Author: Lesley McKay
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…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On March 27th, residents can register for the 2026 Spring Cleaning the Capital Campaign – let’s lead the city again and show our community’s pride.
250 acres of wetland protected through work of RVCF, city and multiple ecological partners
With this addition, RVCF now owns 2,986 acres of conservation lands across the watershed and supports the protection of another 5,570 acres in partnership with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
18 authors, one goal: The ultimate ‘Romance’ takeover
The 18 authors who participated were kept busy speaking with visitors and, of course, selling their books at the event. Re-Read plans to organize more interesting afternoons…
Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust seeking community support to protect Clyde Lake property
Several species at risk have already been observed on the land, highlighting the important habitat this landscape provides for vulnerable wildlife.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Where does the time go, especially when this week the clocks were turned ahead one hour! This week Councillor Gower Congratulates the Canada’s Wheelchair Curling Team for defeating China and…
Stittsville Central welcomes Algonquin College co-op student Olivia Senecal
Stittsville Central looks forward to sharing Olivia Senecal’s writing talent with the residents of Stittsville. Olivia will be working with us from March 16 until April 24, 2026.
South Carleton students walk-out to protest the OSAP changes
(Students of South Carleton High School in Richmond gathered together on February 12, 2026 for a walk-out to protest the recent Ontario Student Assistance Program announcement. They want their voices…
Conservation Authorities come under another change – revised provincial amalgamation plan causes concern
The province believes this new model will better strengthen informed choices for conservation authorities “to support the building of new homes and infrastructure”
CAF Captain Andrea Campbell of Stittsville and the CAF International Women’s Basketball team celebrate 10 years
Reflecting on her experience, Andrea offers this advice to young athletes: “Stay disciplined and start building good habits early. Sports can be a powerful outlet…
Ottawa Police Service online reporting for non-emergency incidents now easier and faster
This modernized tool allows community members to report incidents like property theft, vandalism, driving-related complaints and the newly added report option for cryptocurrency fraud…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
If approved, a new park at 785 Cope Drive will be renamed “Brummell-Curry Park”, in honour of their outstanding service and enduring impact on the community of Stittsville…
Education shouldn’t be a debt sentence: South Carleton students walking out against OSAP changes
This protest on March 11th is a way for us to collectively call this out for what it is: our government treating education like a business when it should be about our futures.
Soar into space at Jack’s Gala: Reaching for the Stars
The space-themed gala will honor eight-year-old Jack Laidlaw of Stittsville – an aspiring astronaut who dreams of one day being the first person to walk on Mars.