Stittsville family hit by huge Hydro One bill
The Ottawa Sun has a story today about the Garby family who live on Lloyadex Crescent in Stittsville. The Hydro One bill for their bungalow was $333. Meanwhile, residents who…
PHOTOS: Rams defeat Packers in double overtime to win series
The Stittsville Rams defeated the Arnprior Packers 4-3 in double overtime tonight, winning game seven their best-of-seven series and advancing to play the Renfrew Timberwolves in the Valley Division. Mitch…
Zoning bylaw amendment for 5786 Fernbank (aka Fernbank Crossing)
The City as received a new zoning by-law amendment application for the land at 5786 Fernbank Road: Zoning By-law Amendment application to rezone the subject property from DR to R3Z, R2P[703],…
Goulbourn Museum turns 25 this year and they want your photos of the building
(Republished from the Goulbourn Museum’s blog.) In celebration of the Museum’s 25th year in Goulbourn, we would like to round up as many vintage photographs of the building as possible…
Stittsville trainer involved in altercation suspended until 2017
The following is a statement from the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association (SMHA). Following a playoff game on February 18, 2015 a member of the Stittsville Minor Hockey Association (SMHA) minor…
PHOTO: Pond rink off Beverly Street
Barry Gray took this photo earlier this week. It’s just off Beverly Street where Poole Creek forms a pond. Do you have a great photo of Stittsville? Send it along…
West Ottawa Board of Trade announces Peoples Choice Award Winners
The West Ottawa Board of Trade announced the winners in their 16th annual Peoples Choice Awards at a gala on Thursday night at the Brookstreet. The awards celebrate business excellence in…
Brown Bear owner wants a level playing field for private daycares
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tamara Brown (photo above by Barry Gray) owns the three Brown Bear Day Care centres in Stittsville. In Part 1 of our interview, she explained how all-day kindergarten is hurting daycare centres in…
Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre proposed for West Carleton
Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre wants to build a new facility at 1883 Bradley Side Road. The City has received new proposals for a zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment that…
Registration for City’s spring/summer rec programs starts March 2
(Press release from the City of Ottawa.) The Recreation eGuide and Mon Cyberguide francophone des loisirs are now online at ottawa.ca for spring and summer programs. Choose from a wide variety of activities…
Site Plan Control submitted for Keg restaurant at Huntmar and Hazeldean
The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application for a new Keg restaurant on the north-west side of Huntmar Road at Hazeldean.
Olympia Gymnastics owns the podium at weekend meet
Over the weekend, Olympia Gymnastics athletes participated in the Come Shine with Us 9th Annual Invitational Gymnastics Competition in Smiths Falls.
A message from the principal of Munster Elementary
(The following letter was sent out by the principal of Munster Elementary School today.) Good afternoon, Now that our accommodation review for Munster Elementary School is completed, we are pleased…
West Ridge mailbox location is dangerous for pedestrians, says resident
City of Ottawa staff acknowledge that a section of West Ridge Drive isn’t up to current pedestrian safety standards, but there are no plans to fix it. Most of West Ridge…
An a capella double double at Gaia Java on Friday
Northern Stars Barbershop Chorus and ‘Cuppa Joe’ Vocal Jazz Quartet both play at Gaia Java on Friday, February 27. So as you may or may not know, the owners of…