OC Transpo Rte 61 and 62 bus operator tests positive for COVID-19
An OC Transpo Operator who drove Routes 61 and 62 to the Cardel Recreation Complex-Goulbourn has tested positive for COVID-19. Their last day of work was April 8.
A Stittsville landmark reminiscent of the past
Perpetua Quigley is a local artist who is capturing Stittsville through her watercolour sketches. She is sharing her artwork and Haiku with the community to preserve what our history holds.
Expect to see more people on bikes and put safety first
While motorists might not be used to seeing cyclists on the road, they should always keep an eye out for them. The rules of the road do apply to cyclists as well…
Long time local resident heads up GTHS as Acting President
The Goulbourn Township Historical Society recently held their Annual General Meeting via Zoom and a new executive was elected. Roger Young, with long roots in the Goulbourn community has been named as the Acting President to replace Robert Halberstadt.
City warning people to protect privacy against unauthorized vaccination callers
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) will not call you directly about a vaccine appointment, unless you have requested a call back. There have been reports to the City of unauthorized callers…
Goulbourn Museum virtual 2021 Speaker Series begins April 15th
Goulbourn Museum’s 2021 Speaker Series begins on April 15th with “One Tweedsmuir at a Time: How the Women’s Institute preserves community histories”.
Mayor Jim Watson addresses the newly imposed ‘stay at home’ order
Mayor Jim Watson released the following statement for the residents of Ottawa in follow-up to Ontario Premier Ford’s 28-day ‘Stay At Home’ order…
344 units proposed for apartment buildings on 21 Huntmar Drive
Ward 6 (Stittsville) Councillor Glen Gower recognizes that “there is a big demand for more rental apartments in Stittsville, and in the City’s master plans areas like this one on Hazeldean Road have long been intended for multi-storey buildings.”
Stittsville’s Land Boom: photos and history of a Fernbank Road home
Note: This article was written by Danny Kingsbury for his blog “DK Blog and Photography”. Danny has kindly allowed Stittsville Central to share his piece. (The feature photo was taken…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
A number of items of interest for Stittsville residents are in this week’s update from Councillor Gower. This past week Councillor Gower had a call with Dr. Vera Etches in which she shared some advice for the community…
NEWLY UPDATED: Stittsville restaurant list – open for take-out, pick-up, delivery
Restaurants are hurting and the latest lockdown announcement just brought more uncertainty for both owners and staff. With this in mind, Stittsville Central wants to support our local eateries and…
NOTEBOOK: What OC Transpo’s service changes mean for Stittsville
OC Transpo has announced two changes to their service: the annual spring service adjustments as well as new adjustments made in response to the impact on ridership…
Benny&Co. Foundation launches annual fundraiser to send special needs youth to summer camp
From April 1 to 18, Benny&Co. restaurants will be raising funds to go towards The Benny&Co. Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser. The Benny&Co. Foundation aims to “help young people with special needs…
Ottawa Public Health – vaccination appointments and pre-registration open for high-priority residents
Below you will find an evening public service announcement from Ottawa Public Health that outlines the most current distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine…
Stittsville Business Association not enthusiastic with proposed small business tax sub-class
A tax deferral program for small businesses this year would have been preferred says Allan Ryan, President of the Stittsville Business Association…