Category: Community Groups
Record number of teams participate in 3 on 3 ball hockey tournie
October 6th was the perfect day for the Stittsville 3 on 3 Ball Hockey Tournament – the rain held off and there was a record turnout. The all-around success of…
1000 Robert Grant Avenue development proposal cause for concern
The Lépine Corporation have submitted to the City a Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 1000 Robert Grant Avenue for a proposed new development in the Fernbank Lands neighbourhood. The 2009 Fernbank…
Fairyland turns up in local park to the delight of a dog walker
(Photos provided by Robert Dueck when on a recent dog walk.) A new fairyland in Stittsville has been revealed. When Robert Dueck was walking his dogs on an early October…
Check your lottery tickets – you could be $250,000 richer
A lottery ticket purchased in Ottawa on October 19, 2018 is waiting for someone to come forward to claim the prize. The LOTTO MAX MAXMILLIONS ticket was split four ways and is…
Carleton Riding all-candidates meeting and much more happening in Stittsville this weekend
(The Bradley-Craig farmhouse on Hazeldean Road. Photo: Mandy Hambly/FitPix) Another weekend full of activities for everyone. From federal politics to fund raising for the Bahamas, beer and food pairings, artwork…
Ottawa Fire Services launch their ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ October program
Ottawa Fire Services, in partnership with Safer Roads Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service will launch the fifth annual “Be Safe, Be Seen” project for the month of October. As…
Empowering young people – Up with People returns to Ottawa
Our Councillor to the south, Scott Moffatt, has the privilege to officially welcome Up with People back to Ottawa after an absence of 20 years on October 1st. The group…
Seeking out volunteers at annual Volunteer Expo – October 2nd
For over sixty years, Volunteer Ottawa (VO), has been the leader in helping people make meaningful differences in our city. VO has supported charitable and non-profit organizations through the connection…
Community and recreation associations have until October 9 to apply for funding
Thinking of holding a community event? You can apply for $3,000 in funding through the 2020 Civic Events Funding Program to assist in alleviating some event costs incurred. Deadline for application is…
It takes a village
I’ve run campaigns to support the Food Bank. I’ve organized hampers at Christmas for families in need. I’ve helped to sponsor a family of refugees through a work initiative. I’ve…
A few fun events happening in Stittsville this weekend
Where did September go – seems like it just flew by with so much to do and so many events to take in. Here is a bit of a wrap-up…
Updated: Support Responsible Dog Owners of Canada through FundScrip campaign
Responsible Dog Owners of Canada (RDOC) is a registered, non-profit, national organization comprised of volunteers who believe that responsibility, respect and recognition are fundamental components of dog ownership. They are…
Beware of a scam using the Ottawa Police main phone number and 9-1-1
The Ottawa Police Service Fraud Unit is advising the community of recent scams involving phone numbers similar to the Ottawa Police Service, including 9-1-1 and their main phone number, 613-236-1222.…
55 years of community service being celebrated by the Stittsville and District Lions Club
On the evening of June 3, 1964, the Stittsville and District Lions Club received their Charter from Lions International. The Ottawa West Lions Club had sponsored the Stittsville Club to…
A party to celebrate an award-winning author – Stittsville’s own Amanda Jetté Knox
(All photos: Jonathan Ball) A party was held on September 22 to celebrate Stittsville author, Amanda Jetté Knox and her award-winning book Love Lives Here: A Story of Thriving in…