Category: Community Groups
Lionhearts Inc. hosts open house to showcase community impact
The open house was eye-opening, allowing guests to meet dedicated staff, chefs, and volunteers and learn about the inner workings of running such an organization.
Kanata Theatre’s – Home, I’m Darling – takes us back to a life much simpler – or is it?
Imagine high-achieving professional, Judy Martin, whose dismissal from her busy-busy job in finance allows her to turn her taste for retro style into her way of life. She is fed up with ‘same-old same-old’…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands receives two-year funding from Ottawa Stewardship Council
The Ottawa Stewardship Council (OSC) presented the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FoSW) with a $7000 grant. This two-year funding will further assist FoSW in building its capacity…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing information and updates this week for City of Ottawa programs, zoning, Ottawa Police Service news and various events. He wants to ensure…
Rotary Trivia Challenge – Thanks to all of the supporters and participants
The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville hosted a Trivia Challenge on March 7, 2025. It was a full house with 16 teams made up of eight participants on each team that…
All things Irish were on display at the Stittsville St. Patrick’s Day FUNdraiser Market
Vendors that we spoke to are committed to attending the markets and all shared the same message – we are excited to be at the markets to be able to share with the community…
Goulbourn Township Historical Society honours Irish ancestors
On March 15, the Goulbourn Township Historical Society hosted an enlightening event exploring the experiences of Irish settlers who arrived in the area over 200 years ago.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
March Break is over and it’s on to another week with information and updates from Councillor Gower. Registration opened for Cleaning the Capital on…
2025 Spring registration opens for Cleaning the Capital
It is estimated that over one million kilograms of waste has been removed by more than 1.4 million volunteers since the campaign began.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Do you know someone, a business or organizations that is making a difference in Stittsville? Nominate them for a Stittsville Volunteer Award. Councillor Gower created a list previously to connect you with volunteers…
Applications for Ottawa civic events funding are now being accepted
The funding is used to deliver family-friendly events in local Ottawa communities and priority neighbourhoods that promote neighbours meeting neighbours…
Wellness Day at Frederick Banting – a day of student participation
This is the sixth year that Wellness Day has taken place with each year being more successful than the previous. The day focused on the students during the school hours…
Stittsville Business Association – Annual General Meeting notice
As a volunteer board member of the SBA, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Stittsville Business Association while supporting local businesses…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor is hosting a virtual meeting on March 5 about potential traffic safety improvements on Maple Grove Road in the Fairwinds and Bryanston Gate neighbourhoods.
Competitors capture beauty in the SGHS photo competition
With cameras at the ready, it is obvious that the SGHS members are incredible photographers when capturing the local beauty of nature.