GAIA JAVA: Guitarist double bill on April 1
Andrew Waines has been active in the music industry since 2013. He played rhythm guitar with the Jordan McIntosh Band for two years, including performances at Ottawa Bluesfest, Boots & Hearts…
Kanata-Carleton MP set to survey residents on electoral reform
(This press release comes from Kanata-Carleton Citizens Advocacy. The Kanata-Carleton riding is north of Stittsville.) When the Conservatives won the election in 2011 with 39% of the popular vote, it was…
COMMENTS OF THE WEEK: Long Meadow name change, Potter’s Key zoning
Every week we get lots of great 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…
Here’s why the Hazeldean bridge sank in 2011
PHOTO: North side of the Hazeldean Bridge over the Carp River, March 2016. OTTAWA SUN, JULY 30, 2011: “A $4-million bridge over the Carp River will take an extra month…
NOTEBOOK: Potter’s Key zoning; Photo radar; Hartsmere blasting
POTTER’S KEY ZONING APPROVED This week City Council approved a zoning change for 6111 and 6141 Hazeldean Road, site of Minto’s future Potter’s Key development. Attached to that zoning change was…
Taco truck moving to Hazeldean Road next weekend
(photo via Facebook) Bonita’s Cantina food truck is moving from Bells Corners to the Rona parking lot on Hazeldean Road in Stittsville. They plan to open on April 1 or 2.
Stittsville photographer embraces traditional film techniques
Stittsville photograper Kristin Davis in her darkroom where she prints black and white photos. Photo by Barry Gray. A Stittsville wedding and portrait photographer is taking a lesser-walked path for…
Hydro poles to be replaced on Goulbourn and Norway
(via Councillor Shad Qadri) Hydro Ottawa will be undertaking electrical service improvements in Stittsville starting next month. The project involves replacing aging hydro poles on Goulbourn Street (between Cypress Gardens…
LEGION: Easter Brunch, Paintnite & more
UP COMING EVENTS On Sunday, March 27th an Easter Brunch will be held at the Legion Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at a cost of $12.00 per person…
Car accident at Richardson Side Road and Beavertail
(via Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Service is on scene in the 800 block of Beavertail Road at Richardson Side Road (west of Carp Road) investigating a single motor vehicle…
PHOTO: Overnight Snow
“Overnight Snow” Photo by Barry Gray. (We love seeing photos of our community. Send your pics to feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca)
Tysen Lefebvre receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
(via City of Ottawa) Mayor Jim Watson and Stittsville Ward Councillor Shad Qadri presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Tysen Lefebvre at today’s City Council meeting. The 15-year-old youth…
Residents on Long Meadow Way petition to halt name change
A petition signed by residents of Long Meadow Way calls the city’s decision to rename their street unnecessary and a “make work” project. Long Meadow Way is a tiny street…
Easter egg hunt this Saturday in support of Chrysalis House
(via Century21 John DeVries Ltd.) This week, Bill Martin and Sue Lambe are busily preparing for an Easter Egg Hunt planned for Stittsville’s Pioneer Plains Park (Jackson Trails)*. All proceeds…
Qadri wants Canada Post to address ‘mass confusion’
(ABOVE: Photo by Michael, used under a Creative Commons license.) Councillor Shad Qadri will ask his colleagues at City Council to support a motion calling for Canada Post to recognize…