First World War Veteran Ralph Hodgson inspired a generation of war amputees
Ralph Hodgson (1895-1948) lived by the motto inscribed on his tombstone: “It’s not what you have lost that counts but what you have.”
Hero’s Ridge honours Veterans at Senator’s home hockey games
At each home game, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran and their family enjoy time together in Hero’s Ridge – a 200-level box suite at Canadian Tire Centre.
Remembrance Day – how Parliament altered the date to November 11 to honour Canada’s soldiers
Many of those who lost their lives were dual citizens, but nevertheless served in the Canadian Armed Forces. More than 2.3 million have served our country in many conflicts…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The fall weather has finally arrived and with it comes another week of community information shared by Councillor Gower. On November 11th, residents are invited to the Remembrance Day ceremony held by the Stittsville Legion…
Support the Stittsville Food Bank with a 2025 JacintaPICS wildlife photo calendar
For the fourth year, local photographer Jacinta Cillis-Asquith is selling her wildlife photo calendars with profits going to the Stittsville Food Bank.
Round-up of Halloween week in photos – Stittsville Youth Centre, decorations and the Stittsville Pumpkin Parade
It was a busy week for everyone celebrating Halloween with spooky events to attend such as the…
Seduction, intrigue, and high stakes – Dangerous Liaisons opens at Kanata Theatre on November 6
“Dangerous Liaisons”, by Christopher Hampton and directed by Sarah Hegger, is a 1985 play adapted from the 1782 scandalous…
Share the joy of outer space in November with Lucy Hambly
Whether you choose to observe the historically fascinating Leonids meteor shower or the highly elusive, double-streamed Taurids shower…
Stittsville District Lions Club celebrates 60 years of community service
(The Stittsville District Lions Club celebrated 60 years on October 26, 2024. The members of the head table were: special guest Kevin Frost, his wife Loretta and guide dog Woody;…
The Poppies of Goulbourn encourages residents to reflect on the significant contributions of our veterans
This year, volunteers generously made and donated 309 handmade poppies, dedicating approximately 150 hours to creating these beautiful pieces…
Cura Aesthetics brings beauty treatments right to your doorstep
Meaghan McMahon-Ravensbergen was inspired to start Cura Aesthetics while visiting friends in Boston. After hearing them discuss…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is sharing the opportunity to participate in a survey on the proposed new boundaries for Stittsville in the next municipal election…
Stittsville District Lions Club news and upcoming events – volunteers needed for Village Square lights installation
The Lions will also be installing the holiday lights at the Village Square Park on November 2nd and November 9th. It is a community project since 1996 bringing the holiday spirit to the Park…
What do Halloween, Taekwondo and Taylor Swift have in common? Fundraisers for young Jack Laidlaw
We are fundraising to help fund this research to human clinical trials. It is going to take everyone we have ever known to get there. All donations are truly appreciated, and every little bit helps…
The Stittsville Sports ‘Wall’ of Fame being revived, renamed and relocated
The new Stittsville Sports Hall of Fame will soon be unveiled for our local community to enjoy. The Selection Committee members have been working hard behind the scenes to refurbish…