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** UPDATE JUNE 2: ** The presentations are now available for download from Shad Qadri’s web site. I was at the ** _ “STITTSVILLE OF TOMORROW” _ ** presentation at Sacred Heart High School last night, hosted by Stittsville city councillor Shad Qadri . ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/pasta.jpg) _ Little Italy _ The vibrant Italian neighbourhood that stretches along Preston Street from Carling to Somerset recently had new “Pay & Pasta” parking meters installed to help draw visitors to the area. A well known location for Italian cuisine, the City Of Ottawa in association with the Preston Street BIA, developed the concept of dispensing pasta last spring as a way to help boost enjoyment for paid parking. ...

Not only is this weekend the last one to check out the 300,000 Christmas lights on government buildings downtown , it’s also the last weekend to see this display at Mark Bell’s house on Markland Cres. (near Mayford) in Barrhaven : ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/winners.jpg) _ Barrhaven _ Residents of the Barrhaven community were greeted Monday morning by the rallying chants and protests of members of the Barrhaven Historical Society as they waved placards in front of the closed Winners store that is slated for demolition next week. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/barrcolours.jpg) _ Barrhaven- _ Countless crowds of curious onlookers flooded the streets of Barrhaven earlier this week to take in the vibrant colours of the changing lawns and newly leased minivans inside the community. Devoid of any trees or other foliage, Barrhaven boasts an impressive and colourful display of dying lawns and new minivans that paint a mutli-coloured palette of vibrancy within the suburban community. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2872713596_8a925a8167.jpg) _ Wellington Village _ The fifth anniversary of Wellington West BIA’s “Taste Of Wellington” event kicks off once again this weekend where you can check out the area’s great taste in food, fashion, and fun as thirty-five of the finest restaurants and food shops tantalize taste buds with samples of their specialties. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_0844.jpg) If you think garage sales are just a springtime thing, you would be wrong. Here are some upcoming fall garage sales around the city: * If you're in Centretown on Friday night, check out the [ Evening Garage Sale at 509 Bay Street ](http://www. ...

Just back from Puppets Up , a festival in Almonte, Ontario. This is our new favourite Ottawa-area event. You should go - it’s only a 20 minute drive from Scotiabank Place, much of it is free, and it’s great for families and grown-ups. ...

Thanks to Ryan Guthrie who shot these photos and video at yesterday’s unveiling of the James Naismith statue in Almonte. Naismith was born in Almonte in 1861 and invented basketball in 1891. (Great video and great job by Almonte with the unveiling – I love the James Naismith puppet. ...

[  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Mikes_final.png) Mike's Corner Store at the corner of Elm and Rochester, by Colin White. Republished here with permission. I used to live on Elm Street, right across from Mike's Corner Store. ...