Author: Lesley McKay
News and happenings at the Stittsville Library
How do you know you are appreciated? The staff at the Stittsville Library certainly are.
Ontario government eliminating fees for police record checks for volunteers
The Ontario government is making it easier to volunteer and encourage volunteerism.
Ottawa Catholic School Board fills trustee position following John Curry’s death
A long-time member of St Patrick Parish in Fallowfield, de Kemp has had a 30-year affiliation with the OCSB.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The importance of the extension of Robert Grant Avenue is explained by Councillor Gower in this week’s update.
Stittsville’s Collinda Joseph is back home with her Paralympic bronze medal
Collinda and the rest of her team are proud of their performance and the Bronze Medal victory.
Julianna Parks continues her hockey dream with Brock University Badgers
At 19, Julianne Parks of Stittsville, with her left-hand shot, is a force to be reckoned with on skates.
New executive for Stittsville Business Association – time to get to work
Andrea Greenhous thanked Allan Ryan for all of his hard work over the past two years to bring the Stittsville Business Association to where it is today.
Residents of Stittsville’s Granite Ridge Care Community will soon receive increased direct care
This provincial funding includes $1,953,588 going to Granite Ridge Care Community in Stittsville to hire additional staff this year.
To recognize world water day – Stittsville Lions launch rain barrel fundraiser on behalf of Carleton Place Hospital
Stittsville Lions have partnered with Rain Barrel Canada to launch a rain barrel fundraiser on World Water Day.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Welcome to Spring and with that Councillor Gower encourages residents to get involved by registering for Cleaning the Capital.
Stittsville’s retiree French classes flourish with a bon vivant group
In 2013, the Stittsville Library introduced conversational French language lessons for retirees.
We welcome Algonquin College co-op student Madison Costeira to Stittsville Central
We are pleased to welcome Madison (Maddy) Costeira to the Stittsville Central team for six weeks to complete her co-op work placement.
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
The Stittsville Volunteer Awards is your opportunity to bring the dedicated community involvement of your nominee to light.
Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club seeks participants for their youth leadership awards camp
The Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club is pleased to announce that the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2022 will take place from May 29 to May 31 and will be an in-person event.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Congratulations extended from Councillor Gower on the medal wins at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics received by two Stittsville residents, Collinda Joseph and Tyrone Henry.