Author: Lesley McKay
Beloved Arts in the Park director Doug Sutherland passes away
(Doug Sutherland (l), Arts in the Park organizer, and Tyler Kealey (r), one of the many performers at Arts in the Park in 2019. Photo: Stittsville Central) Our community of…
March 3 community meeting set for 1000 Robert Grant Avenue
(Artist rendering of the aerial view of the 1000 Robert Grant and Livery Street development proposed by the Lépine Corporation – Architects: NEUF.) The Lépine Corporation has rescheduled the the…
Elocution and delivery tested at Stittsville Lions public speaking contest
(Contestants in the Stittsville Lions Club Effective Speaking Contest held on February 26, 2020. L to R: Zhenhao Li, Laurent Bourget, Rosa Iuliano (partially hidden), Guillaume Bourget, Evan Moo, Lucy Hambly and Karolina Moo.…
Artisans returning to Stittsville for Arts in the Park 2020
The annual Arts in the Park, presented by the Stittsville Village Association (SVA), is once again returning to Village Square Park on Sunday, June 7, 2020 and promises to be…
What’s happening this weekend and upcoming week – note important meetings taking place
(Winter snow in Stittsville. Photo: Barry Gray) With the wallop of weather we received this week, take the time to get out over the weekend to enjoy some of Stittsville’s…
West Ottawa Ringette teams rack up medals in run-up to Provincial ‘A’ championships
The West Ottawa Ringette teams are on a definite roll as they prepare to host the ‘A’ Provincial Championships in Stittsville from March 19-22, 2020. The Championships will be an…
Public input being sought for Community Safety and Well-Being Plan
The City wants to hear about the community safety and well-being issues that matter most to you and are asking all residents to assist in shaping the new Community Safety…
Goulbourn Museum introduces imaginative workshops for March break
The kids had a blast at last year’s March Break, so Goulbourn Museum has added an extra day to their March break programs. March Break 2020 will be offered from…
Entries judged at annual garden and flower photo contest
(Presentation of the Goulbourn Stittsville Horticultural Society photo contest trophy to Kathy Lunau. L to R: Penny Horeczy, Vice-President; Judith Cox, President; Kathy Lunau, Best in Show winner; John Brummell,…
Stittsville Library offers plenty of activities for March Break
What are you doing for March Break? The theme for 2020 March break at the Ottawa Public Library is ‘Around the World’ and the Stittsville Library Branch has many free…
Amanda Jetté Knox to read at Rainbow Storytime
(Amanda Jetté Knox. Photo CTV) On Thursday, February 27, Amanda Jetté Knox, local Stittsville author of Love Lives Here, will be joining educators, families, allies, and community members to promote reading…
Gower in better position to represent the interests of Stittsville residents
(Councillor Glen Gower at his Stittsville ward office in the CardelREC-Goulbourn Complex, 1500 Shea Road. Photo: Stittsville Central) At the February 21, 2020 joint meeting of Ottawa’s Finance and Economic Development…
Stittsville father-to-be wins $250,000 with instant scratch ticket
(Super Money Multiplier winner of $250,000.00, Giles Day of Stittsville) Giles Day of Stittsville is $250,000 richer after winning with a scratch ticket — Super Money Multiplier! Giles, a 31-year old married man who works in…
Ottawa Sports Award and tournament medals brought home for West Ottawa Ringette
(The 2018-19 WORA U14AA-Fioravanti were presented with an Ottawa Sports Award on January 29, 2020. Members of the team are: Katelyn Barteaux, Molly Cadieux, Isabella Coe, Emilie Couturier, Avalon Ellison,…
PHOTOS: Family Day 2020 filled with pancakes, skating, hockey and old-time photos in Stittsville
Everyone who participated in the 2020 Family Day activities in Stittsville were guaranteed to have a good time. From the annual free pancake breakfast and skate time hosted by Carleton…