Author: Lillian Knoops
Discover the Carp River Conservation Area
MVCA and Friends of the Carp River cordially invite you to attend the Discover the Carp River Conservation Area event on Saturday, 2 October, from 1:30pm to 4pm.
Give thanks to nature on Thanksgiving Sunday
Join CPAWS-OV in giving Thanks to Nature this Thanksgiving Sunday in four parks across Ottawa and Gatineau. Take a break and reconnect with the wild.
We have a rabbit crisis in Ottawa
The Ottawa Humane Society is experiencing a large influx in their rabbit intake, with few homes willing to adopt them.
Stittsville donations raise incredible amount for Rock Out 4 Jack
The Rock Out 4 Jack bottle drive has had another successful year in raising funds for the medical care of Stittsville’s Jack Brown.
City of Ottawa will observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, the City of Ottawa and its employees will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Be vigilant with suspicious phone calls
The Ottawa Police Service Organized Fraud Unit is advising the public to be extra vigilant when receiving phone calls from persons identifying themselves as an employee of any Canadian Government Agency.
Declutter with donations to Diabetes Canada at pop-up drive-thru
Diabetes Canada is offering a safe and easy Curbside Donation Drop-Off in Stittsville (outside the Giant Tiger at 6081 Hazeldean Road), from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on September 11th to collect donations of gently used clothing.
Empowering youth to be leaders: Canadian Wilderness Stewardship Program accepting applications
The Ottawa Valley chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is now accepting applications for its 2021-2022 Canadian Wilderness Stewardship Program.
WindSisters – 10 years of sisterhood united by two wheels
In May of 2011, Linda Begin of Stittsville started the all-female motorcycle group, WindSisters. Over the past ten years, the group has grown to more than 4,300 ladies.
Murph4MS inaugural year finishes strong
Liam Moore has completed Murph4MS, a campaign he spearheaded as a physical challenge to raise funds for the MS Society of Canada. Liam completed a Murph each day for the month of July.
Saunders Farm among list of recipients of 2021 Reconnect Festival and Event program
Saunders Farm is receiving $194,500 from the Reconnect Festival and Event Program to fund their 2021 Halloween and Christmas events., courtesy of the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries.
Ride your motorcycle to support guide dog training
The 34th annual Guide Dog Motorcycle Ride takes place this year on Sunday, September 12th. Motorcyclists are invited to ride to raise money towards the training of guide dogs and assistance dogs.
“Sweat for Steph” in the CIBC Run for the Cure
The West Ottawa Ringette Association has put together a team, Sweat for Steph, to fundraise and participate in the CIBC Run for the Cure in honour of Stephanie (Steph) Nugent.
Ottawa Humane Society in need of foster volunteers
The Ottawa Humane Society needs foster volunteers to provide temporary homes for Ottawa’s animals who aren’t yet ready for adoption.
Mya Vaslet joins roster for National Women’s Development Team Summer Camp
Mya Vaslet, an 18-year-old hockey forward from Stittsville, joined the roster for the BFL National Women’s Development Team Summer Camp, where she will further develop her hockey skills.