Author: Lesley McKay
Stay safe this 2025 holiday season following the Ottawa Police Service crime prevention and safety tips
The Ottawa Police Service is encouraging residents to stay vigilant, exercise caution, and take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones during this holiday season.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower and his team extend Holiday Wishes and a Hanukkah message to residents. He also shares the office hours during the holiday season…
Stittsville’s generosity shines for OC Transpo’s ‘Fill the Bus’ food drive supporting the Stittsville Food Bank
It was windy, cold and snow was falling on December 13th, but that didn’t deter Stittsville residents from coming out to support the OC Transpo ‘Fill the Bus’ food drive.
December news and events at the Stittsville Library Branch
With the Holiday Season upon us, the staff at the Stittsville Library wish everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. Please note that over the holidays there will be some closures you should be aware of.
Goulbourn Museum December news and events
Thank you to everyone who bundled up, came out, and helped make the day feel warm and connected. From marshmallows by the fire, to excited faces visiting Santa, friendly goats…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It has been a busy week for Councillor Gower with so many meetings and events to attend, including the Stittsville Muslim Association unveiling of their new sign and the amazing…
Parade of Lights lights up the festive season and Coca-Cola Santa visits Stittsville
It was an evening to remember with hundreds of Stittsville residents waiting with excitement and anticipation on Stittsville Main Street Saturday night for the annual Parade of Lights…
Celebrating environmental hero Sri Saalumarada Thimmakka — Stittsville students shine a light on a global inspiration
Two young students from Stittsville took centre stage at the Kannada Sangha of Ottawa’s annual Kannada Rajyotsava celebration on November 1st, held at Sacred Heart Catholic High School.
Ten years of the Purse Project / Re-fill Project
The Ottawa Police Service and our partners Shoppers Drug Mart and Citron Hygiene are once again inviting Ottawa residents to help us collect personal hygiene products for women in the…
Family owned Great Canadian Dollar Store opens their doors in Stittsville
The Dennison’s shared with Stittsville Central, “Our connection to Stittsville runs deep. Both of our boys played hockey for the Ottawa Valley Silver Seven and we spent countless hours…
Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library celebrates 5 years with fall event series and new online catalogue
As part of its work to promote gardening with native plants across the city, the OWSL also launched this fall an online catalogue that features 50 data points on over 300 native species.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s been a busy week for Councillor Gower with a number of items to share – the important one – the Stittsville Village Association’s ‘Parade of Lights’ takes place…
Stittsville District Lions Club supporting the Queensway Carleton Hospital expansion project
The Stittsville District Lions Club is entering into a new fundraising endeavour. The Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) will be expanding and modernizing the hospital to help shape the future of health care…
Bill 68 and the proposed conservation authority amalgamation – statement from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
There is much controversy regarding the consolidation of 36 conservation authorities down to seven by the Province to create the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency. In our region…
‘Hear Ye’ ‘Hear Ye’ Goulbourn Recreation Complex celebrates 25 years
The 25th year anniversary celebration of the Goulbourn Recreation Complex (known now as the CARDELREC Recreation Complex – Goulbourn) came about…