Are you on board? Comments needed for LRT proposal

Before the city hops onboard with light rail, we want to hear from you.

Your feedback on the city’s proposed LRT plan is still welcomed until May 14. It is critical residents provide City Staff with their thoughts and concerns on the proposals. More...
 

Drug treatment centre closer to reality

The City is inching closer to having two youth drug treatment centres – one located in the west for English-speaking youths and one located in the east for French-speaking youths.

While more beds and bigger facilities are necessary, the proposed 20-bed unit is a tremendous first step to ensuring we offer the best possible treatment to those who may be falling through the cracks. More...
 

One man's garbage is another's treasure

On May 5, several of my Council colleagues and I were invited to the Plasco Trail Road facility to have a guided tour of their operation, and to see how garbage collection is being revolutionized.

Plasco has developed technology that turns household waste into a resource. Every piece of garbage that enters the facility is broken down and re-used. More...
 

Trees take root in Timbermere

On May 10, roots were spread in the Timbermere Hydro Corridor.

Through the dedicated work of Kimberly Mantas and several volunteers, trees, scrubs and plants took root in Timbermere, all in the name of making the hydro corridor more attractive. More...
 

It would not happen without them

Four local residents were nominated for the City’s 2008 Civic Appreciation Award.

Robin Derrick, for Distinguished Civic Award – Heritage, Gerald Smith for Distinguished Civic Award - Arts and Culture, Maria Papalia for Community Activism – Adult, and David Jenkins for Community Activism – Senior were all nominated during a ceremony held at City Hall on May 5. More...
   

Please report criminal activity

Pleased be reminded to report any criminal activity you witness in our community – nothing is too insignificant.

Every call you make is important to demonstrating the need for increased police presence in Stittsville. Please do not hesitate to contact the police when criminal activity arises.

Please use the following numbers for the specified circumstances. More...
 

What’s in a name?

As I mentioned in my column last week, I am exploring the idea of changing the name of the ward from Stittsville-Kanata West to Stittsville, in an effort to unify our community and better reflect our rich heritage.

I encourage you to log on to my website at www.shadqadri.com and vote on the proposed name change.
 

“Always Listening and Acting on Your Concerns”

As your Councillor, I always welcome your keen input and ideas on how we can sustain and improve Stittsville-Kanata West. Please contact our office anytime by phone at 613-580-2476 or by e-mail at shad.qadri@ottawa.ca.

Please note that you can also contact my ward office every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and every Wednesday from 1 p.m.-8 p.m. at 613-580-2424 ext. 33440 or 33442. Also, feel free to stop by anytime at 1532 Stittsville Main Street.

I will not be available at my ward office on May 16 for the 1-5pm public drop-in.