Longtime Legion member Randy Clouthier found dead
(Via the Stittsville Legion’s Facebook page.) Stittsville Legion mourns the loss of one of our long time members. Here is the announcement from CTV News: “A 62-year-old man reported missing by…
UPDATE: A very small step forward for Stittsville public high school
Via the Stittsville OCDSB High School page on Facebook: We are thrilled to advise that, at the OCDSB meeting last night, the Board voted in favour of “grand-fathering” the Stittsville Public High…
Anti-dump coalition says Waste Management is non-compliant with environmental law
(This post is a press release from the Don’t Let Ottawa Go to Waste coalition. You can read the MOE’s response here.) Annual Environmental Monitoring Reports on groundwater, submitted to…
RBC sponsors free weekend skating at City of Ottawa rinks
Public skating sessions at City of Ottawa facilities on Saturdays and Sundays are free from Saturday, November 29, 2014 to Sunday, March 29, 2015. For a big list of skating…
FOUND: Men’s wedding band at the Service Ontario office
Seen on UsedOttawa.com: Men’s 14K Gold Band Found at the ServiceOntario Office on Stittsville Main St Has engraving on the inside of the band Must confirm engraving before ring will…
Eagleson northbound on-ramp to Queensway westbound closed December 1-5
From the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. The Eagleson northbound on-ramp to Highway 417 westbound will be closing from Monday, December 1, to December 5 for necessary culvert replacement work. Our Contractor will be…
Stittsville Parade of Lights is this Saturday, and they rather urgently need more volunteers
There’s an urgent need for volunteers at the Parade of Lights November 29 from 5:30pm until end of parade. There are lots of tasks that you can help with, including…
West Ottawa Soccer Club announces search for General Manager
The West Ottawa Soccer Club (WOSC) announced today that Bjorn Osieck will be exploring new career opportunities in the New Year. He will continue to serve the Club until January 31, 2015.
Rick Hayes with R.W. Haller at Gaia Java this Friday
At this time of year, as the weather can develop a frosty edge, you might be grateful to live in a land-locked region safe from the storms that the sea…
City’s 18-month collection calendars are in the mail
Press release from the City of Ottawa. The City of Ottawa has started delivery of its new 18-month waste collection calendar. Most residents should receive the new calendar in the…
Pretty Pots takes part in Homes for the Holidays tour
High winds knock down trees, signs in Stittsville and surrounding areas
Strong winds, forecasted at 80-90km/h, knocked down trees, power lines and signage all over Ottawa tonight, knocking at power in some areas surrounding Stittsville. If you have any photos…
Community should be compensated if pipeline goes through, says Qadri
(ABOVE: Energy East pipeline route, looking south from Jinkinson Road. Via Google Maps.) City councillor Shad Qadri says that Stittsville should receive some form of compensation if TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline project…
Cars keyed along Maple Grove on Saturday night
Four cars parked in front of the Mattamy model homes on Maple Grove drive were keyed sometime overnight on Saturday.
Property values drained by wetland designation
(ABOVE: Michael Erland (left) and Mike Westley, neighbours on Flewellyn Road.) EDITOR’S NOTE: Stittsville is in the midst of change. What was once a small town community that was a…