Category: Community Groups
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.
Events and news from the Stittsville Library
Calling all gardeners and plant enthusiasts! The Stittsville Branch will be hosting two gardening events that will be taking place over the May long weekend…
Explore the evolution of Main Street on Stittsville’s 2025 Jane’s Walk
Delve deeper into the history of Stittsville Main Street and the surrounding community during the Jane’s Walk event on May 3rd, 2025.
A Choired Afternoon fills St. Thomas sanctuary with glorious music
With diverse harmonies and backgrounds, the sanctuary at St. Thomas Anglican Church was filled with glorious music during the afternoon concert.
Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville support Friends of Stittsville Wetlands – discover Goulbourn’s wetlands at Earth Day forum
Janet Stavinga, President of the FoSW invites the community to register (in-person or for the livestream) and join this Earth Day forum on Tuesday, April 22 from 7:00–9:30pm…
Variety is the ‘spice of life’ – Stittsville Legion hosts Spice of Life Experience
(Jimmy Lafreniere, owner of Jimmy’s Waffle World, was one of the fourteen businesses on hand to answer your questions and provide everyone with samples. Photos: Stittsville Central.) It is said…
Easter FUNdraiser market delivers sweet surprises
“We have no boundaries for creators or sellers here. Growers, artisans, and others have a multitude of items for sale. The best way to experience the market is just to come and browse.”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Do you know a person, business or community group going above and beyond to make a difference in Stittsville? We want to hear about them! The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to…
Flock to MMLT’s returning birdhouse fundraiser auction
(Bill Rawson created this birdhouse for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust ‘Birds of a Feather Auction Together’. It is the fourth auction raising funds to protect nature reserves and foster…
Step into the action at SHEO’s 2025 Sledge Hockey Tournament
The SHEO Sledge Hockey Tournament is all about celebrating para hockey, friendly competition, and community spirit and takes place in Stittsville from April 11-13.
Stittsville Winter Trail Network endeavouring to groom the TCT for winter enjoyment – seeking not-for-profit status
Stittsville Winter Trail Network (SWTN), a small group of volunteers, want to change your perception of winter by grooming a network of recreational pathways.