Author: Lesley McKay
Focus and shoot – enter the 2025 Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society photo competition
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society (SGHS) has opened its annual photo competition. The entry deadline is February 2, 2026.
October news and events from the Stittsville Library Branch
The Stittsville Branch will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for Thanksgiving Day. The Branch will re-open on Tuesday, October 14 at their regular hours.
Charges laid following Stittsville collision leaving Ghost Padron with life-altering injuries
Ottawa Police Services shared, “collisions have lasting impacts on everyone involved. Please take extra care on our roads to help keep all users safe.”
Urban Barn Launches 2025 “Blanket the Country” Campaign
In Ottawa, Urban Barn is proud to support Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa and is matching donations made through October 31, doubling the impact and ensuring support stays close to home.
Driver uninjured, water truck a write-off in Stittsville rollover
Stittsville resident, Brian Beattie, was on location shortly after the rollover and shared his photos with Stittsville Central.
There was something for everyone at Stittsville’s weekend events
There is always something going on in Stittsville and this weekend was no exception. With the perfect fall weather all of the events were well attended. There was a great…
Constantine Luty Park officially named on October 4th
(The Constantine Luty Park was officially named on October 4, 2025 with members of the Luty family, former Mayor Jim Watson, former Stittsville Councillor Shad Qadri and Councillor Glen Gower…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower thanks everyone who came out for the Robert Grant Avenue pre-opening events and provides an update on what the next steps are prior to the roadway opening permanently.
Does Stittsville have a haunted past? Discover the answer – take a Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tour
Each tour covers approximately seven tales and they are changed frequently enabling each tour to be unique in its own way.
Remembering a life well lived – Celebration of life honouring Robin Derrick October 25th
Robin is being remembered for his undying passion for both his family and his community, which was evidenced by so many in our community.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized by the Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation
The Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation brought the Stittsville community together at the W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The summer weather just doesn’t seem to be ending and neither are Councillor Gower’s updates for our community. This week, the Councillor invites residents to attend his celebration for the opening
City Council approves demolition of the Flewellyn-Jones heritage designated home
The Report and relating documents will now move on to the Provincial government’s Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy for their consideration…
Cleaning the Capital – World Cleanup Day hosted with the UN-Habitat and the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville
Stittsville led Ottawa for the third year in a row in the Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign and was recognized by UN-Habitat with their attendance at this event.
Lionhearts celebrate at another Open House; apples aplenty at AppleFest; Halloween comes early at ReStore; and a Quilt Walk like no other
There is always something going on in Stittsville from events, sports and live music keeping you busy right here in your home town.