Author: Lesley McKay
The Stillness by Michèle Provost at #hum_microgallery
Lynda shared with Stittsville Central, “I counted 50+ occupied beds, in the Michèle Provost exhibition called The Stillness. An installation about…
Local seed library hosting free native seed giveaways this fall
The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library (OWSL) is a grassroots organization that promotes gardening with native plants to provide food and habitat for bees, butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife.
New AGCO cannabis store application undergoing public notice
The public notice offers the municipality and residents of the municipality in which the premises is located an opportunity to respond to the application…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has quickly passed and with that, Councillor Gower is bringing you updates on the 2025 City of Ottawa draft budget and a public information session being held…
The idea sparked in the 1960’s – The Stittsville Library opened its doors on October 3, 1973
The October 3, 1973 opening was a day full of excitement for the community and school children with many attending to see the official ribbon cutting by Reeve Ab Black…
Trips for Kids celebrates $104,400 in Ontario Trillium Foundation grants
Trips for Kids Ottawa is a charity dedicated to providing outdoor recreation opportunities for Ottawa’s disadvantaged youth through mountain biking and skating.
Photos: Stittsville Remembrance Day 2024
Thoughts of our military and their families were ever-present during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Stittsville in 2024.
November news and events at Goulbourn Museum
Hard to believe, but the Museum’s Old-Fashioned Christmas is just over two weeks away! Have you marked your calendars yet? It’s sure to be a holly, jolly good time!
Residents invited to bless children in need with Operation Christmas Child Shoebox gifts
Operation Christmas Child is an annual initiative of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization that works in more than 100 countries.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares information on the proposed ‘Newcomer Welcoming Centres’ planned for two areas in Ottawa and wants to curb misinformation…
No more boo-boos or achoos: Health tips for your toddler from your pharmacist
(Stan Tsykov is a Pharmacist and the owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart at 1300 Stittsville Main Street. Stittsville Central is pleased to share his expertise in health matters.)…
The Stittsville Public Library is celebrating 50 years – join the November celebration
(The feature artist for November at the Stittsville Public Library is the Out of the Box group of local fibre artists. Drop by the library and visit the Art Space…
Hero’s Ridge honours Veterans at Senator’s home hockey games
At each home game, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran and their family enjoy time together in Hero’s Ridge – a 200-level box suite at Canadian Tire Centre.
Remembrance Day – how Parliament altered the date to November 11 to honour Canada’s soldiers
Many of those who lost their lives were dual citizens, but nevertheless served in the Canadian Armed Forces. More than 2.3 million have served our country in many conflicts…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The fall weather has finally arrived and with it comes another week of community information shared by Councillor Gower. On November 11th, residents are invited to the Remembrance Day ceremony held by the Stittsville Legion…