Category: Community Groups
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week the Councillor shares information about the current school bus shortage and actions being taken by OSTA management, MPP Goldie Ghamari, and school trustees Lynn Scott and Scott Phelan to find a solution.
PHOTOS: Brian Beattie captures mother nature behind his lens
(Brian Beattie captured this incredible shot of an electrical lightning bolt and a smaller bolt escaping from the clouds on the right during a summer storm in August 2023. He…
Kanata Theatre opens their 55th season with ‘Glorious’ – a not to be missed heart-warming comedy
To open their 55th season, Kanata Theatre is excited to be on stage with its production of Peter Quilter’s “Glorious! The True Story of Florence Foster Jenkins, The Worst Singer in the World”!
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On Thursday, family and friends of the Bradley-Craig family gathered for a special naming ceremony at Bradley-Craig Park, located at 331 Cranesbill Road in Abbottsville Crossing.
2nd Annual Stittsville Butter Tart Festival sells out fast
Another successful year of the Stittsville Butter Tart Festival saw 13 vendors sell approximately 7,000 butter tarts. The community and judges voted on the best Butter Tarts.
Stittsville Rotarians introduce the new fall season of international films
The profits from the International Film Series support a variety of Stittsville Rotary Club projects and donations within our community and around the world.
Come out to Unity Square for grand opening on September 16 and support the Stittsville Food Bank
The individual business owners felt Grand Opening day would an ideal opportunity to hold a Food Drive in support of the Stittsville Food Bank as there would be more residents attending the celebration.
2023 Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award nominations now open
the City of Ottawa has opened the nomination process for two distinguished awards — the Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Join us on September 7 at 3:00pm at Bradley-Craig Park in Abbottsville Crossing for an official naming ceremony in commemoration of the Bradley-Craig family’s contributions to the community of Stittsville.
Stittsville Butter Tart Festival returns for second year
If you like them with or without raisins or with a firm or runny filling (elbow lickers), you’ll find your perfect butter tart at this Stittsville Butter Tart Festival on September 9th.
Sharing the Wild Life: A recap of the Festival of the Wild Child at High Lonesome Nature Reserve
This year we welcomed a number of new Canadian families who were connected with us through the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization.
Wildpine residents celebrate end of summer with a Hawaiian theme and afternoon of dance
With summer’s end quickly approaching, the residents and staff of Wildpine Residence wanted to hold onto the season just a little longer. So, what better way to celebrate than to…
Back to School safety reminders for students and commuters
With students of all ages returning to the classroom over the coming weeks, the Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists to be aware of an increased number of students on city streets.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The week of August 21st began with a flag raising at Village Square Park for Pride Week hosted by Councillor Gower. Several community members attended. Marion Steele who has been an advocate over many years…
Community generously supports Operation Come Home at Stittsville Rotary Club food drive
This community service event was organized by the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville to benefit Operation Come Home, an employment, education, and support centre for homeless and at-risk youth age 16 and up.