Hair Donation Ottawa gives over $126,000 to local hospitals
(Press release via CHEO Foundation and The Ottawa Hospital Foundation.) Hair Donation Ottawa, an annual, non-profit cancer research fundraiser held in April, raised $126,000 for cancer research at The Ottawa…
Possible sighting of Holly the Goldendoodle in Kanata North
Volunteers searching for Holly the Goldendoodle haven’t lost hope that the dog can still be found. This week they’re following up on a possible sighting in Kanata North.
HEADS UP: New exhibition about hats at the Stittsville Library
(Above: Tracey Donaldson puts the finishing touches on the display case. Photo via the Goulbourn Museum.) During the month of August the Goulbourn Museum will be showcasing a new exhibition…
“Geeked Out” toy sale coming to old Kanata Target location August 29-30
The Ottawa Chapter of The Doctor Who Society of Canada (DWSC) and members of the Canadian Dalek Empire will be invading the Geeked Out Limited Edition Toy & Collectible Sale…
Neighbourhood no place for wrecking yard, say residents
(ABOVE: Neighbours Susan Schaefer (left) & Joan McCagg. Photo by Jordan Mady.) EDITOR’S NOTE: Three years ago, the Cash For Trash auto wrecking yard opened on Flewellyn Road, much to…
Bits and Baits closes its doors on September 5
The owners of Bits and Baits will be putting up a “gone fishing” sign for good when they close down at the start of September. The bait and tackle store…
Comments of the week: Election candidates, wetlands, cycling safety, 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…
Puppets set to take over Almonte this weekend
EDITOR’S NOTE: Our family has been attending The Puppets Up! festival for the past few years and it is one of our favourite local events. Almonte is about a 20 minute…
Senators to hold part-time recruitment fair August 13-15
(via the Ottawa Senators) The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, Canadian Tire Centre, and Sensplex want your help in creating raving fans for life! We are a welcoming workplace and look…
City of Ottawa rules for election signs
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) With the announcement today of the 2015 federal election on Monday, October 19, 2015, the City of Ottawa reminds candidates of municipal regulations on election…
Covered Bridge, ‘Wiches Cauldron go underground at the Diefenbunker
(via the Diefenbunker) On Friday, August 7, cool down underground with a beer, food, and chocolate pairing at the Diefenbunker. Sample four different craft beers, each paired with a savoury…
Liberals, NDP plan official campaign kick-offs in the coming days
The Liberals will officially kick off their campaign for Carleton on August 8 and the NDP will launch their campaign on August 16.
19 years and counting for the Kunstadt Open Tennis Tournament
(via Kunstadt Sports.) It has been 19 years since the Kunstadt family first established what would become Ottawa’s longest lasting open Tennis tournament. It wasn’t the business potential or charitable…
Dragon’s Lair Beads is leaving Stittsville for Almonte
After over a decade in Stittsville, Dragon’s Lair Beads is moving to Almonte at the end of the summer. “With our lease being up at the end of August…
Fundraising begins for Stittsville hockey trip to Europe
(Above: Erik Wilson and Owen Watt at Sobeys selling raffle tickets.) Look at these smiling faces! Sixteen boys are heading to Europe next year to play hockey. A 10-day program for…