FEB 17: Reliving the Great Ice Storm
Saturday February 17, 2018, 1:30 pm at the Stittsville Public Library. It was considered by many to be the “Storm of the Century” but it started off innocently at the…
Public school board starts consultation to set building priorities
Many school communities have questions about how decisions are made regarding the construction of new schools and additions. Ultimately, the Ministry of Education of Ontario makes these decisions through the…
Fire on McElroy Drive in Glen Cairn
Ottawa Fire Services received notification from a homeowner that there was fire and smoke visible in an attached garage to a semi detached two-storey home at 234 McElroy Drive in…
Stittsville Windows & Doors plans expansion on Hazeldean Road
(Elevation drawing for the proposed expasion to Stittsville Windows & Doors at 5906 Hazeldean Road. This is the view looking south from Hazeldean Road.)) The City of Ottawa has received…
NOTEBOOK: Stewardship Council lends its support to a food forest for Blackstone Park
You may remember Paul Wilson’s idea for a permaculture food forest at Blackstone Park that we published a couple of weeks ago. Now the idea is getting support from the…
Stittsville-owned Harvey and Vern’s sold to Mississauga firm
(FILE PHOTO: Paul Meek with his Harvey & Vern’s Old Fashioned Root Beer at Quitters Coffee. Photo by Barry Gray.) (EDITOR’S NOTE: Stittsville’s Paul Meek shared this note https://www.kbeer.ca/blogs/kichesippi-blog/harvey-and-verns-olde-fashioned-soda-has-been-sold today.…
LIONS: Catch the Ace lottery is up to $400
The Stittsville Lions Catch the Ace progressive lottery jackpot is up to $400. Week 2 winner was Steve Hodge who won $119. The next draw date is Thursday, February 15…
Tyrone Henry named to the Canadian sledge team for the Paralympics
(PHOTO: Tyrone Henry of the Canadian National Sledge Hockey Team. File photo by Barry Gray.) (EDITOR’S NOTE: Stittsville’s Tyrone Henry has been named to Canada’s Sledge Team that will compete in…
How rocks can play a role in spreading community kindness
“I learned about ‘The Kindness Rocks Project’ back in July of 2017. It was the images of an interesting Facebook/YouTube character, who had recently gone viral, painted on rocks that…
CBC: Charges laid after stolen clothing donation bins found in storage
From CBC Ottawa: An Ottawa man is accused of stealing clothing donation boxes right off the street from several charities. The large steel bins were stolen were then painted to…
UPDATE: 11-year-old wins quest to get cabinet for girls’ hockey trophies
From the Ottawa Citizen: Danika Glenn started the campaign and she was determined to finish it. On Wednesday night, the 11-year-old was present when an agreement was hammered out that…
Jack Ketch hosts First Annual Family Day Sugar Shack on February 19
(via The Jack Ketch) The Jack Ketch, in collaboration with Saunders Farm would like to announce our First Annual Family Day Sugar Shack. Join us Monday February 19th from noon…
Stittsville Lions launch this year’s Effective Speaking contest
The Stittsville Lions are hosting a speaking competition for students from Grades 4-12 on February 28 at the Stittsville Lions Club (1339 Stittsville Main Street). Category Winner: $100.00 Category Runner-Up:…
COMMENT: A million dollars matters
Puzzled by today's news – that a $1 million fine will not be imposed on RTG as a result of the announced #LRT delay – given the attached Dec 15th,…
Business round-up: Classy Kids, beer at Farm Boy, CAA grand opening
Classy Kids Wear has moved from Stittsville Main Street to a new location at Hazeldean Mall. Their grand opening was on Monday, February 4. The Farm Boy on Stittsville Main…