A recap of the Stittsville Friendship Club’s February luncheon
The February Luncheon was a great success. We had chicken-a-la-king with roast potatoes which was very good and salad, tea and coffee. The desert was one of Barb Forbes’ lemon…
Horticultural Society picks winning photos in annual competition
These are the results of our 2018 Photography Competition Best in Show & Class 1: We See Thee Rise – a spring garden – Judith Cox (pictured above) Class 2:…
UPDATE: A wetland loophole closes slightly
Last September, Devyn Barrie wrote an article about wetlands called “A regulatory loophole you can drive a dump truck through”. In the story, local environmental activist Ken McRae (pictured above)…
Richmond Royals host alumni game on March 24
The Richmond Royals are running an alumni game on Saturday March 24 from 11am-1pm. 19 alumni will be playing against the current Richmond Royals Junior Hockey Team. Entry is only…
“FATHER OF KANATA”: Bill Teron’s master class on suburban design
“The widest range of diversity possible within the mobility of a tricycle…” –Bill Teron, the “Kanata Concept” Sad to hear that Bill Teron has passed away. Known as the “Father…
Stittsville Rams Atom B2 Team Bandits win gold at Kingston Hockey tourney
The Stittsville Rams Atom B2 Team Bandits won the gold at the Kingston Hockey Tournament this weekend, with a 3-2 overtime victory against the Cumberland Dukes. Their score this weekend…
Sooners and French Catholic board want to build a sports dome at Paul-Desmarais
The Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (the French Catholic school board) has sent in a planning proposal to the City of Ottawa, seeking permission to build a sports dome…
HIGH FIVE: Orangetheory members raise nearly $7,000 for ALS Canada
Members at Ottawa’s two Orangetheory Fitness studios raised nearly $7,000 for ALS Canada. One of the locations is right here in Stittsville at Huntmar & Hazeldean. “To raise that money,…
NOTEBOOK: No food forest (yet) for Blackstone Community Park
City of Ottawa staff received plenty of comments about the proposed plan for the new Blackstone Community Park, but in the end won’t be making any major changes for the…
LIONS: Catch the Ace week 7 jackpot will be $1,250
A few updates from the Stittsville Lions Club… CATCH THE ACE Week 4 winner Joan Palmer $101.00 (pictured above) Week 5 winner Ann Benson $173.00 Week 6 Winner Dave Delarge …
LETTER: Tow truck tactics put young driver in a difficult situation
Re: LETTER: Tow truck tactics put young driver in a difficult situation My daughter was in a first time accident at an intersection recently. She called me and I made…
OC Transpo adjusts schedules during March Break
(PHOTO: “New Flyer”. Photo by Justin S. Campbell, used under a Creative Commons License.) OC Transpo will operate a revised weekday schedule during March Break (March 12 to 16) when…
Bystanders help save man who suffered heart attack at Bell Sensplex
Paramedics responded to a call for sudden cardiac arrest that occurred on the ice at the Bell Sensplex on Maplegrove Road in Kanata last night. The Ottawa Paramedic Service Communications…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus “Musical Memories” on April 28
The warm airs of spring will bring forth the tulips and blossom buds will swell and bloom. At the same time, musical airs will warm your heart with songs that…
Shake, Rattle ’n Dance Hospice Fundraiser on April 7
Stittsville United Church is hosting a Shake, Rattle ’n Dance Hospice Fundraiser. Join us for an evening of dancing, games, retro refreshments, and classic rock with the Retro Rats Show…