EDITORIAL: Dave Lee is waking up the neighbours
(ABOVE: A cake at Dave Lee’s election night party. Photo by Glen Gower.) I remember the first time I talked to Dave Lee. It was September 12, the morning after…
Stittsville student hosts second annual jewelry fundraiser for Nunavut
Last year, as a grade 12 student, I organized a charity sale called ALL THAT GLAM, a sale of gently-used jewelry and handbags to raise money for school breakfast programs…
Sun on the Floor make premiere appearance at Gaia Java this Friday
Sun on the Floor is the creation of Linda Vanderlee and Bob Muller, with additional harmonies and inspiration from Nathalie Falardeau. They sing and play for the love of music…
Halloween displays: Cherry Drive
This must be the most elaborate Halloween set-up in Stittsville. From October 29-31, trick-or-treaters can check out the Ghoul-bourn Spook Show on Cherry Drive. Owner Joseph Carbonetto says that last year…
Lee says he’s disappointed with voter turn-out
In a Facebook message to supporters today, Stittsville candidate Dave Lee said he is disappointed with low voter turnout on municipal election day. “The city voter turnout was at 30%.…
Halloween displays: Goulbourn Street
These photos were taken in Joe Chennette’s backyard on Goulbourn Street. He opens this creepy haunted yard on October 29 and 30 from 7:00pm-9:00pm, and from 6:00pm-8:30pm on October 31. More…
Stittsville school board trustee results
Here are the unofficial results as of Monday night. Public School Board (english) Candidate Votes % Sue Grant 5423 32.95 Andrea Ingham 828 5.03 Todd Johnson 1982 12.04 Lynn Scott…
Qadri gets a third term, Lee vows to keep him accountable
Incumbent Shad Qadri won a third term as Stittsville’s city councillor, but last-minute challenger Dave Lee earned a strong 40% of the vote.
LETTER: Proposed development on Fernbank raises concerns about flooding
(ABOVE: Stittsville residents Ian McKim, Jillian McKim, Gerry Kroll and Keldine FitzGerald are concerned about a proposed 140-unit housing development on marshlands off Fernbank Road. Photo by Barry Gray.) Editor’s…
Halloween displays: Vendevale Avenue
Great Halloween decor doesn’t have to cover the entire lawn or cost a couple of mortgage payments. Here’s a perfect example of a more restrained display on Vendevale Avenue at the home…
That’s a latte dogs: Dog Dayz at Quitters
Dog Dayz held a “Pack Walk” around Stittsville today, starting at Quitters Coffee on Stittsville Main Street. Dog Dayz is a dog training and care company based in Kanata. Owner Janet…
Poll reveals municipal candidates’ views on architecture and urban design
(Press release from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).) Candidates in Ottawa’s urban wards are far more likely to indicate support for policies aimed at improving the city’s architecture and…
SUNDAY DRIVE: The Pakenham Five-Span Bridge
Do you have a favourite “Sunday Drive” near Stittsville? Let us know about it on the comments below or send an email to feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca The Pakenham Five Span bridge was built…
Writers and photographers wanted!
We’d like to hear from Stittsville residents who want to contribute to this site. If you have a passion for a local topic or just love to write or take photos,…
Ottawa Municipal Election voting places open for 10 hours on Monday
(Press release from the City of Ottawa. You can find information about Stittsville’s candidates here.) All eligible electors are reminded that all 334 voting places for the 2014 Ottawa Municipal…