Author: Lesley McKay
City Council approves demolition of the Flewellyn-Jones heritage designated home
The Report and relating documents will now move on to the Provincial government’s Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy for their consideration…
Cleaning the Capital – World Cleanup Day hosted with the UN-Habitat and the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville
Stittsville led Ottawa for the third year in a row in the Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign and was recognized by UN-Habitat with their attendance at this event.
Lionhearts celebrate at another Open House; apples aplenty at AppleFest; Halloween comes early at ReStore; and a Quilt Walk like no other
There is always something going on in Stittsville from events, sports and live music keeping you busy right here in your home town.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing information for another week with residents to ensure you are up-to-date on City Hall business and activities in the Stittsville community. He thanks everyone for coming…
You’re invited to Richmond Care Home to celebrate 25 years of innovative dementia care for women
The vision for Richmond Care Home began with John and Lillian Bosco, who opened its doors on September 5, 2000. John, a longtime social worker and dementia care manager…
Don’t sleep on safety: test your alarms with Ottawa Fire Services
Firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city the week of September 22nd to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working.
Stittsville South development concept plan approved by Planning and Housing Committee
On September 17, 2025 the Concept Plan and an Official Plan amendment for applicant Caivan proposing the future development of a residential subdivision, referred to as Stittsville South (W-4)…
Submissions open for self-published Canadian mystery writers to win the Toby Award
The Toby Award recognizes the risk-taking, creativity, and perseverance of Canadian mystery writers who choose to publish outside the traditional system…
Flewellyn-Jones house approved for demolition by the Built Heritage Committee
The report for the Demolition of 5897 Fernbank Road recommended that the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council approve the application to demolish the house.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Have you registered to volunteer for the September 20th W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park clean-up for the fall campaign of Cleaning the Capital…
308 acres of Highlands Forest permanently protected by local land trust
Located south of Matawatchan Provincial Park, the reserve is a flagship addition to MMLT’s protected lands. Its mature forests, rocky ridges, wetlands, and creeks support remarkable biodiversity.
To the delight of residents Extendicare Crossing Bridge celebrates grand opening
The opening of this new long-term care home provides 256 modern long-term care beds to Stittsville. Extendicare Crossing Bridge offers residents greater privacy…
We welcome South Carleton High School co-op student Claire Graham to Stittsville Central
We are pleased to welcome Claire Graham, a South Carleton High School (SCHS) student, to our team for her co-op placement. Claire resides in Stittsville and will be writing on many…
Plants filled the pergola at the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society’s fall sale
You could load up your car with locally grown cool season annuals, perennials, and beautiful plants you won’t find at your local garden centre. Watch for details of the spring plant sale.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
One of the sweetest events of the year is just a few days away – the Butter Tart Festival at Stittsville’s Market at the Barn on September 13th.