Author: Lesley McKay
Stittsville Legion and Stittsville Friendship Club unite to present 18 bursaries to local students
The Stittsville Legion handed out 16 bursaries for a total of $16,000 and The Friendship Club issued two $1,000 bursaries to local students on the evening of July 12, 2022.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping you informed, some updates from Councillor Gower for this week includes his response to the question asked of him by many residents – Where do you stand on fare-free transit?
Rising temperatures pose a danger to pets
The Ottawa Humane Society is warning residents that after a relatively mild June and early July, high temperatures are forecasted for Ottawa this week and pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars.
Police warning – beware of extortion and cartel internet scams
The Ottawa Police receives hundreds of public complaints about internet fraud each year and would like to remind Ottawa residents to be vigilant.
The first Stittsville Free Little Art Gallery has opened for viewing and sharing
A resident of Stittsville since 2004, Cecilia Troy, an artist, has curated a new library in the community – the Stittsville Free Little Art Gallery.
The Stittsville Lions contribute to future education of local students; first cheque presentation to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
The Stittsville Lions Club have continued their commitment to presenting bursaries to those graduating from high school and going on to attend university or college.
Instant replay: Unretirement and the new retirement
According to The Four Pillars of the New Retirement, a study conducted by Edward Jones and Age Wave, thirty-three percent of recent retirees struggle to find a sense of purpose in retirement with new-found free time.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On Friday, July 8, the Bradley family were honoured with a commemorative park naming – Bradley Square – on Stittsville Main Street.
What’s happening at the Stittsville Library
We’re really happy with the busyness in our branch one week into school holidays, many new people coming in to get library cards and children’s programs are well attended
From early roots to a park in their name – the Bradley family is a Stittsville foundation to be honoured
(In 1956, Silas Bradley opened Bradley’s Insurance on Main Street in Stittsville. In this photo taken in the early 1960s, were: (l to r) Silas, Mary Jane (nee Argue), Jean…
PHOTOS: Wasn’t that a party! 2022’s Canada Day in Stittsville an overwhelming success
The Stittsville Village Association (SVA) prides itself on hosting a family-friendly, community-driven Canada Day celebration.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is providing his update for programs, local events and meetings taking place for the week of July 4-9, 2022.
Stittsville’s Canada Day 2022 promises to be one huge family party
Live, local entertainment, a teeming Family Fun Zone, and spectacular fireworks will be the three main pillars behind 2022’s Canada Day in Stittsville.
Park officially named for dedicated Stittsville resident Lee Boltwood
In 1965, Lee and Paul Boltwood were married. One year later in 1966, Lee and Paul left their beloved home province of British Columbia to set off in a new direction and their new venture in life.
The Boyd farmhouse has stood proudly in its place since 1872
The Boyd homestead is considered a building of significance of long-standing agricultural heritage in our area. It’s fate is still to be determined.