Category: Community Groups
Phil Sweetnam submits insightful comments on the proposed development at Hazeldean Road and Savage Drive
Long-time business owner, Phil Sweetnam, shared comments he submitted to Colette Gorni, Development Review Planner for the Hazeldean Road/Savage Drive proposed…
Based on a hauntingly true story The Drowning Girls comes to the stage at Kanata Theatre on February 4th
The play explores the horror of the crimes while also highlighting themes of women taking back their power from their murderer. Rather than focusing on the killer…
City accepting applications for Ottawa’s community-led greening initiatives and gardening program
Projects may include community-led food gardens, pollinator and native plant gardens, rain gardens, ornamental gardens, along with other greening initiatives such as…
The Purse Project celebrates a successful tenth year
What began a decade ago as a simple idea to provide dignity and essential hygiene items to those in need has grown into a city-wide effort that continues to make a meaningful difference.
In time for the Christmas bird count the #Hum_microgallery is humming with birds!
The most recent exhibit at the #Hum_microgallery includes drawings from youth and adults from our community. The following is the introduction posted on #hum_microgallery exhibit: HUM eco bird drawing exhibition….
Ken Ludwig’s ’Twas The Night Before Christmas takes to the stage for 3 days only at Kanata Theatre
(Directed by Adam Pelletier, this delightful production of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas brings humor, heart, and holiday spirit to the stage at Kanata Theatre in a way only Ken…
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…
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…
100th Regiment Historical Society is recruiting and YOU could be a part of our local history
The 100th Regiment of Foot is recruiting — and YOU could be part of history. They are seeking members to fill their ranks as private soldiers and field musicians…