Author: Lesley McKay
News and events for May at the Stittsville Library Branch
Did you know that beyond books, the Stittsville Library Branch has so much more. Students can study and do homework in a quiet study area…
Papal medal presented to Stittsville resident Bruce Poulin for his years of service to those most in need
Established in 1832, the Benemerenti Medal is bestowed by the Pope upon clergy and laity in recognition of their service to the work of the Church – service to those in need.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower and the community celebrated the tremendous volunteers in our community. Behind every project, there is a volunteer generously…
Community celebrates Stittsville’s community champions – our 2026 volunteers
(Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and Councillor Glen Gower were pleased to celebrate the dedicated volunteers of Stittsville at the 2026 Stittsville Volunteer Awards held during Volunteer Week on Thursday, April 23rd.…
Stittsville Rotarians and Team Glen unite to support Earth Day during National Volunteer Week
With Earth Day falling during National Volunteer Week, it was a meaningful event for all who participated. Stittsville residents can be proud of what our community can achieve…
West Ottawa Soccer Club kicks off their inaugural season in the Quebec LS PRO semi-pro league
WOSC will be competing for the first time at the senior competitive level in Ligue 3 Québec (L3) as the teams begin their inaugural season.
Eleventh-hour maneuver to bypass public hearings on Bill 97 is anti-democratic – Open Letter
On behalf of the Watershed Conservation Coalition, a newly established group of seventy-four dedicated professionals with decades of service supporting local science-based and watershed resource management, we are writing to express our grave concerns…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
May 22nd is Earth Day and there are two events taking place in which residents can participate: an Earth Day Clean-up and an All About Turtles Forum…
Orbiting the future – Lucy Hambly’s perspective on the Artemis II Mission
Earlier this week, we reached out to Lucy to gain her insights on the Artemis II Mission to share with our readers. We asked about mission priorities, the future of space exploration…
Five self-published Canadian mystery writers shortlisted for the 2026 Toby Awards
The Toby Award is breaking down barriers and bringing us all one step closer to what really matters — and that’s excellence in writing, versus the mechanics of how a book gets published.
Ottawa Humane Society launches pet food drive to keep pets with their families
Pet affordability is a growing concern in our community. This pet food drive will help more pets stay with the families who love them. Making sure people can care for their pets…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Kids and youth across Stittsville are invited by Councillor Gower to take part in a new initiative that celebrates creativity and environmental responsibility for Stittsville’s Cleaning the Capital campaign…
PSA: Military training at Connaught Range Primary Training Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Residents may see and hear up to three CH-146 Griffon helicopters flying in formation from the
Connaught Range Primary Training Centre to refuel at the Carp Airport…
Upcoming events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
A long-time resident of Stittsville, John Edkins is this month’s featured photographic exhibitor on the Art Space Wall at the Stittsville Library. His exhibit is entitled Faces of Cuba.
Inviting Stittsville rental home with easy access to nearby amenities
This charming home is ready to welcome its next residents as of June 1st, 2026 at 55 Lazy Nol Court in Stittsville…