Author: Lesley McKay
Tuesday, May 24 evening update from Councillor Gower – new information
(City of Ottawa and Red Cross staff are ready to help you at the CardelRec Complex-Goulbourn at 1500 Shea Road. Photo: Councillor Gower) Many more homes have power tonight than…
Important Sunday evening update from Councillor Gower on current power/storm information
Thank you to everyone who is helping out by checking in on neighbours, and assisting with the clean-up in any way that you can.
Scapillati Flooring takes Stittsville Town League hockey championship for 2021-22
(Scapillati Flooring winners of the 2021-22 Stittsville Town League season pose with the legendary Johnny Leroux. Back row – left to right: Troy Hass, Charlie Armstrong, Linden Bahm, Shayne Thompson…
Goulbourn Museum celebrates spring with inaugural speaker series presentation
Goulbourn Museum is kicking off its 2022 Speaker Series on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 pm with “The Kitchen Garden: How and What to Grow” with Dr. Russ Thomas…
Have what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter? Ottawa Fire Services are recruiting
Firefighting requires courage, caring for the community, teamwork and trust.
Carleton provincial candidates set to take the debate stage on May 18
Stittsville residents will have an opportunity to pose questions to five of the seven Carleton provincial candidates on issues important to you, the riding and the province.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The weather held out for Councillor Gower’s Family Bike Ride on Sunday – above is a photo of community members who took part.
What do two Stittsville Cub members, 100 tomato plants and the Stittsville Food Bank have in common?
In their final year as Cubs with the 1st Stittsville Scout Troup, Tyler and Shawn are working diligently on their community service project…
The Goulbourn Museum staff want to hear your ideas for summer events and in-person programs
The Goulbourn Museum is excited to be returning to some in-person programming and events this summer and are looking for the community’s input…
Residents warned of tick high risk areas – 2022 province-wide map
Entomologists have indicated that with the milder winters being experienced over the past decade, allow the ticks to survive the season and they are moving further eastward.
Heart healthy tips for Hypertension Awareness Month
May is Hypertension Awareness Month and a great reminder for us to check in on our heart health. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure…
What’s new at the Stittsville Library
Some children are very comfortable reading to dogs and enjoy reading with Caileigh, a St. John’s Ambulance therapy dog.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower brings to our attention this week, a new community initiative – The Diversity Project…
Start your engines as the Ottawa Ride for Dad returns to the road
The Ottawa Motorcycle Ride for Dad in support of the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation is asking for community support and participation as it gears up for its annual ride in June.
Stittsville’s Market at the Barn showcases local vendors for another season
The Market at the Barn folks will be kicking off the farmers market season on Sunday, May 8th at 9:00am.