stormwater management pond’s primary function is stormwater…
NOTEBOOK: Ecole Paul-Desmarais opens next week, new Gaia Java owners, more
22 décembre… la construction de notre édifice progresse bien. Il sera prêt pour le 28 janvier! pic.twitter.com/dTSOt7HubQ — Esc Paul-Desmarais (@EscPaulD) December 25, 2015 Premier rassemblement des Patriotes! Dans notre…
LETTER: Agricultural roots have a place in urban design
I think the fight to retain the barn in place was worth the effort and forced serious consideration of agricultural heritage. To me one of the most important lessons learned…
PHOTO: Cherry on top
Taken last weekend in front of the Cash for Trash junkyard on Flewellyn Road. Photo by Glen Gower. We love getting photos from our readers. Send your pics to feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca
Minto proposes gravel road access from Potter’s Key to Hazeldean
Councillor Shad Qadri provided an update today about the ongoing negotiations between Minto and city staff over the proposed Potter’s Key development. The development would be located between Echowoods and…
Celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Monkey in Kanata
via the Kanata Chinese Seniors Support Centre (KCSSC) We are pleased to inform you that the 2016 Chinese New Year Celebration Event will be held on February 14, 2016 (Sunday) from…
LEGION: Family breakfast on Feb 7 and more upcoming events
UPCOMING EVENTS The next monthly family breakfast will be held on Sunday, February 7th from 9 a.m to 12 noon. The cost is $6.00 per person. everyone in the community…
Notice to Kanata North residents re: mosquito control program
(via Councillor Marianne Wilkinson) IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: NUISANCE MOSQUITO CONTROL PROGRAM And Change in Meeting Dates (For Residents of Kanata North Only) NEXT WEEK A MAILING WILL BE PROVIDED TO CANADA…
Tree clearing at 6279 Fernbank starts February 1
ABOVE: Aerial via Bing Maps circa 2010. Residents near the land known as 6279 Fernbank received notice this week that tree cutting will begin as early as Monday.
City staff won’t pursue legal action for GRC repairs
(ABOVE: The GRC pool under renovation in May 2015.) City legal staff won’t be pursuing legal action to recoup the $4-million spent to fix structural deficiencies at the Goulbourn Recreation…