Author: Lesley McKay
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is seeking members for the Stittsville Diversity Advisory Committee who would be responsible for advising his office on community issues relating to diversity and anti-racism in Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor assures residents that the LRT trains are safe with additional inspections and procedures now in place. At the Light Rail Sub-Committee held last week, OC Transpo responded to questions from the Councillor and others…
Gift of independence given to a special little boy – ADC Hartley finds his new forever home
Joanne realized that service dogs provide assistance like none other for children with health issues such as autism, seizures and mobility limitations to name a few. It was then that she had an incredible idea…
Two Starlight synchronized skating teams will represent Ontario at the 2023 Skate Canada Cup in Calgary
Skaters from across Ottawa are members of both the Novice and Intermediate teams who have a shared passion for the sport and the desire to compete on the national stage.
Stittsville Lions and area clubs hold monumental meeting of donations
The February 8, 2023 meeting held at the Stittsville Lions hall was an evening of celebration and giving. There was a total of 27 Lions in attendance and an additional five participating virtually to hear the good news to be shared.
Sacred Heart co-op student Kaitlyn LeBoutillier is welcomed by Stittsville Central
We are pleased to welcome Kaitlyn (Katie) LeBoutillier to the Stittsville Central team for her co-op work placement until the end of June, 2023.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Adult volunteers are being sought by Councillor Gower to assist the Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville, along with his team, to begin a new initiative – a youth drop-in program…
Stittsville residents pack more than 300 shoeboxes for children in need
Children in need around the world to receive 415,000 gift-filled shoeboxes from Canadians, including Stittsville residents who helped to pack the shoeboxes…
2023 Ottawa draft budget – anticipated investments for Stittsville
Make no mistake, this is a tight budget,” Mayor Mark Sutcliffe told council as he presented the first draft budget of his term on February 1, 2023.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has quickly passed, with a variety of updates from Councillor for the upcoming week and further on the calendar. The fluctuating temperatures from mild to record-breaking extreme cold have brought about concerns for our homeless…
Residents escape barefoot from early morning Stittsville fire
At approximately 5:00am, Ottawa Fire had received multiple calls reporting the fire on Kittiwake, off of Chantilly Gate and Sirocco Crescent. Stations 81 and 46 responded with the first fire vehicle arriving within four minutes of the calls.
Service Ontario improving services and adding pilot programs for efficient customer service
Customers requiring in-person visits can book multiple services in a single appointment on their smartphone or computer or book a single appointment for the whole family.
West Ottawa Ringette U19AA team heading off to 2023 Ontario Winter Games
This high-performance team will be playing their games on the first weekend of the 2023Ontario Winter Games being held in Renfrew County.
Zero-emission buses – another step closer to a route near you
The transition from diesel buses to battery-electric is one of the most impactful actions the City can take to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040.
Deadline for entries to the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticulture Society photo contest quickly approaching
This year, the members are celebrating the ‘Canadian Year of the Garden’ with red being the predominant colour found in many gardens and that they would like to see in the photos being submitted…