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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…
Weather for Goulbourn Lawn Bowling open house didn’t deter those wanting to try the sport
With 72 members, the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club (GLBC) held their Open House on a rainy May 24 inviting the community to come out and give lawn bowling a try…
Everything was coming up green at the SGHS plant sale
Residents look forward to the SGHS annual plant sale and this year as in previous years, many residents walked away with various plants that will soon be growing in a new garden.
Upcoming events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
Every month there are in-person and virtual programs and events offered for teens, adults, young or new mothers and seniors – drop in and discover more.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Hoping everyone enjoyed the brisk long weekend. This week Councillor Gower is asking residents to join him for Let’s Bike Month for the month of June. The Enviro-Centre is also…
New City special event by-laws approved by joint committees for Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services and for Public Works and Infrastructure
At a special meeting May 16, 2025, the joint committees for Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services and for Public Works and Infrastructure approved two new special event by-laws. These by-laws, along…
The Stittsville District Lions Club is accepting scholarship/bursary applications
The Club will be awarding five scholarships/bursaries to first year college or university youth, with each scholarship/bursary worth $1,000. For students who are furthering their education…
End the Attacks on Endangered Species and Stop Bill 5
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FofSW) want to ensure that Stittsville residents are aware of the provincial bill – “Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025”…
What does the New Wildlife Strategy protect? City puts beavers and beaver dams at risk in Goulbourn Wetland Complex – again!
On April 22th, Earth Day, an impressive Community Forum was hosted by the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands. This forum was “to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands and the significance of…
Do you know how development at the Carp Road Landfill is coming along?
One condition of the approved Environmental Assessment was to set up a Public Liaison Committee (PLC) to provide “open and transparent dialogue…
Rising talent takes centre stage at the Kiwanis Kids 4 Kids Talent Showcase
The 2025 Kiwanis Kids 4 Kids (K4K) Talent Showcase returned to Stittsville with a vibrant celebration of youth and up-and-coming talents living in our communities.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is sharing further information on the new ways to bus and would like to hear from residents about your experience travelling on the new and changed routes.