Category: Community Groups
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing some brief updates for the upcoming week for residents. You can read his comments on Stittsville residential development files…
The 4th annual ’10 Minute Play’ Festival returns to the stage at Kanata Theatre
Kanata Theatre’s 2024 ’10 Minute Play Festival’ plays on July 26 and July 27 – featuring seven plays written by local playwrights under the tutelage of award-winning playwright Guy Newsham…
Stittsville’s Canada Day celebrations in Photos
The weather was perfect for Canada Day 2024. Thanks to the many volunteers and sponsors who gave of their time to ensure that Canada Day in Stittsville was a success.
Stittsville Lions present student scholarships and a donation to Carleton Place Hospital
The Stittsville and District Lions Club presented scholarships to five local students graduating from high school and will be attending college or university in the fall.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the Canada Day long weekend over, Councillor Gower shares his updates for the following week and future news and events. The city wants to hear from you on…
Wildlife groups support wildlife strategy after critical changes made to staff report
(Every year, Dr. Roly Armitage who recently passed away, would pay tribute to the importance of beavers in our local wetlands with a Canadian flag proudly displayed on a beaver…
Celebrate Canada Day in Stittsville
Celebrate Canada Day in your hometown and thank all of the volunteers and sponsors who have made these events possible. Celebrate Canada Day in Stittsville!
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From Canada Day events to play structures, transportation, developments, Councillor Gower updates the community on important news and issues. For further or more detailed information…
An afternoon with Peter Atkinson – son of Gord Atkinson
(Gord Atkinson at his home in Stittsville while holding a copy of his book ‘The Golden Years of Entertainment’ published in 2016. Photo: Stittsville Central, Zach Mulder) The Stittsville Legion…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society helps to rejuvenate front garden at Stittsville Legion
On Thursday, June 13, members of the SGHS joined with members of the Legion to get to work – once the weather had cleared for long enough to get work done.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
What a great weekend to get outdoors, but take caution as this week promises to be a very hot one. Follow Ottawa Public Health tips on how to stay cool. Councillor Gower’s notes for this week include…
Wildlife organization calls on city councillors to override staff report in favour of a non-lethal wildlife strategy with public accountability
Perhaps most concerning in the draft report is the lack of public engagement, oversight and accountability that is essential for an effective wildlife strategy.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
If you want to find out more about community safety, make sure you register to the June 13th Councillor Chat. Some of the other topics and news that Councillor Gower is sharing in this week’s notes…
On the Road 4 Mental Health takes Greg McPherson across southern Ontario promoting mental health and addictions awareness
Greg is amazed by the many stories he heard and the support he received from the communities and the many people he met during his journey…
Goulbourn Museum news: new summer student, Doors Open Ottawa, AGM, volunteers honoured and more
May was a busy month at the Museum and June began with Doors Open Ottawa at which over 100 visitors came through the Museum doors…