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PHOTOS: Stittsville’s Canada Day weather posed a challenge for 2023 – but the events outshined the conditions
Thankfully, the warnings and watches disappeared, the day of celebration for 2023 continued with fireworks lighting the night sky over Stittsville to the delight of residents.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower focuses on firework safety and invites the community to celebrate Canada Day by participating in any of the numerous exciting events happening in Stittsville on July 1st.
Enthusiastic and caring volunteers rejuvenate the Poole Creek Amberwood garden
After Ross passed away, there was a need for the community to step up and support/maintain the garden. The call was sent out and the community answered.
Large crowd celebrates at Stittsville’s Multicultural Festival
Attendees were treated with the international flair of food, meeting their community neighbours and enjoying the many cultures that we are so fortunate to have in Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
I voted in favour of the three-item limit but it wasn’t my first choice. I don’t think it’s strong enough to drive significant waste diversion. Every pound of waste that ends up in the landfill…
Join the fun on Canada Day as a Stittsville Village Association volunteer
(Volunteers performing the sound check before the start of Canada Day events. Photo: Stittsville Central) Every community event is successful because of the commitment of volunteers. This year is no…
Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville International Film Series – June Special Viewing – Only a few tickets left!
Bones of Crows is an epic account of the life of Cree matriarch Aline Spears. Aline was born in the 1920s into a happy and large family. She and her siblings were forcibly removed from that home and sent to residential schools.
Art in the Park continues the tradition of a family-friendly day of artists and talent
Said Mattreya Moore, a high-school volunteer attending the event. “It’s a really great community, and I’m glad that we can do this every year.”
Community recognizes dedicated volunteers at Stittsville Volunteer Awards ceremony
The volunteer awards highlight the individuals, youth, groups, and businesses for all the work they do for the community. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe shared his opening remarks and and Terry Christopher shared his sage advice.
Protecting our Wetlands – Stittsville June 8th meeting
Where, however, was this concern during the last number of years when Goulbourn’s wetlands were turned into municipal drains to support development, along with the regular trapping and killing of beavers?
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On June 20th come out to the Stittsville Library to hear Paralympian Collinda Joseph speak as part of the Councillor’s speaker’s series – registration is required.
Betty Hill Walkway proposed to rename Poole Creek pathway
It has been proposed that the walkway be renamed to Betty Hill Walkway. In recognition of Betty HIll’s demonstrated excellence, the City has been asked to name a section of the Poole Creek Walkway…
Douglas Sutherland ‘Art in Park’ features artists, authors and entertainment on June 4
The event, organized by the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) along with its volunteers, promises to be a fun, exciting day at the Stittsville’s Village Square Park (corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main) to carry on Doug’s legacy event.
Greg and Aaron McPherson walking again to support youth and fight the stigma of addictions and mental health
This year’s walk, taking place on June 2 and June 3, will see the father and son team walk all 24 Ottawa wards in 24 hours including a walk through the Byward Market to Alexandra Bridge to honour Aric.
Stittsville resident Jesse Card, Director of Youth Ottawa, wins Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 Award
When Stittsville Central last caught up with Jesse Card in April of 2021, he had just taken over as Director of Youth Ottawa. A couple of years later, he has won Ottawa’s Forty Under 40 Award for his work in that position.