PHOTOS: Early winter morning (Part 2)
Winter is a beautiful time to get outside and take some photos (as long as your camera’s batteries don’t die.) Here’s a series of shots from the past week from Stittsville…
SWEET! New bakery set to open this week on Stittsville Main
UPDATE, JANUARY 16: A note from Renee: “We’re training in the kitchen and on the tills today (Saturday) from 10am onward, so come on by and put us to the test!…
PHOTOS: Early winter morning (Part 1)
Winter is a beautiful time to get outside and take some photos (as long as your camera’s batteries don’t die.) Here’s a series of shots from the past week from Stittsville…
Snowmobilers warned to use extra caution due to warm weather
(Photo: Snowmobile on Jonathan Pack Street in Stittsville.) Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Fire Service and Ottawa Paramedic Service are warning residents to use caution when using snowmobiles this weekend. Warmer…
Residents asked to help clear on-street catch basins
(via City of Ottawa) Environment Canada is predicting a mix of weather this weekend that may pose challenges for residents. The City of Ottawa is encouraging residents to visit the…
The rules of the road for safe snowmobiling
(Photo: Snowmobile on Jonathan Pack Street in Stittsville.) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) remind snowmobilers that being compliant with the Motorized Snow…
NOTEBOOK: Campeau Drive extension, Flewellyn-Jones House, coffee talk, more
CAMPEAU DRIVE: Kanata North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson says that the full Campeau extension from Terry Fox to Huntmar isn’t expected to open until 2018. That’s on schedule according to the…
Holy Spirit Parish welcomes Syrian family to Kanata-Stittsville
(ABOVE:Holy Spirit Catholic Church / File Photo by Barry Gray) “They were tired on arrival but very grateful to be safe in Canada.” A quick update from Monsignor Joseph Muldoon from Holy…
Public school board wants your vote on next year’s winter break dates
With Christmas and New Year’s Day falling on Saturdays in 2016, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board is asking parents to vote on their preferred option for winter break dates.
“Urban Destinations” photo exhibit opens at Stittsville library
(Above: “South Beach Deco Diner” / Photo by John Edkins) There is a new photo exhibition at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. It is called “Urban Destinations…
Thunderbird takes over management of Amberwood Village Golf Club
(Press release) Thunderbird Management Services Inc. (TMSI) is pleased to announce, effective immediately, it has partnered with the Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club (AVGCC) to manage the entire golf…
5-storey retirement home proposed for old Flea Market land
Another retirement home could soon be coming to Stittsville. The latest proposal was posted to the City’s web site this week: “The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan…
THE BEAT GOES ON: Gaia Java hosts Gilles Babin on Friday
Thank you for your patience over the recent months – although we still have some things to confirm, it is looking quite likely that Gaia Java will continue to serve…
Public meeting for proposed Metric Homes development on January 11
(Via Councillor Shad Qadri) A Zoning By-Law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision Application has been submitted for the property municipally known as 950 Terry Fox Drive is located south of Hazeldean…
Stay clear of ice covered surfaces, says Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
With the recent cold weather and snowfall, lakes, rivers and creeks are beginning to freeze over. Although Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) does not monitor ice thickness, it is likely…