The Beetle Squishers: Stittsville/Kanata tweens & teens form a rock band
In a cool Stittsville basement, eight young musicians aged 12-16 came together to form a rock band, calling themselves The Beetle Squishers. The name is a nod to their two…
Talented singer/songwriter Ron Mills plays at Gaia Java on January 23
Again this week we have another talented local singer/songwriter: Ron Mills. Ron’s songs are a blend of traditional folk, old country, blues and storytelling music that reflects his Northern Ontarioupbringing.…
UPDATE: Tree removal on Fernbank Road
On Saturday, we wrote about residents living near a disputed development property on Fernbank Drive who are concerned about tree removal that was slated to begin this week. Here’s the…
Jan Harder: “Suburban way of life is still the dream”
EDITOR’S NOTE: At today’s Planning Committee meeting, chair Jan Harder addressed the committee members and talked about her vision and goals for planning during this council term. Stittsville is one of…
LETTER: School board has failed Munster community
After years of the Ottawa Carleton School board neglecting and muzzling on-going issues at Munster Public School, parents finally had enough of their concerns not being heard and issues not…
LETTER: Clarification on Mini Muffins closure
Re: Parents lose cash and scramble for childcare after Mini Muffins closure, October 20 I am writing to you with concern for the article you published with regards to the…
EDITORIAL: City and MTO need to get in the same lane
The sidewalk on the Eagleson Queensway overpass in Kanata is closed for the rest of winter because it’s too narrow for sidewalks to plow the snow. That’s right, the same bridge that…
Proposed street name change will honour Stittsville pioneer Robert Grant
From the City of Ottawa: Notice is being provided to the public that a proposal has been submitted to change the name of an existing highway (public street). Current name:…
Public meeting about a public high school planned for February 19
Please join other concerned community members for a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, February 19th, 2015 to discuss steps our community can take to help influence the Ontario government to…
Trees to be removed from disputed development property
(ABOVE: Gerry Kroll stands in front of a large grove of trees that are slated for removal beginning this week.) UPDATE (Jan 20): Tree removal delayed a day; more information about work…
Update to the City’s Wildlife Construction Protocol now available for review
(From the City of Ottawa.) The 2013 Wildlife Strategy identified the need to update and revise the City’s current wildlife construction protocol, previously approved by the former Region of Ottawa-Carleton, prior to…
BRADLEY-CRAIG BARN: Just what does heritage designation mean anyways?
(ABOVE: “Red Barn” – Photo by Joe Newton.) EDITOR’S NOTE: Earlier this week, we published an editorial calling for ideas to re-purpose the Bradley-Craig barn on Hazeldean Road. It’s the big…
JAZZ TO JAVA: How two guys named Paul ended up opening a coffee shop in Stittsville
(Above: Owners Paul Melsness (left) and Paul Jay in front of the coffee roaster at Gaia Java. All photos on this page by Barry Gray.) QUICK FACTS The two owners,…
Munster residents set to fight proposed school closure
School board staff have recommended closing Munster Elementary School due to declining enrolment, but residents are ready to fight to save their community school. The school currently has the lowest…
A-MAZE-ING: Stittsville’s Rotary Club raises funds for a Peace Park… including a labyrinth
(Press release from the Rotary Club.) The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville is seeking donations to help build Ottawa’s first Peace Park with a labyrinth. In recognition of your donation of…