Snowmobiles not permitted on Trans Canada Trail, says Qadri
Shad Qadri shared this note in his weekly newsletter: Recently, residents have expressed concerns regarding the use of motorized vehicles on the Trans Canada Trail. Please note that motorized vehicles…
Registration now open Bell Warriors indoor football clinics
The Bell Warriors Football Club have booked 6 one-hour football clinic sessions for youth ages 8-16 the last two weeks of March and for every week in April. No experience…
Can you identify the ladies in this old photo?
EDITOR’S NOTE, JANUARY 30: The women in this photo were identified, but we’ve taken down the photo at the request of the family. Here’s the background. Earlier this month, Carol…
Progress on the egress: Sens say post-game traffic measures are helping
(Press release from the Ottawa Senators.) Canadian Tire Centre (@CdnTireCtr) and the Ottawa Senators (@Senators) announced today that their traffic management efforts, made in partnership with the City of Ottawa…
UPDATE: When is a sidewalk not a sidewalk?
Why can’t snow be cleared from the sidewalk on the Eagleson Road overpass? The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and the City of Ottawa are both blaming each other for what’s…
UPDATE: Tree removal begins on Fernbank property
Construction equipment began clearing trees on Thursday from the disputed development property at 6279 Fernbank Road. Neighbouring residents were hoping to delay the tree clearing until they had a chance to…
Hotel and restaurants planned for Tanger Phase 2
The City of Ottawa has received a site plan control application from RioCan for Phase 2 of the Tanger Outlets complex. It includes plans for a six-storey hotel and six free-standing…
PHOTO: Wishful thinking
Seen recently on Stittsville Main Street. Photo by Barry Gray. (He’s probably heading to that new indoor golf studio.) @StittsCentral @bwgrayphoto hope he doesn't use white balls — kellykavanagh…
First-hand account from last night’s school board meeting re: Munster Elementary
Editor’s note: Laura Rupert is a parent of two kids in Munster who supports keeping Munster Elementary School to stay open. She was at a school board meeting last night and sent…
The Beetle Squishers: Stittsville/Kanata tweens & teens form a rock band
In a cool Stittsville basement, eight young musicians aged 12-16 came together to form a rock band, calling themselves The Beetle Squishers. The name is a nod to their two…
Talented singer/songwriter Ron Mills plays at Gaia Java on January 23
Again this week we have another talented local singer/songwriter: Ron Mills. Ron’s songs are a blend of traditional folk, old country, blues and storytelling music that reflects his Northern Ontarioupbringing.…
UPDATE: Tree removal on Fernbank Road
On Saturday, we wrote about residents living near a disputed development property on Fernbank Drive who are concerned about tree removal that was slated to begin this week. Here’s the…
Jan Harder: “Suburban way of life is still the dream”
EDITOR’S NOTE: At today’s Planning Committee meeting, chair Jan Harder addressed the committee members and talked about her vision and goals for planning during this council term. Stittsville is one of…
LETTER: School board has failed Munster community
After years of the Ottawa Carleton School board neglecting and muzzling on-going issues at Munster Public School, parents finally had enough of their concerns not being heard and issues not…
LETTER: Clarification on Mini Muffins closure
Re: Parents lose cash and scramble for childcare after Mini Muffins closure, October 20 I am writing to you with concern for the article you published with regards to the…