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Author: Lesley McKay

Bradley-Craig Barn on Hazeldean Road. Photo by Barry Gray.

Our Barns: Our Stories – A thesis on the Bradley-Craig barn

Lesley McKayFebruary 4, 2019February 5, 2019

(Photo: Barry Gray) In 2017, Carleton University student, Darby Ace, was working on her Master’s degree in architecture. She had already achieved her bachelor’s degree in architecture, federal government experience in heritage…

Rescue dogs and cats need your help – February is empties for paws month

Lesley McKayFebruary 3, 2019February 3, 2019

Rescue dogs are personal in our house. Over the years, we have adopted a Short-haired German Pointer, an Australian Cattle Dog (red heeler), a Beagle and a Border Collie-Collie mix.…

Nominations now open to recognize community volunteers – Update: deadline extended

Lesley McKayJanuary 28, 2019February 2, 2019

Volunteers and community-minded businesses are the moral fiber of any community and without whose involvement and contributions many organizations would not be able to fulfill the activities they wish to…

Stittsville resident Jesse Card makes exciting amateur football announcement

Lesley McKayJanuary 27, 2019January 27, 2019

Jesse Card, a resident of Stittsville and Vice-President of the National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA) has proudly announced that the position of Midget Director is being re-introduced to the…

Stittsville’s Whole Health Pharmacy has grand opening

Lesley McKayJanuary 26, 2019January 25, 2019

(Cutting the ribbon for the new Whole Health Pharmacy are l-r: Councillor Glen Gower for Stittsville Ward 6; Proprietor and owner Avish Shah; and Goldie Ghamari, PC MPP for Carleton.)  (All…

Stittsville residents attend send-off for our skating Special Olympians

Lesley McKayJanuary 25, 2019

(Photos by Barry Gray) Wednesday, January 23rd was an exciting day for the Goulbourn Skating Club in Stittsville. It was the date to bid our athletes good luck as they…

Benny&Co. officially opens first Ontario restaurant location in Stittsville

Lesley McKayJanuary 25, 2019January 25, 2019

(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…

Learning to skate with the Goulbourn Skating Club

Special Olympians causing excitement – Goulbourn Skating Club

Lesley McKayJanuary 18, 2019January 18, 2019

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…

The last train through Stittsville on its way to the west coast, January 14, 1990. Photo by John Bottriell.

January 14, 1990 – last train blows through Stittsville

Lesley McKayJanuary 14, 2019January 12, 2019

(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,…

Winter storm brings reflection to Ottawa’s snow clearing past

Lesley McKayJanuary 8, 2019January 17, 2019

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

Lesley McKayJanuary 7, 2019January 7, 2019

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…

Mexico comes to Stittsville at the United Church

Lesley McKayJanuary 5, 2019January 6, 2019

(Ruth and Brenda sharing a smile – Photo: Stittsville Central) The aroma of Mexican cooking wafted into the hallway as we entered the scene. The many colourful Mexican crafts, artwork,…

The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus at Robertson House in Bells Corners.

We sing and have fun! – Audition for the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus

Lesley McKayDecember 30, 2018December 29, 2018

“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…

Donate, cook and serve – that is our Stittsville & District Lions Club

Lesley McKayDecember 29, 2018December 29, 2018

(Cheque presentation to the West Carleton Food Access Centre. From left to right: Councillor Eli El-Chantiry for West Carleton-March; Stittsville & District Lions Club President Paul Riddell; behind is Lion…

Ottawa City Hall. File photo by Devyn Barrie.

January will be busy for the City’s Committee of Adjustment

Lesley McKayDecember 29, 2018January 6, 2019

On January 16, 2019, the City of Ottawa’s Committee of Adjustment will be meeting and on the agenda are numerous items that will affect Ward 6-Stittsville. The items are as…

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