Author: Lesley McKay
Construction of Holy Spirit Parish uncovered 8,000-year old Indigenous artefacts
Stittsville’s Holy Spirit Parish on Shea Road held a ‘Celebration of the Land’ with several Indigenous Elders for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. The afternoon event featured Indigenous Elders and artefacts discovered…
What’s new for the summer at Goulbourn Museum
With summer’s arrival, the Goulbourn Museum has many interesting hands-on historical programs and events for all members of your family to have some fun during their summer hours.
Terry’s Iconic adidas Orion Shoe being re-released in honour of the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope
On July 3, adidas Canada will re-release a limited number of the classic three-stripe runners that Terry Fox wore during his Marathon of Hope in 1980.
What’s happening in Stittsville? Calendar of events with something for everyone!
Below is a bit of a wrap-up for more events to enjoy this weekend, Canada Day and beyond. Remember to support Stittsville’s local businesses while you are out there celebrating…
What’s up at the Stittsville Library? Summer reading and programs
Make the Stittsville Library your go-to this summer! Just a friendly reminder that the Branch is closed on Canada Day with Sunday hours paused for the months of July and August…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It is going to be an above-average hot couple of days and the City of Ottawa shared information in anticipation of the Heat Warning being issued by Environment and…
Fosters and Adopters Urgently Needed – 440 Animals in Humane Society Care
The OHS is urging the community to consider becoming a foster volunteer or adopting an animal to help prepare for the high number of animals that will need the shelter’s support…
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra + ice cream + Alexander Grove Park = Awesome Summer Vibes!
It’s a night where reality and imagination come together as one, as people of all ages come together to enjoy the brass ensemble (plus percussion!) of the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra…
Atlético Ottawa invests in future generation through École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais partnership
Atlético Ottawa sees this partnership as an opportunity to become actively involved in the Francophone school community and to begin nurturing the next generation of players today.
Breaking News!! Let’s All French is back for Season 2
The series is once again dynamically directed by Christopher Redmond (Stittsville on Patrol, Sesame Street), co-written under duress by Monika Schmidt, and powered by the whirlwind…
Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club holds their annual President changeover and BBQ
Twenty-one years ago, a group of dedicated individuals formed the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville and began their first community service projects to help residents…
It was all happening at weekend events in Stittsville – photos
Saturday was perfect for all of the community BBQs, the outdoor craft fair, picking up yard sale treasures, a vintage car show, a fundraiser for the Stittsville Food Bank to name just a few of the…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s another week and Councillor Glen Gower shares his community notes for a couple of events in Stittsville this week; reminder to register for his upcoming family bike ride…
Music was brewing at the Youth Services Ottawa fundraiser at Brew Revolution
The garage door was open at Brew Revolution on June 8th to accommodate the many who came out to support the Youth Services Ottawa fundraiser organized by Drew Corbin.
Guardian Angels Catholic School celebrates 25 years
When Mary Curry served as a trustee for what is now the Ottawa Catholic School Board, from 1987 to 2000, she ensured that Catholic schools would be part of our community.