CIBC hosts fun day fundraiser on September 20
(Pictured above: CIBC staff including Andrea Strayer, Jennifer Holmes and branch manager Sufwan Atiyat.) CIBC at 5527 Hazeldean Road is hosting a Run for the Cure fun day on Saturday,…
Gaia Java hosts Open Floor Readings starting September 16
This Tuesday, September 16 is the debut of the “Open Floor Readings” series at Gaia Java (1300 Stittsville Main Street). Writers of all types – prose, poetry, or lyrics – will each have…
EXPLAINER: When will Stittsville get a public high school?
Jenny Guth’s son Levi is only in junior kindergarten this year, but she’s already thinking about where he’ll go to high school. Guth (pictured above), along with several other parents in…
What should we ask the candidates?
Do you have any questions for the candidates running in the municipal election? We’re putting together a questionnaire for Shad Qadri and Dave Lee. Add your comments below, or send…
Top ten stories on StittsvilleCentral.ca, September 6-12
These were the most-read stories on StittsvilleCentral.ca this week: The race is on: New candidate in Stittsville Ward election Grand opening of Pho TJ on Stittsville Main Street Kathleen Edwards is opening…
City Council Notes (Sept 10)
There were several items discussed at City Council on September 10 relating to properties near Stittsville
Kanata Theatre presents “The Dining Room” September 16-27
Kanata Theatre presents “The Dining Room”, a play by A.R. Gurney and directed by Barbara Kobolak. It runs September 16 – 20 & 23 – 27, 2014 at the Ron Maslin…
New construction, fewer government moves, hurt Stittsville housing market
The average resale price of residential homes and condos in Stittsville was down by about 3% overall in August on a year-over-year basis compared to 2013. (Note: Stittsville North = north of…
The race is on: New candidate in Stittsville Ward election
With less than 24 hours before the nomination deadline, David Lee of Stittsville has stepped forward to run against incumbent Shad Qadri for city council. Lee says that his campaign web site…
Responsible Dog Owners of Canada are doing a clean-up on Sept 14 along Abbott Road
The Responsible Dog Owners of Canada are holding a clean-up event along Abbot Road near Granite Ridge on Sunday, September 14 from 9am-11am. The area has become an informal off-leash…
Environmental compliance application filed for Carp Road landfill
Waste Management has submitted an Environmental Compliance Approval application to the Ministry of Environment for the Carp Road landfill. It’s the latest step in the process to get approval to…
Hydro outage planned for Wildpine Court on September 12-13
From Hydro Ottawa: On September 12, 2014, Hydro Ottawa will be upgrading transformers in your neighbourhood to improve the reliability of the electrical system. In order to undertake this work safely,…
T-shirt fundraising start-up vies for Canada Post award
Tees for the People, a Kanata-based start-up with Stittsville owners, has been nominated as a finalist in Canada Post’s e-commerce innovation awards. The company is nominated in the “Most Innovative…
Queensway work expected to be completed this fall
Here’s an update on Queensway construction in the Kanata/Stittsville area, provided by Andrew MacHardy from McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers. Work is expected to finish on schedule later this fall.
Stittsville Villagefest celebrates 20th anniversary on September 13
Stittsville Villagefest will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary on Saturday, September 13 in Abbott Street Park from noon to 4 pm. There will be hayrides, petting zoo, musical entertainment, community organization displays, BBQ…