Category: Community Groups
308 acres of Highlands Forest permanently protected by local land trust
Located south of Matawatchan Provincial Park, the reserve is a flagship addition to MMLT’s protected lands. Its mature forests, rocky ridges, wetlands, and creeks support remarkable biodiversity.
Plants filled the pergola at the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society’s fall sale
You could load up your car with locally grown cool season annuals, perennials, and beautiful plants you won’t find at your local garden centre. Watch for details of the spring plant sale.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
One of the sweetest events of the year is just a few days away – the Butter Tart Festival at Stittsville’s Market at the Barn on September 13th.
Ontario investing $9.6 million in Wetlands Conservation – applications being accepted
Funding will support natural infrastructure projects to keep communities safe against drought, flooding and other extreme weather events.
Kanata Theatre brings Ira Levin’s twist-filled thriller-comedy ‘Deathtrap’ to the stage
(Kanata Theatre’s production of ‘Deathtrap’ based on the 1978 play of the same name by Ira Levin opens at the Ron Maslin Playhouse on September 10, 2025. Photos: Kanata Theatre)…
Join Hope & Harmony and help end youth homelessness
Join the community on October 10th, 2025, for a night of electric music and art at Overflow Brewing Co. for Hope & Harmony: A Benefit for Operation Come Home.
Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville present their Fall International Film Series
In collaboration with the Film Circuit of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville will be screening four inspirational films…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower shares some words on the recent vandalism at the Stittsville Muslim Association property and words from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe…
Stittsville Business Association brings community groups and businesses together for a relaxed evening of connection
The evening provided an opportunity for those attending to come together in a relaxed atmophere to connect and exchange knowledge of the work and services…
September events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
The Stittsville Branch will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labour Day. The Branch will re-open on Tuesday, September 2 at their regular hours.
38th Annual Guide Dog Motorcycle Ride roars back to Ottawa
The engines are revving for Ottawa’s longest running annual charity motorcycle ride to benefit Canadian Guide Dogs that will hit the road again for its 38th year…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is sharing some back-to-school times and safety tips for residents. The Ottawa Safety Council is still seeking some crossing guards for Stittsville…
Sundance Artisan Show returns Labour Day weekend – Stittsville’s Cheryl McCrory a featured artisan
This annual showcase features 40 exceptional artisans from across Ontario, presenting guests with the chance to experience one-of-a-kind creations and connect with the artists who bring them to life.
Apply for the EcoYouth Council of Ecology Ottawa
Last year, Ecology Ottawa launched its EcoYouth program, bringing together young leaders from across Ottawa to share their ideas, build community, and take action for…
Co-founder of 100th Regiment Historical Society and former chair of Goulbourn Museum, Ken Cownley, receives prestigious award
Ken and his group quickly became affiliated with the Goulbourn Museum, with Ken eventually serving as chair. The former Goulbourn Township has strong historical ties to the regiment…