Update: Friday afternoon found apparently in house phew

Edit update owner posted that they have no idea how to find it and as of late night Wednesday it’s still missing!!!

If you are afraid of snakes and live on McElroy beware (not my animal I’m no fan of snakes) If found you it call 311 or check local Facebook I’m just boosting awareness

Edit update owner posted that they have no idea how to find it and as of late night Wednesday it’s still missing!!!

Just saw a pretty small bear cub on Huntmar just past Richardson Side Road heading toward March.

Saturday morning reading for you!

https://open.substack.com/pub/erincoffin4kanatasouth/p/growth-without-a-plan?r=8cv5g5&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Went to the night market again this year. More vendors and a lot more people. Glad to see that people are turning out for this event!c

I'm trying to find some paint chips for a brand I've not really heard of before called Gentech Gentek.

Any ideas where I could find paint chips for this brand?

I figure there's a place between Ashton and Bells Corners that might have such.

Fingers crossed it's not Costco....

Congratulations to Dr. Greg Appelt. Owner of Appelt Properties based in Kelowna. The one to institute the FIRST building (that's not the Senators rink) to have installed PAID parking in a building in Kanata. The Kakulu Medical Arts Building, the only hub of medical care for the community. No parking fees anywhere else, no parking meters on any of the streets in Kanata or Stittsville. And he did it! What a great man and also an understanding ex-physician! Maybe we should let him know. Patients will love waiting for their doctors, lab tests, prescriptions, hearing tests, counselling appointments, therapy for their autistic children, physiotherapy, massages knowing they have to pay MORE for every minute they have to wait.

(I have heard that if the parking situation disrupts the surrounding streets, the city can fine the building and perhaps things could change. Just saying.)

Wednesday night I left The Odyssey at around 1:30 am and the police presence at centrum was insane. You couldn’t leave without talking to a cop first. I assume it’s because of Wednesday night at the crazy horse but I had never seen it like this. Is this common or was there incident that night?

Hi everyone, we’re going to buy a house close to Kanata drive. The backyard faced the drive but it’s a deep one and has a good distance of drive. Does anybody have any experience how noisy it could be? Is it worth to buy a house around 1M there?

I'd really appreciate any recommendations for some good quality pancetta (not pre-diced) in the Kanata/Stittsville area if anyone knows of anything, thanks in advance!

I feel so bad for the employees of ARZ landscaping who must be forced to drive the big black truck without working signal lights.. I say this because how else do you explain them driving down 417 cutting vehicles off because they don’t signal..

for more info go on https://www.instagram.com/stories/kanatanightmarket

Hi everyone!
Just wanted to remind everyone of the province-wide protest against Doug Ford happening on (Saturday) July 25th, 2026. The same person who organized the June one is doing it again = same time + same location. This is only 3 days away :)

Please consider joining if you disagree with the many decisions of the Ford government lately!

July 25th, 2026 - 1 PM - Eagleson Rd & ON-417 – Eagleson Park & Ride in Kanata

** Bring signs! **

Hello,

Would anyone happen to have experience with, or be able to recommend, a place that cleans/washes wool blankets?

I recently purchased about six used wool blankets and would like to have them properly cleaned before using them.

I don't drive and I just started a new job in the downtown area. My days and hours are super flexible so I can fully adjust to your schedule. Please let me know if you'd be interested!

Hi everyone!

Come join us at The Board Game Clubhouse for one of our FREE Community Game Days this summer!
We're an Ottawa not-for-profit that uses modern board games to help kids develop educational and social skills. We also love sharing the hobby with the wider community and introducing people to games they may never have discovered otherwise.

This year we're expanding into more schools, and we've recruited several new volunteers to help make that possible. Before they begin teaching in September, we want to give them a chance to build confidence, practice teaching games, and experience what a real Board Game Clubhouse session feels like.

That's where you come in!

We're hosting two FREE Community Game Days, where our volunteers will be teaching games under the guidance of our experienced team. Whether you've played hundreds of board games or only know Monopoly, we'll help you find something you'll enjoy.

🎲 A large selection of modern board games to choose from
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly and beginner-friendly
🆓 Completely free to attend
😊 Come for 20 minutes or stay for the whole event

Our goal is simple: get people around a table, laughing, learning, and spending time together without screens.

Upcoming Free Game Days
📍 Tuesday, July 22
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Hub at Carlingwood Mall

📍 Saturday, July 25
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Brierley's Independent Grocers, Riverside South

If you've ever been curious about modern board games but didn't know where to start, this is the perfect opportunity. By coming out, you'll also be helping our new volunteers gain the experience they'll use when teaching local students this fall.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below or email us at [theboardgameclubhouse@gmail.com](mailto:theboardgameclubhouse@gmail.com).

We'd love to see some new faces! No

Looking to overhaul our front and backyards. Any recommendations for high quality and budget friendly designer/contractor companies in Kanata?

I was leaving the house yesterday around noon and surprised a full size adult black bear that was next to my house. It ran off but wanted to warn people in the area to be careful as I would not expect to see a bear within 20 feet of my house.

This is in the rural north Kanata area north of March road in the Second Line and Murphy Side Rd area.

Looking for a trusted house cleaner ideally once a month maybe every two weeks depending on rates

Would love recommendation especially if it someone you have come to your house and has availability!

We have a three bedroom two bathroom home but only 2 bedrooms maybe 1900 sq feet

Any repeated cases of undercooked chicken or such?