Author: Lesley McKay
What do Halloween, Taekwondo and Taylor Swift have in common? Fundraisers for young Jack Laidlaw
We are fundraising to help fund this research to human clinical trials. It is going to take everyone we have ever known to get there. All donations are truly appreciated, and every little bit helps…
The Stittsville Sports ‘Wall’ of Fame being revived, renamed and relocated
The new Stittsville Sports Hall of Fame will soon be unveiled for our local community to enjoy. The Selection Committee members have been working hard behind the scenes to refurbish…
The ‘Sky’s the Limit’ at the MMLT fall fundraising gala
Jill Heinerth, world-renowned Canadian cave diver, writer, photographer, and filmmaker will be the guest speaker for the evening. Jim Bryson will be entertaining the guests.
Halloween Safety: Tips to keep you and your family safe from Ottawa Police Services
With Halloween just around the corner, the Ottawa Police Service wants to remind everyone to stay safe, whether you’re trick-or-treating, driving, or celebrating. Here are some tips to ensure that…
Kanata Granite announced as title sponsor for NCAFA Championship Week 69
NCAFA, celebrating its 69th year, serves youth across Ottawa, Kemptville, and Cornwall through tackle football, flag football, and cheer programs for boys and girls aged 6 to 19.
October 19 was a day filled with fun, history and spookiness – photos
The weekend of October 19th was filled with many events for residents to attend. Stittsville Central was out and about and captured in photos…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
What a perfect weekend for the 9RunRun? The run has been taking place in Stittsville for 15 years in support of our First Responders…
Poole Creek keeps flowing thanks to Your Forest Canada, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority and Unsmoke Canada
The latest clean-up on October 7th yielded approximately 500 pounds due to the presence of larger items and construction waste along Sweetnam Drive and close to Hazeldean Road…
The Stittsville Friendship Club has offered new friendships and guaranteed fun for 42 years
The Friendship Club performs some super work here in our community by supporting local organizations such as the Stittsville Food Bank, Stittsville Legion and the Ottawa Hospice…
Nancy Therrien – a prominent member of the Stittsville community has passed away
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Stittsville Legion from 1:00 – 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Food Basics is celebrating Diwali by shining an even brighter light on the occasion
With residential firework bans, Food Basics is bringing an innovative drone show to Ottawa’s Capital Diwali Mela event on October 25…
ACCESO International – a Stittsville-based charity promotes access to education in Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean
ACCESO International was founded by Christine Gervais in 1996. Inspired by her travels as a high school student, Christine founded ACCESO to address the disparity between her educational opportunities…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands receives funding from Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville on World Migratory Bird Day
The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville presented a $1000 cheque to the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FoSW) in support of their ongoing work to protect…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Hoping everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving weekend. This week Councillor Gower shares information on vehicle ownership in Stittsville and the variance in numbers…
New program brings kids and pets closer together
“Learning about animal body language and how to train a pet is important at any age,” said Heather Hunter, OHS Director of Outreach.