Author: Lesley McKay
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Watch the new Ottawa city council being sworn in on Tuesday, November 15 at 10:30am. Residents can view the ceremony on Rogers TV Ottawa or on the City of Ottawa’s YouTube channel.
When should you begin receiving CPP and OAS?
Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) retirement benefits both have a normal start date of age 65. Yet, CPP benefits can begin as early as age 60,…
Photos: Remembrance Day 2022 in Stittsville
The weather was unusually warm for Remembrance Day 2022 as Veterans and a smaller crowd of residents gathered at the Stittsville Cenotaph to honour those who have gone before us.
Eco West Enders want to hear how you dispose of unwanted furniture – take their anonymous poll
Millions of household items are sent to our local landfills every year, and recycling will help in bringing this number down…
We remember WWI CAMC Nursing Sister – Jessie ‘Mabel’ McDiarmid (1880-1918)
n early June 1918, Lt. McDiarmid was assigned to the nursing contingent aboard the 622-bed hospital ship HMHS Llandovery Castle, (one of five Canadian hospital ships in the First World War) carrying CEF wounded back to Canada.
Veterans’ commemorative street naming program honours the late Roger Griffiths for his service to Canada
When Stittsville’s Bob White submitted the nomination for the street name – Roger Griffiths Avenue – he ensured that Roger’s legacy and commitment to our community would be remembered.
Stittsville Remembrance Day ceremony – poignant words from the Stittsville Legion President
Remembrance Day is observed by Canadians to remember all those who have fought and died in the line of duty to keep us free. Many of us have family members,…
Goulbourn Museum honours those who went before us with Poppies of Goulbourn display
The Poppies of Goulbourn exhibit is a visually strong reminder of the military contributions the men and women of Goulbourn made over the years.
Stittsville Lions Club updates and events – helping hands needed for Village Square Park lights installation
November 12th and 19th are important dates for the Lions members. They plan to decorate the trees in Village Square Park with hundreds of lights as they do every year and are asking for assistance from the community…
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library – seeking art displays for 2023
Did you also know the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) programs are FREE with a library card (unless specified)?
Pumpkin carvers showcase their talent at 10th annual Stittsville Pumpkin Parade
Organized by Trevor Eggleton and his two daughters, Kaya and Lilia the event has become one to add to your calendar on November 1st each year.
First Stittsville ‘Bike Kid of the Year’ award presented to 10-year old Lillian Kamel
The idea of an award for kids who cycle everywhere became top of mind for Let’s Bike Stittsville and the Stittsville Kid on a Bike award was introduced.
Tips for healthy eating this Diabetes Awareness Month
This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s talk about the prevention and management of the condition.
Off we went a-haunting to capture Stittsville’s Halloween 2022
(Ottawa Fire Station 81 played host to the trick or treaters on Halloween night. Photos and Videos: Stittsville Central) From witches to goblins and skeletons too, Halloween has risen from…
We can thank former Parks & Rec Director Bob Mills for our facilities – now a park honours him
For all of the years of dedication to our communities and to Goulbourn Township, it is only deserving that Bob be recognized in a meaningful way.