Author: Lesley McKay
Ottawa Safety Council seeking Crossing Guards for Stittsville
Children’s safety is a priority for everyone – and it’s something Ottawa’s Crossing Guards take very seriously. In Stittsville, the OSC requires Crossing Guards at four schools…
Stittsville author John Egan releasing sixth novel in the ‘Roman Sky’ series
The Roman Sky series is speculative fiction rather than a fantasy as I “built” the airships using only historical 6th century technology. I did allow for a number of discoveries and inventions to happen…
Kanata Theatre’s growing talent – Ten minutes at a time
For those passionate about fostering homegrown talent, the 10-Minute Play Festival is more than just entertainment – it’s an investment in the future of local theatre and artists.
Stittsville neighbourhood honours Damien Brown-Graham with aqua ribbons
Coming from Australia, Damien always referred to his friends as mates and everyone residing on Eagle Rock Way was a mate. Damien was a husband, a father, a son…
West Side Pride celebrating at Alexander Grove on July 19
The goal of the event is to celebrate Pride in the suburbs and bring home their own event for a family friendly and accessible manner. Marion Steele and many others who help want to prove…
Music filled the streets of Stittsville for the 6th Annual Stittsville Front Porch Concerts
The streets of Stittsville were filled with life and song, when local musicians and bands were playing on porches, in driveways, out of garages and gardens for the 6th Annual Stittsville Front Porch Concerts…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is providing his updates for this week. He attended the official groundbreaking for ‘The Station’ coming to Stittsville Main beside the Trans Canada Trail.
Shovels in the ground on Stittsville Main for The Station
The Station will be an inviting attraction for residents and visitors who use the Trans Canada Trail and to Stittsville Main Street – a true acknowledgement to our past history.
Kyle Rivington, President of Carp Fair Agricultural Society seriously injured in Highway 417 crash
The Rivington family from the early years to the present are known for giving so much back to the Carp and area communities over the years. Kyle is the seventh generation on the family-friendly oriented farm…
A summer’s evening filled with music and ice cream
On the evening of July 2nd, the brass quintet members of the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra could be found filling the park with music at Alexander Grove in Stittsville in celebration of their 60th anniversary.
Stittsville celebrates Canada Day 2025 (photos)
Canada Day 2025 was a great day of family fun as hundreds of families turned out for a day of activities, local music and fun at all of the community events.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Happy Canada Day! The Councillor invites you to join him for his Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony at the Welcome to Stittsville sign at Hazeldean Road and Stittsville Main Street.
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.