Author: Lesley McKay
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower invites you to indicate your interest by December 23 to participate on his committee for Stittsville’s Main Street Revitalization.
Vendors brave the weather at The Little Red Spade Christmas Market
The weather was not in the favour of the various vendors, or customers, participating in the last Christmas Market at The Little Red Spade on December 12, so we decided to help them out.
Stittsville District Lions help to fill the Christmas hampers at the Stittsville Food Bank
The Stittsville District Lions Club have been holding their Annual Fundraiser for several years. Each year the Lions choose a cause to support and then send out a letter to the local businesses and residents…
Watch the skies and ski the trails compliments of Stittsville Library
The Stittsville branch staff of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) gave us an update on programs for the kids and family. Passes for skiing and museums…
Former military engineer creates magic in the world of the cigar box guitar
Stittsville resident, Steve Rooks, was in the British Military Regiment of the Royal Engineers. Retired in 2016, he decided to cross the pond…
OPEN LETTER: Poppy Chairman of Stittsville Legion thanks community
Raising funds at any time is a challenge for charities but this year it was a double challenge with the pandemic in full force.
Sewing and fundraising keep ladies of Wildpine busy
Their lives are filled with visions of, and surrounded by, tote bags, gift bags of all sizes and aprons. Two energetic seamstresses, Beryle and Denise, who reside at Wildpine Retirement Residence…
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower, this week, is asking Stittsville residents to thank the front-line workers at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital for their extensive labour of care to keep us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
$1 Encore turns into $1 million for Stittsville resident
Saying ‘YES’ to Encore paid off for Georgia Gabriel-John of Stittsville. Georgia matched all seven Encore numbers in exact order in the November 20, 2020 Lotto Max draw…
Playground equipment at Village Square Park to be renewed – some back history and city seeks your input
How did the playground and buildings come to be at Village Square Park in Stittsville? Nevada tickets were often sold for fundraising endeavours in Stittsville in the 90’s. The Goulbourn Township Historical Society had an initiative…
That’s a honey of a tree, Clark. Stittcottes recreate Griswold Christmas Vacation
It has been a week since Stittsville residents were agog when they spotted the 1980 Chevy Caprice wagon making its way down Main Street with a huge spruce splayed over the roof. Horns were honking, social media lit up…
OC Transpo ‘my alerts’ user data compromised
In a late afternoon press release, the City of Ottawa is notifying everyone who subscribes to the OC Transpo My Alerts system…
Awesome Authors is back for another year
Do you have a flair for writing, a talent for telling a good story, and the desire to express your ideas with the world? Well then, on your mark, get set… write!
Rejuvenation of Stittsville Main continues with new development: The Station
There is an unstoppable tide of change coming to Stittsville Main Street with new developments and businesses announcing their arrival. The newest development is slated for the recently cleared lot on Stittsville Main beside the Trans-Canada Trail.
Stittsville Business Association names the Thomas Cavanagh business of the year
A call went out in November for members of the Stittsville Business Association (SBA) to cast their vote for the Thomas Cavanagh business of the year award.