Splash pads, skateboards top resident suggestions for park upgrades
(PHOTO: John Hughes wants to see an upgrade or an entirely new skatepark in Stittsville. And sooner rather than later. Photo by Jordan Mady.) Last month, councillor Shad Qadri asked…
Stittsville Village Association hosts election debate on September 28
The Stittsville Village Association is hosting a candidate debate on Monday, September 28 at Stittsville United Church. All four candidates have been invited to attend the debate, which will run…
RESPONSE: City staff are reviewing Huntmar/Maple Grove intersection
(City councillor Shad Qadri responded to a resident’s letter about traffic at Huntmar & Maple Grove.) I have had City Traffic staff review the intersection of Maple Grove and Huntmar…
FIELD TRIPS: Candlelit Labyrinth, Fibrefest, Discovery Tour
Three suggestions for interesting nearby events this weekend… Light up the Labyrinth in Carleton Place, Friday, September 11: From 6:30-9:30pm, the warm glow of more than 600 candlelit luminaries will flicker…
West Ottawa Ringette open house on Sunday
On Sunday September 13th at 4pm the West Ottawa Ringette Association (WORA) is inviting girls between the ages of 4 -14 years to come try the sport of ringette!
UPDATE: Eagleson Road sidewalk work to start this fall
Here’s a note from Kanata North councillor Marianne Wilkinson with an update on the Eagleson Road sidewalk situation. You may recall the odd situation last winter, when city staff stopped…
Pre-budget consultation planned for September 29
City councillors Shad Qadri and Marianne Wilkinson are co-hosting a pre-budget consultation on September 29 at Mlacak Centre. It’s part of a new consultation approach to the city budget being…
New Park-and-Ride planned near Richcraft Recreation Complex
OC Transpo and councillor Marianne Wilkinson are hosting a public meeting on Thursday, September 27 at 7:00pm at the Richcraft Recreation Complex in Kanata North about a new Park-and-Ride. Here’s a…
Turtles hatch at Stitt Street Park!
Remember back in June when Karla Torres and her kids helped build an enclosure for a nest of snapping turtles? Well, she sent us an update (and photos) on Saturday: “The baby turtles from…
Richard Brooks brings ‘folk music for everyone’ on September 11
Richard was originally a part of a well-known duo in the UK. Now living in Canada he has developed a repertoire as a folk singer with a distinctive Celtic style.…
Third year’s a charm for Aperitivo
(Photos by Barry Gray) The owner of Aperitivo restaurant at the Kanata Centrum didn’t want to jinx his business with a first or second birthday party, but he’s going all…
LOST & FOUND: Has anyone seen Arthur the cement dog?
Heather Davis lives in Katimavik and asked us if we could help find Arthur. It’s a cement lawn ornament that she’s had for years. “Someone took him for a ‘walk’…
LETTER: A few ideas to improve traffic flow on Huntmar
(Here’s a letter that Andre Hallam wrote to councillor Shad Qadri, with some ideas for improvements to Huntmar Drive. Pictured above is the intersection of Huntmar and Maple Grove, recently…
Something fishy with Carp River pathway plan, say observers
(Above: A heron and ducks swim along the Carp River between Hazeldean and Maple Grove. This photo looks north towards Maple Grove from the Hazeldean Road Bridge.) After years of delay,…
Comments of the week: Heritage, Vandalism, Roundabouts, more
Every week we get lots of comments from our readers on our web site, via email, and social media. Here’s a sample of what we heard this week. Add your thoughts…