Author: Lesley McKay
Community celebrates 10-year anniversary of Erica Wiebe’s Olympic Gold medal win
It was an afternoon of celebration for the community on August 15th at the CARDELRec Complex-Goulbourn. Erica Wiebe was in town to celebrate her ten-year anniversary…
KIN Vineyards and Ottawa Aviation Adventures join forces to create a new ‘Ottawa experience’
Two local businesses are coming together to offer visitors a unique way to experience the Ottawa region from both the sky and the vineyard.
2nd round of Wild Parsnip maintenance is scheduled to begin week of August 10
In this second round of treatment, starting August 10th, 185 parks, hydro corridors and stormwater management facilities are scheduled to receive treatment of Glyphosate or Navius Flex.
From bookshelves to building homes – ReStore Reads Book Fair raises $8,500
What visitors experienced over the weekend was the culmination of months of work by a dedicated team of volunteers.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On August 15th, there are two events that the Councillor brings to your attention – a celebration for Erica Wiebe and a Free Family Movie Night…
August 6th Stittsville fire leaves five people displaced
Emergency responders with multiple fire engines, ladder trucks, and support units arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the 911 reports and upon arrival confirmed that heavy flames…
Smart money moves for summer – Is your portfolio “healthy”?
Summer is meant to be enjoyed, but enjoying it doesn’t require abandoning financial responsibility. With some thoughtful planning, you can make wonderful summer memories…
Goulbourn Museum August news and events
This month, we are excited to share not one, but two new exhibits that celebrate the people, places, and traditions that have helped shape Stittsville and Canada…
Ottawa Humane Society welcoming pets displaced by Northern Wildfires
To help support the pets in the shelter and the many more arriving each day, the OHS is asking the community to consider adopting a pet, volunteering to foster a pet, or making a donation…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
For the first week of August, Councillor Gower is informing residents of upcoming events and community news.
It takes a team: A more connected approach to weight management
As Stittsville continues to grow, so does the need for accessible healthcare. More families are choosing to call the community home, but for many residents…
Ontario investing over $12.7 million in hospital upgrades and repairs in Ottawa
$266.2 million invested to support critical infrastructure upgrades at hospitals across the province – a 12.3 per cent increase from the previous year.
Do you have the winning ticket to claim the Lotto Max Encore prize worth $100,000?
Friday, August 8, 2026 is the final date by which a lucky winner has to claim a $100,000 Encore prize that was drawn on Friday, August 8, 2025 in the LOTTO MAX draw.
From a Jamboree market in the park to the book fair at Re-Store
This past weekend their were two events you didn’t want to miss – The Stittsville Jamboree Fundraiser Market and the Re-Store Book Fair…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
July is the seventh month of the year and as we near the end of this month, Councillor Gower is sharing news, events and more to keep residents up-to-date.