Bryan Adams stopped in at Quitters on Saturday afternoon
UPDATE, MARCH 15: Kathleen posted photographic evidence of the visit to her Instagram account. “Yes he did love my vegan carrot loaf.” It’s the biggest celebrity sighting in Stittsville…
EDITORIAL: Good neighbours need to communicate, even developers
(Above: Part of the land cleared recently at 6279 Fernbank Road, south of Elm Crescent. Photo taken February 14, 2015.) If I’m going to build a new deck in my backyard,…
Heritage enthusiasts encouraged to join museum board
(Press release from the Goulbourn Museum.) Combine a love of heritage with your personal skills and play a role in the success of Goulbourn Museum. The Museum is governed by…
UPDATE: Developer says Fernbank tree clearing needed for accurate testing data
(Above: Some of the land that’s been cleared in preparation for testing. Photo taken on February 14, 2015.) For more than a month, residents living near 6279 Fernbank have been…
Kanata councillor’s town hall includes presentations about upcoming developments near Stittsville
Kanata North councillor Marianne Wilkinson is holding a town hall meeting next week that includes a presentation about the plans for several new projects just north of the Queesnway near…
Fight breaks out between trainer and ref at Stittsville hockey game
CBC Ottawa is reporting about an ugly alteration between a referee and a trainer at the end of a hockey game at Johnny Leroux Arena on Wednesday night. Police were…
More public pressure is needed to get a high school, says Scott
(Above: Public board trustee Lynn Scott.) Over 50 people were at Johnny Leroux Arena Thursday night to hear the latest about the push for a public high school in Stittsville. A…
Munster Elementary to remain open, for now
Public school board trustee Lynn Scott says she’s concerned about the viability of delivering an effective program at Munster Elementary School next year. “Given the small numbers of students, especially in…
Jock River project wins prestigious national conservation award
(Press release from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority) The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, the Ottawa Chapter of Muskies Canada, National Defence Headquarters Fish and Game Club and Ottawa Flyfishers Society…
LETTER: A snowmobiler’s perspective
Re: Police say enforcing snowmobile rules on Trans Canada Trail is a challenge I understand the ban on the Trans Canada Trail, as there are signs that say you’re not allowed…
Alice’s Village Cafe and Gourlay Ruins win architectural conservation awards
(From the City of Ottawa.) The Ottawa Architectural Conservation Awards recognize excellence in the preservation of the City’s architectural heritage. Submissions were received in the following categories: Restoration (returning a…
Jazz guitarist Robert Wannell performs at Gaia Java on Friday
You may well have heard Rob on some of his previous forays in our shop. These started back when he was at Nepean High School and already amazing his music…
Citizen Advocacy looks for volunteers to make a difference in the lives of Stittsville residents
Citizen Advocacy is a small, but powerful, registered charity in Ottawa. It establishes matches between volunteers and people living with a disability to ensure participation in weekly activities, offer companionship,…
100th Regiment seeks new recruits in Ottawa, just like in 1808
Here’s a real throwback. Just like the regiment’s newspaper advertisement in January 1808, the 100th Regiment is once again seeking new recruits in the Ottawa area. You do not…
An restaurant on Carp Road opens February 25
The long-awaited “an” restaurant on Carp Road near Hazeldean is set to open on February 25. The owner tells us he was hoping to be open by now, but it’s…