suburbs

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/suv.jpg) _ Kanata _ - The Kiley family is thanking their over-sized Lincoln Mastodon SUV after encountering some unexpected road construction on their way back from Montana's Grill in the Centrum Mall Monday evening. The family of four, who have lived in the suburb of Kanata since 2009, were taken by surprise by some unforeseen road construction on Terry Fox Drive which resulted in the substantially large SUV having to navigate some treacherous road conditions. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/segaert1.jpg) [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/segaert5.jpg) [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/segaert4.jpg) [  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/segaert2.jpg) All photos above by [ Aaron Segaert ](http://www.metroperspectives.com/) , from his [ Suburbia ](http://www.metroperspectives.com/p13221972) collection. Used by permission. ** ** Recently came across some photo series from Aaron Segaert, depecting different neighbourhoods in Ottawa. ...

Some photos I took earlier tonight (and then heavily processed) of a grown-over storage building on Maple Grove Road in Kanata. [ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5614339147/) [ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5614339967/) [ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5614920590/) [ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5614341079/) [ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5614922100/) [ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5614923016/) [ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5614924040/) [ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5614344209/) ** See also: ** Ottawa Photography Guide

Out for a walk today with the dog in our favourite abandoned field / forest in Stittsville. After a 10-minute walk through the woods we came to a small clearing and found this decorated Christmas tree, with a card and a bucket of dog treats hanging from a branch. ...

_ _ _ Stittsville - _ A recent independent study has confirmed that the suburban development by Richcraft Homes called "Deer Run", actually does not contain any deer or trees as implied by their signage and advertising. The dramatic loss of the natural deer from the development comes as a mysterious shock to both residents and developers alike, who used to see deer all the time within the vinyl clad streets of the suburb. ...

I’ve heard of microclimates, but how about microclimatologists? Case in point: Rob Hounsell, who runs a web site called " Kanata Weather Observations “. “I’m a 40-something electronics engineer who works on military aviation simulation by day, and tinkers with gadgets by night (when I find the time). ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/23663_1.jpg) The big news at the world wide headquarters of OttawaStart is that we’re selling our house – and we’re selling it through Grape Vine . Here’s our listing 60 Dunoon Place, Kanata . Three bedrooms plus bonus room, quiet cul-de-sac, and a big backyard. ...

Wow, what a rainfall late this afternoon in Kanata. I left work around 5:15pm, and drove home along Terry Fox Drive. The intersection of Terry Fox and Winchester was totally flooded, with the sewers backed up and cars pulling over. A neighbour told us that Castlefrank Road in Glen Cairn was impassable, and firefighters were called to help homeowners on Barra Street and Winchester Street with flooded basements. ...

There was a fire on our street early Saturday morning in Kanata, so we went online to search for any photos or videos. There were lots of people on the street with cameras, camcorders, and cellphones - but so far we haven’t found anything posted online. ...

** Saturday, June 23 is Give Away Day in Ottawa. ** It’s kind of like a garage sale, except without the money. The City is encouraging residents to leave unwanted items at the curb for other residents to pick up. ...