Author: Lesley McKay
Stittsville Butter Tart Festival returns for second year
If you like them with or without raisins or with a firm or runny filling (elbow lickers), you’ll find your perfect butter tart at this Stittsville Butter Tart Festival on September 9th.
Schedule changes for Labour Day and the following week
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Doctor finds her ‘good fit’ at Almonte General Hospital
When Dr. Laurel Kedrosky arrived in Almonte as part of her medical training, she liked what she saw. She came back to do a locum to cover for another doctor.
Wildpine residents celebrate end of summer with a Hawaiian theme and afternoon of dance
With summer’s end quickly approaching, the residents and staff of Wildpine Residence wanted to hold onto the season just a little longer. So, what better way to celebrate than to…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower updates the community on the motion he introduced at City Council regarding the need to adjust the administration and process as it relates to the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT).
New AGCO liquor license application undergoing public notice
The amendment application is for a liquor sales license from the Lone Star Group of Companies. The public notice offers the municipality and residents an opportunity to respond…
Your feedback is requested by OHS to plan for the next five years putting people and pets first
The rising cost of living has caused more pet owners to surrender their pets to the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). The OHS’s draft Strategic Plan includes exploring the possibility of opening a new veterinary clinic…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The week of August 21st began with a flag raising at Village Square Park for Pride Week hosted by Councillor Gower. Several community members attended. Marion Steele who has been an advocate over many years…
Community generously supports Operation Come Home at Stittsville Rotary Club food drive
This community service event was organized by the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville to benefit Operation Come Home, an employment, education, and support centre for homeless and at-risk youth age 16 and up.
1, 2, 3 dunked – Stittsville Legion Branch 618 promised fun to raise building funds
Legion members are working to replace their 1930-era building with a newly constructed building. Fundraising had been going well, until the pandemic struck and donations became few and far between…
The fall campaign of Cleaning the Capital opens for registration August 15
2023 marks the 30th year of the Cleaning the Capital Program! Since 1994, more than 1.4 million volunteers have participated in nearly 30,000 clean-up projects throughout the city.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Glen shares some sad news with the community – the passing of Brad Schoenherr. There are two links provided for those who wish to help the family…
Edo Japan helps kick off the new StittStarter patron partnership initiative
We are quite pleased to announce that Kaitlyn LeBoutillier was our first Stitt Starter to receive a $500.00 donation provided by Edo Japan that she plans to put towards her university studies…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares some exciting events coming up on August 12th, but he unfortunately will not be able to attend. He also hosting two information meetings for…
Residents of Wildpine and Ravenscroft Courts to submit petition to city opposing proposed development at 37 Wildpine Court
(The proposed four storey low-rise apartment building included in the new development proposal and by law amendment for 37 Wildpine Court. Image: Fotenn Planning + Design) On Friday, August 4,…