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COMMENT: Stittsville’s community spirit rises in 2020

Lesley McKayDecember 23, 2020December 24, 2020

The holidays are a time to reflect and look back on the year that was. We spend time with our loved ones, share the annual feast and find joy in giving to others. Albeit, Grinch stealing Christmas is a palpable theme this year.

Stittsville Extendicare to receive $26.5M in provincial funding for new long-term care facility

Lesley McKayNovember 12, 2020November 13, 2020

Stittsville is closer to receiving an additional 256 long-term care beds at the newly proposed Stittsville Extendicare on Hazeldean Road. Goldie Ghamari, MPP for Carleton…

Official ground breaking ceremony for Stittsville’s Switzer on Main

Lesley McKaySeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2020

The damp weather of September 30, 2020 did not take away from the enthusiastic crowd who gathered for the ground breaking ceremony of the new development – Switzer on Main.

1981 Maple Grove development raises concerns – take part in public meeting urges BGCA President

Stittsville Central StaffSeptember 4, 2020September 4, 2020

The Bryanston Gate Community Association (BGCA) is urging residents not to miss their opportunity to take part in a public meeting addressing a proposed development at 1981 Maple Grove Road September 14.

Respected Stittsville resident David Fairbrother passes away

Lesley McKayAugust 2, 2020

Stittsville has lost another long-time resident, former business owner and dedicated community volunteer. David Fairbrother passed away on July 25th. He was a humble man, known for his kindness, generosity,…

Petition launched by Fernbank-Blackstone association opposing Robert Grant re-zoning

Lesley McKayJuly 28, 2020July 29, 2020

City staff are now reviewing the Lépine Group re-zoning amendment to allow an 18-storey building on the site of 1000 Robert Grant Avenue — more than doubling the height proposed in…

Stittsville businesses ready for Stage 3 and waiting for your support

Lesley McKayJuly 15, 2020

(Stittsville at sunset. Photo: Front Page Media Group) Now that the province announced that Ottawa is in the Stage 3 re-opening phase effective July 17th, local Stittsville businesses have had…

Benny&Co. donates meals to local charities and contributes to Stittsville’s Canada Day

Lesley McKayJuly 7, 2020July 8, 2020

(Benny&Co. Canada Day delivery. The restaurant staff celebrated Canada Day by giving back to the community and delivered 75 meals to local charities.) Canada Day is always a busy and…

Stittsville Village Association gearing up for a memorable virtual Canada Day

Lesley McKayJune 24, 2020June 30, 2020

Canada Day 2020 is just around the corner and the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) has always brought the Stittsville community an exciting day. This year, in light of current circumstances,…

Celebrating 20 years during a pandemic – Stittsville Glass & Signs have done just that

Lesley McKayJune 5, 2020

(Front row L to R: Dave Cardinal and Luke Therrien (owner of Stittsville Glass & Signs), behind them L to R are Andrew Brown, Dayna Hammond (Nancy’s daughter), Nancy Therrien…

Over 40 local restaurants at your finger tips offering take-out, pick-up and delivery – support our local restaurants!

Lesley McKayApril 6, 2020April 6, 2021

Restaurants are hurting and the October 9th announcement just brought about more uncertainty for both owners and staff. With this in mind, Stittsville Central wants to support our local eateries and keep them up and running. We have updated our ‘spring’ list to now include over 40 restaurants just in our town and immediate area…