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Capital City Speedway needs a new operator, and fast
The owners of Capital City Speedway just west of Stittsville are looking for a new operator, with only a few weeks left before the traditional start of racing season. “We’ve had…
Pretty Pots is a vault of local history
(Above: Pretty Pots owner Shannon Gorman, in front of the flower cooler. All photos by Barry Gray.) There’s a lot of hidden history in Stittsville, sometimes you just have to…
Corporate campaign donation rules need reform, say observers
Individuals closely tied to the Richcraft company donated over $11,500 to municipal candidates in 2014, in addition to $4,500 in corporate contributions made by the company itself. While no election…
UPDATE: Stolen toboggan from Cheshire Cat has been located
From the Cheshire Cat Facebook page: We would like to notify everyone that we have heard from the thieves that stole the toboggan. They have also donated $100 in the…
Stittsville’s One Eight Bakery gets called for icing
We saw these treats posted on Twitter earlier this week and had to find out more. They were made by Caitlin McMahon at One Eight Bakery, a new venture based in…
VIDEO: Flighting the water tower
Here’s a video shot by Stittsville aerial photogapher Twitch back in the fall. He was just getting started with aerial photography back then – hence the shaky camera in a few…
Casselman wins series over Stittsville 4-2
(All photos by Barry Gray.) The Casselman Vikings once again showed why they are the top club in the EOJHL as they outshot the Stittsville Rams 55-27 on way to…
City staff want councillors to refuse development at 6279 Fernbank
(Aerial image via Bing Maps.) City planners are recommending that councillors formally reject a proposed development at 6279 Fernbank Road due to concerns about flooding and environmental impact. (UPDATE APRIL 14: The city’s planning committee…
Sacred Heart student wins Ontario bonspiel
(Left to right: Jordan McNamara, Lucas Houle, Julia Brennan, Adrienne Belliveau.) Curling popularity is taking off and Stittsville is now home to a provincial champion. Sacred Heart student Lucas Houle…
OC Transpo meeting planned for Stittsville on May 13
(Photo: “A window on transit in Ottawa” by Jamie McCaffrey. Used under Creative Commons license.) A public meeting about OC Transpo service in Stittsville will be held on May 13 at…
We’re hiring a part-time / freelance reporter
StittsvilleCentral.ca is hiring a reporter to help tell stories about people, businesses and issues in our community. Here’s what we’re looking for in the ideal candidate:
Five interesting items in the Goulbourn Museum’s new virtual collection
Last week, the City of Ottawa launched a new virtual collections catalogue for local museums and archives. It features over 34,000 digitized records and photos, including items from the Goulbourn Museum.
Family of Alex Sanghwan launches fundraising campaign
(Photo via Facebook.) The family of Alex Sanghwan has set up an online fundraising campaign to raise money for his medical care. The Stittsville man was critically injured in Miami…
PHOTOS: Stittsville evens series with 6-3 win over Casselman
(Above: Stittsville Rams players celebrate a tieing goal midway through the first period. Stittsville went on to win 6-3 over CasselmanVikings. Photo by Barry Gray.) After falling 7-3 in Game…
Ultramar gas station planned for corner of Hazeldean and Hartin
(Above: Artist rendering of the gas station as viewed from Hazeldean Road.) The City has received a site plan application to build a gas station on the vacant lot at…