Author: Lesley McKay
Stittsville commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII
The Remembrance Day service hosted by the Stittsville Legion, Branch 618 is a deeply emotional time for some and thought provoking for others.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Winter has certainly arrived to start the new week – stay safe when travelling the roads. Councillor Gower is keeping residents up-to-date with upcoming meetings and events. An important information…
Remembrance Day 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War
When you pause on the 11th month, the 11th day at the 11th hour, appreciate that Canadians are so fortunate for our place in life – only because of the strength of so many who fought in battle…
Large number of attendees expected at public information session for the Carp Road widening project
The proposed Carp Road widening project, a long awaited vital transportation route, will impact businesses and those who reside along the road and many have expressed concerns.
Honouring our Veterans – Station 81 firefighters install the Poppies of Goulbourn display at the Goulbourn Museum
A vibrant collage of crocheted poppies, the Poppies of Goulbourn art display, was installed on the wall of the Goulbourn Museum on October 29th thanks to the firefighters of Station 81.
Everyone loves a pumpkin parade – tradition continues for the 12th year
On November 1, Village Square Park was home to what has become a familiar Stittsville tradition. Now in its twelth year, the Stittsville Pumpkin Parade continues to grow…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Let us remember our Veterans. Stittsville Legion veterans, members and volunteers will be in the community selling poppies to support our Veterans and their family members.
Westwind Public School – ‘chase for hunger’ parade supports the Stittsville Food Bank
October 31, 2025 is a day that the students and fellow teachers at Westwind Public School won’t soon forget. Leading up to the afternoon of fun…
The small engine whisperer – Wyatt Belanger owner of Legacy Small Engines
Wyatt Belanger has been a tinkerer of small engines since the age of 10 when his Dad, Al, would bring home discarded snow blowers and challenge him by saying…
November news and events at the Stittsville Library Branch
Please note that the Ottawa Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day, and Thursday, November 20 for the Annual OPL Employee Forum.
The Stittsville Business Association celebrates small business month at the Goulbourn Museum
It was a chilly October 23rd, but that didn’t deter the Stittsville Business Association members and guests to bundle up and enjoy an evening at the Goulbourn Museum…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping you informed, Councillor Gower is sharing information and events for this week. The City will be tabling the 2026 budget at the November 12th City Council meeting…
Pumpkin Parade annual tradition returns for its 12th year at Stittsville’s Village Square Park
This community show of Stittsville’s talent and spirit has been happening since Trevor Eggleton moved from British Columbia and introduced this evening of eerie to Stittsville…
‘The Spitfire Grill’ serves up heart, hope and music at Kanata Theatre
The Spitfire Grill is a touching and uplifting musical about second chances, small-town life and the power of community, featuring a live band and a talented local cast…
The frenzy for baseball in Stittsville hit a home run in the 1950s when history was made
Many of us lived for those heyday baseball games at The Grove that brought the entire community together. The stands were always packed with folks…