Author: Lesley McKay
City approved for federal $12M Better Homes Loan Program for homeowners
The City of Ottawa has been approved for $12,169,500 of funding for the Better Homes Loan Program from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)…
Project Northern Lights seizes $116K of purple fentanyl and cocaine – Carp woman and 2 others charged
On February 28th, two vehicles were stopped in North Bay, where officers seized a large quantity of drugs – suspected to be purple fentanyl and cocaine…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Participate in the zoom presentation on March 1 at 7:00 pm with Nick Stowe who will share his knowledge and tips for living with coyotes. Join the Zoom presentation followed by a Q&A session for residents…
Stittsville Lions surpass their annual fundraising goal for Stittsville Food Bank
The donations didn’t stop at the end of 2020, they kept pouring in. Thanks to the ongoing generosity of the community, the Stittsville Lions were able to donate another significant amount…
Stittsville Legion renos uncover a piece of the past
In early 2018, the Stittsville Legion Branch 618, began fundraising to construct a new building on the Stittsville Main Street location to replace the 1930 outdated building. Fundraising had been going well…
Winning entrants judged for the annual SGHS photo contest
The Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticulture Society annually holds their photo contest with a gathering of members waiting patiently to learn who and if their entry has won…
Community meeting updates for the Hazeldean Crossing development and Victor Street closure
A community meeting via zoom was held on February 22 for the construction that is taking place at the corner of Victor Street and Hazeldean Road. The meeting was hosted by Councillor Gower…
Living with coyotes in an urban environment – Zoom presentation March 1
In light of the recent Coyote sightings around Stittsville and the songs of the Coyote at night, especially in the area of the Trans-Canada Trail and Poole Creek corridor…
The City offers day camps for April break
The City is offering their popular in-person camps for the April school break. This year they have added virtual activities that can be done from the comfort of your home…
Heather Desjardins of Stittsville wins an Ottawa Businesswoman of the Year Award
Heather Desjardins, Stittsville resident and owner of The Open Door Educational Services, has been recognized yet again for her professionalism and the services Open Door provides to children who have learning disabilities. Last week you may have caught…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower brings some important information to your attention on upcoming snowbank removal; toboggan and skating safety; an upcoming session on Coyote safety…
Stittsville Library resumes services with guidelines on February 22 – new programs being offered
Stittsville Library will again be welcoming customers inside for returns and holds pick-up, browsing and use of public computers starting Monday, February 22, 2021…
Beware say Ottawa Police as high-end vehicle thefts are ongoing
The Ottawa Police want to remind the community that the risk of thefts, and repeat thefts, of high-end Lexus and Toyota vehicles in Ottawa remains present…
Stittsville Knights of Columbus seeking vendors for Spring Love Local FUNdraiser
The Stittsville Knights of Columbus (SKoC) are pleased to be working with the City of Ottawa, The Stittsville Foodbank and Chrysalis House to offer a wonderful re-opening celebration for Stittsville…
A&W Stittsville partners with Mealshare to feed local youth
The A&W in Stittsville is on a mission to give back locally. In 2021, the franchise will be providing 1,200 meals to a youth in need at the Kanata Food Cupboard. Through a formed partnership with Mealshare Canada…