Author: Lesley McKay
Kanata Theatre brings comedic thriller – Mauritius – to the stage
Kanata Theatre, celebrating 55 years, has produced another outstanding stage production entitled, Mauritius. The show runs at the Ron Maslin Playhouse from February 7 – 17, 2024.
The Goulbourn Township Historical Society shares the history of ‘Goulbourn on Ice’ at the Stittsville Library
The Goulbourn Township Historical Society has created a display that shares photos and the history of the many talented athletes who came from across Goulbourn.
Stittsville helps Samaritan’s Purse celebrate more than 11 million Shoebox Gifts collected for children in need
(Photos taken by Frank King of Samaritan’s Purse, showing children in Costa Rica checking out their Canadian-packed Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.) Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating the overwhelming generosity of volunteers…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
February has began with a warm week and unfortunately the Rideau Canal is not open for Winterlude, but there are many more activities to enjoy throughout this winter festival. Canal officials are asking all residents to please stay off the ice.
Rotary Club introduces their winter TIFF film series
In their twelfth year of introducing residents to internationally acclaimed films, the Stittsville Rotary Club is bringing four new films to the screen at Landmark Cinemas through their collaboration with the Film Circuit of the Toronto International Film Festival…
2024 Stittsville Volunteer Awards – call for nominations
The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the dedication of volunteers in our community. This is your opportunity to bring their special contributions to light.
Off-leash and on-leash dog parks in Stittsville – a complicated issue
Dog parks are a feasible option for satisfying the physical and social interaction needs of dogs and their owners, while providing separation for non-dog owners who may be offended by dogs. However, minimizing the issues commonly found with dog parks…
Ottawa Stewardship Council provides grant to Friends of Stittsville Wetlands
“Protect, restore, regenerate, and re-wild Stittsville’s Wetlands for future generations.” The mission of the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FoSW) is building momentum…
What’s happening at the Goulbourn Museum in February
January was a busy month at the Museum with time spent planning new exhibits, doing collections work and running programs. We’ve got lots on the go in February, too. The Museum is open Fridays and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Hope to see soon!
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has quickly passed and Councillor Gower is sharing his latest updates with our community. The city will be receiving federal funds to support affordable housing construction…
Share the joy of outer space in February with Lucy Hambly
The second month of 2024 will provide all astronomy lovers with many more chances to learn more about meteor showers, rocket launches, and so much more…
Ottawa Police investigating hate crime that took place at Goulbourn Museum
On arrival for work on January 19th, the staff at Goulbourn Museum were met with a disturbing scene. In the early morning hours, , the Museum’s flagpole…
New online property tax and assessment tool for residents launches
Residents can search for a property by municipal address or roll number to view the property’s assessment value and property tax value…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Snow removal has started in Stittsville and across Ottawa, so keep your eyes open for the temporary no parking signage. We get a daily list of streets scheduled to be cleared in the next 24 hours, and we try to share that info daily…
Let your imagination soar – Awesome Authors returns for 2024!
The Ottawa Public Library is calling all young writers to participate in the Awesome Authors Youth Writing Contest, a fantastic opportunity to showcase your storytelling prowess…