Category: News
Hydro One line clearing work starts March 14
(via Councillor Shad Qadri) Hydro One Forestry has informed my office that they will be performing important line clearing work through Stittsville. The work will consist of tree trimming, removal…
City working to fill potholes, control melting snow
(via City of Ottawa) A sure sign of spring, but not necessarily a welcome one, is the emergence of potholes on our streets. Potholes are a result of the freeze/thaw…
City holds public consultations for new water bill rate structure
(via City of Ottawa) The City of Ottawa is seeking resident’s feedback as it develops a new rate structure to ensure that the cost of operating and maintaining Ottawa’s water,…
Police looking for missing man last seen near Hazeldean, possibly armed
UPDATE, MARCH 8: The Ottawa Citizen has a more details about the events on Friday from a bank hold-up on Hazeldean Road to the police incident in Toronto that evening. UPDATE, SATURDAY,…
LINKED: Council to discuss road tolls
From the Ottawa Citizen: Council puts road tolls on the transportation agenda Road tolls could be part of the next transportation master plan if council agrees to study how fees could reduce traffic congestion and pay…
Gas line hit on Carp Road near Hazeldean
We’ve had a report of a gas leak on Carp Road near Hazeldean, where a new Goodlife gym is being constructed. Margarita Chen from KungFu Bistro says that gas for…
NOTEBOOK: Wild parsnip, Coyote near the Trans Canada Trail
COUNCILLORS GET UPDATE ON WILD PARSNIP STRATEGY The City’s Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) meets on Thursday morning and one of the items on the agenda is a look at…
UPDATE: Refugee group applies to sponsor two individuals
I want to pass along some really good news to you. Today on our behalf the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa submitted our sponsorship applications to Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada…
Proposed pipeline project would include 20 megawatt pumping station
Hydro One and Hydro Ottawa are planning extensive infrastructure upgrades to support the power requirements of the proposed Energy East pipeline, including 20 megawatts for a pumping station near Richmond. “Initial plans to…
BACKFLOW TO THE FUTURE: City proposes prevention program
(press release) The City of Ottawa is holding public consultations about the proposed Backflow Prevention Program, which will require businesses, institutions and multi-residential buildings to install and maintain backflow prevention…
Planning Committee gives ok to Potter’s Key, with conditions
“What we have ultimately ended up with was two victories out of many requests… Councillor Qadri worked really hard, along with some of the other councillors, to negotiate the motion.…
Carp residents still trying to “Buy the Village Green”
(EDITOR’S NOTE: A few weeks back we published an article about projects funded through a “Community Initiative Fund” for the Carp Road Landfill. As part of an agreement with the City…
Open & closed in Stittsville for Family Day
Unless you work for the federal government, chances are you have the day off on Monday for Family Day. Most businesses and retail outlets are shut down. Here are a few…
Proposal to name future Stittsville South park after Howard Maguire
(via City of Ottawa) In recognition of Howard A. Maguire’s demonstrated excellence, courage and exceptional service, the City of Ottawa has been asked to name a future park at 560…
NOTEBOOK: Stittsville South zoning, french immersion, Huntmar-Maple Grove, more
STITTSVILLE SOUTH ZONING APPROVED This week the City’s Planning Committee unanimously approved a zoning change for a subdivision at Stittsville South, paving the way (pun intended) for a new residential development…