Category: Community Groups
Nominations open for the Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching
The Order of Ottawa, now in its 14th year, recognizes the professional achievements and outstanding service of exceptional Ottawa residents – those who have made significant contributions through their…
West Side Pride celebrating at Alexander Grove on July 19
The goal of the event is to celebrate Pride in the suburbs and bring home their own event for a family friendly and accessible manner. Marion Steele and many others who help want to prove…
Stittsville celebrates Canada Day 2025 (photos)
Canada Day 2025 was a great day of family fun as hundreds of families turned out for a day of activities, local music and fun at all of the community events.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Happy Canada Day! The Councillor invites you to join him for his Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony at the Welcome to Stittsville sign at Hazeldean Road and Stittsville Main Street.
What’s happening in Stittsville? Calendar of events with something for everyone!
Below is a bit of a wrap-up for more events to enjoy this weekend, Canada Day and beyond. Remember to support Stittsville’s local businesses while you are out there celebrating…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It is going to be an above-average hot couple of days and the City of Ottawa shared information in anticipation of the Heat Warning being issued by Environment and…
Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club holds their annual President changeover and BBQ
Twenty-one years ago, a group of dedicated individuals formed the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville and began their first community service projects to help residents…
It was all happening at weekend events in Stittsville – photos
Saturday was perfect for all of the community BBQs, the outdoor craft fair, picking up yard sale treasures, a vintage car show, a fundraiser for the Stittsville Food Bank to name just a few of the…
Grade 6 student from Stittsville Public School wins $10K grant for Habitat Greater Ottawa
Proud classmates and community members gathered to celebrate Grade 6 student Alex Ivanova, whose story earned $10K for Habitat Greater Ottawa.
Music was brewing at the Youth Services Ottawa fundraiser at Brew Revolution
The garage door was open at Brew Revolution on June 8th to accommodate the many who came out to support the Youth Services Ottawa fundraiser organized by Drew Corbin.
The ‘Lion on the Beach’ travel lottery can make your travel dreams come true
Have you been dreaming of a trip to Paris, France or how about Cuba, Costa Rica or right here in Canada, then the Stittsville District Lions Club may make your dream come true…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides updates and information for residents to be ‘in the know’ for our community with further details below. Don’t miss the Councillor’s Multicultural Festival on June 7th from 12-4pm.
Greg McPherson’s On The Road 4 Mental Health walk honours lives and raises hope
On The Road 4 Mental Health walk led by Greg McPherson raises awareness and funds for mental health and addiction support across Ottawa’s 24 wards.
An evening of appreciation at the Stittsville Volunteer Awards – nominees and recipients
(The Stittsville Volunteer Awards, hosted by Councillor Glen Gower and held on May 27, 2025, paid homage to the many dedicated volunteers who contribute to our community of Stittsville. Photos:…
VE Day celebrations and past stories shared from the President of the Stittsville Legion
May 8, 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, when Nazi Germany surrendered to the Allied forces, effectively ending World War II in Europe. This…