Outdoor swimming season is coming to a close at City facilities
(via the City of Ottawa) The outdoor swimming season will soon be coming to an end for all City of Ottawa outdoor pools, wading pools and supervised beaches. Most splash…
Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Three-vehicle collision at Fallowfield and Eagleson
(Above: Photo via Ottawa Paramedic Services.) Ottawa fire extricated two people from a three-vehicle collision at Fallowfield and Eagleson on Thursday afternoon. They were treated by Ottawa Paramedics, who said they…
LET THERE BE LIGHTS: Traffic lights activated at Huntmar and Maple Grove
The black giftwrap was removed and the traffic lights at Huntmar and Maple Grove were (finally) activated today. https://twitter.com/ShadQadri/status/631826151040765953 Councillor Shad Qadri was on hand along with staff from the…
Waste Management submits revised landfill site plan
Waste Management has submitted new revised documents as part of its site plan proposal to expand the Carp Road landfill. You can see the documents on the City of Ottawa’s…
Stittsville realtor offers new 3D virtual tour service
Stittsville realtor Shane Foley is now offering an exclusive 3D photography service, giving home sellers a powerful new way to reach buyers with a very realistic virtual tour. The technology…
Police issue arrest warrant in Hazeldean Mall jewellery heist
UPDATE (August 17): Second suspect arrested in Montreal The Ottawa Police Service has returned the second suspect wanted in this matter, Robert Webb, to Ottawa following his arrest by Montreal…
Detour due to emergency sewer work on Stittsville Main this weekend
(via city councillor Shad Qadri) This is to notify you that the City of Ottawa Sewer and Water Department have flagged an emergency sewer repair matter that needs immediate attention…
Hair Donation Ottawa gives over $126,000 to local hospitals
(Press release via CHEO Foundation and The Ottawa Hospital Foundation.) Hair Donation Ottawa, an annual, non-profit cancer research fundraiser held in April, raised $126,000 for cancer research at The Ottawa…
Possible sighting of Holly the Goldendoodle in Kanata North
Volunteers searching for Holly the Goldendoodle haven’t lost hope that the dog can still be found. This week they’re following up on a possible sighting in Kanata North.
HEADS UP: New exhibition about hats at the Stittsville Library
(Above: Tracey Donaldson puts the finishing touches on the display case. Photo via the Goulbourn Museum.) During the month of August the Goulbourn Museum will be showcasing a new exhibition…
“Geeked Out” toy sale coming to old Kanata Target location August 29-30
The Ottawa Chapter of The Doctor Who Society of Canada (DWSC) and members of the Canadian Dalek Empire will be invading the Geeked Out Limited Edition Toy & Collectible Sale…
Bits and Baits closes its doors on September 5
The owners of Bits and Baits will be putting up a “gone fishing” sign for good when they close down at the start of September. The bait and tackle store…
Comments of the week: Election candidates, wetlands, cycling safety, more…
Every week we get lots of comments from our readers on our web site, via email, and social media. Here’s a sample of what we heard this week. Add your thoughts…
Puppets set to take over Almonte this weekend
EDITOR’S NOTE: Our family has been attending The Puppets Up! festival for the past few years and it is one of our favourite local events. Almonte is about a 20 minute…
Senators to hold part-time recruitment fair August 13-15
(via the Ottawa Senators) The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, Canadian Tire Centre, and Sensplex want your help in creating raving fans for life! We are a welcoming workplace and look…