Stittsville student’s leadership a key part of “Unlock Change” fundraiser
(Article via the Let’s Unlock Change organizing committee.) When Chris Carroll applied to be treasurer of the Algonquin College Public Relations students’ “Let’s Unlock Change” campaign in support of The…
Weekend outage in Munster due to a ‘perfect storm’, says Hydro Ottawa
EDITOR’S NOTE: On Saturday, some residents in the Munster/Ashton area of Rideau Goulbourn were left without power for hours. We asked Hydro Ottawa about why power went out and why…
All Saints High School double bill at Gaia Java on March 27
Some of the schools around Ottawa are doing an amazing job of teaching and motivating kids in their music activities. Although a few years ago it wasn’t very ‘cool’ to…
PHOTO ESSAY: Welcome to Stittsville (Part 3 of 4)
The third of four sets of photos of Stittsville Main, by photographer Joe Newton. See the previous set here…
Housing counsellor gives an objective perspective to seniors housing
Choosing a retirement home can be an emotional experience for seniors and their families. Stittsville’s Suzanne Mondoux wants to make the process of finding a senior’s residence less stressful for…
Firefighters extinguish car fire on Shea Road
Firefighters responded to a car fire on Shea Road in Richmond this morning, between Perth Street and Moore Street. There were no injuries. Photos via Todd Horricks with Ottawa Fire Services.
Westwind school council raises funds for in-school learning experiences
The Westwind Public School Parent Council is once again hosting a kid-free event for the our community in an effort to raise funds for in-school learning experiences and curriculum enhancing…
PHOTO ESSAY: Welcome to Stittsville (Part 2 of 4)
The second of four sets of photos of Stittsville Main, by photographer Joe Newton. See the previous set here…
LETTER: Residents need better communication from Hydro Ottawa
Re: Power outage in Munster/Ashton area due to supply issues from Hydro One I understand estimated repair times but the lack of communication about what is happening and what’s being done to…
Stittsville’s Michael Meehan named one of five Canadian Down Syndrome Heroes
(Article from the Canadian Down Syndrome Society.) Michael Meehan, an 8-year-old from Stittsville has been named a Canadian Down Syndrome Hero. The Heroes, announced to commemorate World Down Syndrome Day…
Power outage in Munster/Ashton area due to supply issues from Hydro One
Update 9:20pm: Hydro Ottawa is experiencing a power outage in the Munster Village, Aston Village and surrounding s. area. The cause of the outage is: Currently under investigation. Hydro Ottawa…
Update on new stormwater pond on Maple Grove
(via City Councillor Shad Qadri) A new stormwater management pond, including a new outlet to the Carp River, is being constructed within the property at 1635 -1655 Maple Grove Road,…
Steve MacNeil is the new GM for the West Ottawa Soccer Club
(Press release from West Ottawa Soccer Club.) The West Ottawa Soccer Club (WOSC), Canada’s second largest club, is pleased to announce that Steve MacNeil assumed the role of General Manager…
PHOTO ESSAY: Welcome to Stittsville (Part 1 of 4)
EDITOR’S NOTE: Back in November I walked the length of Stittsville Main from Brown’s Independent to the library, and back. Usually I drive down this strip of road, but when…
Algonquin student plants the seeds for a community garden
Algonquin College student Kelsey Boggis-da Silva wants everyone in Stittsville to have the opportunity to start a garden, even if they don’t have enough room in the backyard, or any yard…