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Benny&Co. officially opens first Ontario restaurant location in Stittsville
(All photos by Barry Gray) In 1960, the eight Benny brothers, all being poultry farmers, diversified their operations and entered the restaurant business after their youngest brother, Gilles, developed a…
Frigid weather, late buses and no shows doesn’t impress OC Transpo ridership
Taking the bus this week has been pretty miserable for a lot of people in Ottawa and Stittsville, with no shortage of late reports on Twitter. I myself got home 30…
Cold, blustery day doesn’t halt historical society annual general meeting
It was a cold day on Saturday, January 19th, but at least it was not snowing, and it certainly did not deter a good turnout from attending the Annual General…
Ever wonder why there aren’t more e-books at your Stittsville Public Library?
Today is the perfect day to cozy up and sit back to read or listen to your favourite book. What, it’s not available at the Stittsville Library!? Other Canadian libraries…
Special Olympians causing excitement – Goulbourn Skating Club
Every Wednesday at the Katie Xu and Jack Fan Ice Rink on Shea Road, you can find Special Olympians training determinedly at their regular ice sessions in preparation for the upcoming…
January 14, 1990 – last train blows through Stittsville
(The last train through Stittsville on its way to the west coast, January 14, 1990. The man waving was Phil Barton, and he was greeting his best friend Lorne Blackburn,…
Coming in March – New water bill design
The City of Ottawa is changing the look of your water bill. In March, the bill will be redesigned to make it easier to read and understand. It will also…
Information clinic on tax benefits & credits – Stittsville Branch Ottawa Public Library
This January, Ottawa Public Library (OPL), in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will be offering Tax Benefits and Credits Info Clinics, a series of nine helpful and informative workshops on…
Effective speaking – Stittsville Lions holding annual contest
Again this year, the Stittsville & District Lions Club will be holding their Effective Speaking competition. This is the largest competition in Canada and is supported by the provincial Ministries…
Winter storm brings reflection to Ottawa’s snow clearing past
This quote was taken from an article “In the Carp Review…” written by Erskine Rivington. ‘November 21, 1929 – Preparations are being made to keep approximately 1,800 miles of the…
Remember this contest – A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School
Back in December, Stittsville Central asked everyone to vote for A. Lorne Cassidy in the TerraCycle, partnered with Staples, “Box that Rocks” contest. The school had submitted their environmental project…
Seeking board members – Goulbourn Township Historical Society
Are you interested in local history and looking for a way to contribute to your community? The Goulbourn Township Historical Society (GTHS) has several vacancies on its Board and is…
We sing and have fun! – Audition for the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus
“Our goal is to gift our community with music.” The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus has certainly lived up to their goal. Their performances include a collection of songs from a broad…
Winner of pizza dinner announced – Knights of Columbus 12249 Holy Spirit Parish
(Pictured from left to right, are Natasha Rohani, Owner JoJo’s Stittsville, Landon Matesz, Winner, and David Hatch, Christmas Tree Director, Holy Spirit Knights of Columbus Parish, Stittsville.) The Knights of…
Merry Christmas & All the Best for 2019!
(Photo: Rob Hambly) Our first month of running Stittsville Central has been a big learning experience but we have kept the wheels on and are looking forward to more great…