Author: Lesley McKay
Well known and admired Stittsville resident Gwen Lytle has passed away
Gwen Lytle lived in the same house on Stittsville Main Street for 64 years. She and her husband, Ab, raised their family in the home.
Stittsville Village Square included in City’s recycling in parks pilot project
In all, 33 parks have been chosen, with Village Square Park in Stittsville being chosen. In June, 2021 you can expect to see new receptacles for waste placed throughout the park.
To help bridge digital divide Stittsville Library loaning Chromebooks
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) staff realize that there are some in the community who don’t have access to computers or the internet. For that reason, the OPL has put in place safe access to printing, WiFi and computers…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s not too late, Councillor Gower wants to hear your ideas on walking and cycling missing links – are there pathways and routes that don’t connect? The Councillor provides a weekly update on…
Controversial development passes Planning Committee hurdle – 18 storey tower delayed
The proposed development by Lépine planned for 5000 Robert Grant Avenue (René’s Court) has been the most controversial of all proposed developments for Stittsville.
Goulbourn Museum presents: the science behind the costume
Loree Tannett is a Perth-based seamstress and costume designer. She enjoys merging the look of historical costuming with the comfort of modern clothing.
The season of ticks has arrived
With the increase in the number of cases reported in the Ottawa area, Ottawa Public Health regularly conducts tick dragging to monitor tick populations and to test for Lyme disease.
Ottawa and Stittsville Public Library celebrate Asian heritage month
The Ottawa Public Library and Stittsville Branch are inviting everyone to discover the legacy and diverse cultures of Asia through livestreamed educational and cultural programs during the month of May – for all ages!
Vaccines eligibility expanded – 40+ can receive doses starting May 13th
The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health provided new information on the situation with COVID-19 vaccines with eligibility being expanded.
Stittsville Villa celebrates Mother’s Day with drive-thru fanfare
(Mother’s Day was celebrated with a parade at the Stittsville Villa on Sunday, May 9, 2021.) What a wonderful way to celebrate Mother’s Day! The Moms and Grandmoms at Stittsville…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is passing on information about local development, programs and relevant city events. You may be interested in receiving a tree, find out more; a vaccine update…
Losing our heritage one log at a time – this local log home has been repurposed
(The log home at 6760 Mansfield Road was moved in 2020 and repurposed. Photo: André Bergevin) Imagine the stories that our rural log homes and barns could tell. The labour…
Find the Paw-fect companion with OPL’s Pet Program Series: Dog Edition!
The Ottawa Public Library is partnering with The Ruff House to offer an online series of guides, demonstrations, tips, and resources to help inform soon-to-be pet owners of the ins and outs of pet adoption and pet ownership.
Susannah Kemp: a pioneer of historic significance to Stittsville
Susanna Kemp, born in 1807, was an immigrant from Tipperary, Ireland. She and her husband, William, were early farming pioneers in the village of Stittsville, of the former Goulbourn Township.
Upgrades coming to Stittsville’s Ralph Street Park
This week, the City received confirmation of funding for a total investment of $5 million for 29 park renewal projects across Ottawa over the next five years. Stittsville is on the list…