Author: Lesley McKay
Ottawa Humane Society launches pet food drive to keep pets with their families
Pet affordability is a growing concern in our community. This pet food drive will help more pets stay with the families who love them. Making sure people can care for their pets…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Kids and youth across Stittsville are invited by Councillor Gower to take part in a new initiative that celebrates creativity and environmental responsibility for Stittsville’s Cleaning the Capital campaign…
PSA: Military training at Connaught Range Primary Training Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Residents may see and hear up to three CH-146 Griffon helicopters flying in formation from the
Connaught Range Primary Training Centre to refuel at the Carp Airport…
Upcoming events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
A long-time resident of Stittsville, John Edkins is this month’s featured photographic exhibitor on the Art Space Wall at the Stittsville Library. His exhibit is entitled Faces of Cuba.
Inviting Stittsville rental home with easy access to nearby amenities
This charming home is ready to welcome its next residents as of June 1st, 2026 at 55 Lazy Nol Court in Stittsville…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Stittsville residents came out to celebrate April 4th that was proclaimed as Collinda Joseph Day in the City of Ottawa in recognition of Canada’s wheelchair curling team’s Gold medal win…
Residents celebrate – April 4th proclaimed as Collinda Joseph Day
April 4th, 2026 was proclaimed as a day of honour for Collinda Joseph by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe as a significant recognition for her achievements of capturing a Gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics…
Stittsville Business Association has newly elected Board of Directors in place
The AGM highlighted the SBA’s significant achievements over the past year and introduced the newly elected 2026-27 Board of Directors.
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus bring the music of movies to Wellings of Stittsville
The WOLC entertained the Wellings residents with a wonderful performance overflowing with vitality and warmth sharing the music for their upcoming spring concerts.
Ottawa Police Service has officially migrated to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)
NG9-1-1 replaces the current, aging analog infrastructure with a modern digital platform that is more reliable, secure and better able to support enhanced location and data…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor invites the community to celebrate Stittsville’s Paralympian, Collinda Joseph, a 2026 Wheelchair Curling Gold Medallist, at a celebration being held on April 4th.
Laura Wade’s ‘The Watsons’ – witty and inventive comedy on the stage at Kanata Theatre
Playwright Laura Wade transforms Austen’s fragment into a playful theatrical adventure filled with sharp humour, unexpected twists, and thoughtful reflections on…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands to host Earth Day Community Forum – All About Turtles
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are considering rolling out a turtle conservation program for the Goulbourn Wetland Complex and Poole Creek…
New streamlined licensing process proposed for food and hospitality businesses
Food premises that offer entertainment, such as live music or dancing, would benefit from a more streamlined licensing process and cut red tape for home‑based businesses…
Government of Canada extending financial supports for post-secondary students
The federal government will continue to help make post-secondary education affordable for students by maintaining the 40% increase to grants for…