Category: Community Groups
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library – seeking art displays for 2023
Did you also know the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) programs are FREE with a library card (unless specified)?
Pumpkin carvers showcase their talent at 10th annual Stittsville Pumpkin Parade
Organized by Trevor Eggleton and his two daughters, Kaya and Lilia the event has become one to add to your calendar on November 1st each year.
First Stittsville ‘Bike Kid of the Year’ award presented to 10-year old Lillian Kamel
The idea of an award for kids who cycle everywhere became top of mind for Let’s Bike Stittsville and the Stittsville Kid on a Bike award was introduced.
Tips for healthy eating this Diabetes Awareness Month
This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s talk about the prevention and management of the condition.
Ottawa Humane Society announces new President and CEO
The OHS Board of Directors has announced the successful candidate for the position of President & CEO. Sharon Miko, the current Director of Operations for the organization, begins the new role in mid-November.
Off we went a-haunting to capture Stittsville’s Halloween 2022
(Ottawa Fire Station 81 played host to the trick or treaters on Halloween night. Photos and Videos: Stittsville Central) From witches to goblins and skeletons too, Halloween has risen from…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the municipal election over, Councillor Gower is quick to return to keeping residents informed through his weekly updates to Stittsville Central to share with the community. The Councillor tells…
The 10th annual Pumpkin Parade promises some talented pumpkin carvers
This community show of Stittsville’s talent and spirit has been happening since 2013 when Trevor Eggleton introduced this evening of eerie to Stittsville when he moved here from British Columbia.
NCAFA tackles hunger for Championship Week celebrations
One of the largest amateur football leagues in Canada, NCAFA offers contact and non-contact football programming for boys and girls aged 8 to 18 years old.
The Poole Creek-Amberwood garden is put to bed for the winter
Started by the late Ross Connor over 30 years ago, the oriental themed garden is a legacy that lives on for the many walkers and cyclists of the Poole Creek Pathway.
Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis holding an open house
The Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis Club is an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests and they want residents to discover more about this non-profit organization.
Meet the candidates running for school board trustee in Zone 1
There are three candidates running for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and three candidates running for the Ottawa Catholic School Board in Zone 1.
Tour the food trucks at the inaugural Stittsville ‘off gluten’ food trucks tour October 20
Stittsville resident Mandy Hambly has been a strong advocate for everything Off Gluten. Mandy is on a mission to help others who experience this gluten-sensitive enteropathy…
myMarketing growing virtual economy for Canadian businesses crosses border to meet U.S. market demand
With this being Small Business Week, it was time for another update from the founders and young entrepreneurs of myMarketing, Mathew Paquet and Paul Michel…
Fall films finalized for the Stittsville Rotary International Film Series
The Film Committee of the Stittsville Rotary Club has now selected the final films in their fall International Film Series in collaboration with the film circuit of the Toronto International Film Festival.