Category: Community Groups
The first Stittsville Free Little Art Gallery has opened for viewing and sharing
A resident of Stittsville since 2004, Cecilia Troy, an artist, has curated a new library in the community – the Stittsville Free Little Art Gallery.
The Stittsville Lions contribute to future education of local students; first cheque presentation to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
The Stittsville Lions Club have continued their commitment to presenting bursaries to those graduating from high school and going on to attend university or college.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On Friday, July 8, the Bradley family were honoured with a commemorative park naming – Bradley Square – on Stittsville Main Street.
From early roots to a park in their name – the Bradley family is a Stittsville foundation to be honoured
(In 1956, Silas Bradley opened Bradley’s Insurance on Main Street in Stittsville. In this photo taken in the early 1960s, were: (l to r) Silas, Mary Jane (nee Argue), Jean…
PHOTOS: Wasn’t that a party! 2022’s Canada Day in Stittsville an overwhelming success
The Stittsville Village Association (SVA) prides itself on hosting a family-friendly, community-driven Canada Day celebration.
Stittsville’s Canada Day 2022 promises to be one huge family party
Live, local entertainment, a teeming Family Fun Zone, and spectacular fireworks will be the three main pillars behind 2022’s Canada Day in Stittsville.
Mandy Hambly receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Glen Gower recognized Mandy Hambly with the Mayor’s City Builder Award for her dedicated work and community involvement.
Park officially named for dedicated Stittsville resident Lee Boltwood
In 1965, Lee and Paul Boltwood were married. One year later in 1966, Lee and Paul left their beloved home province of British Columbia to set off in a new direction and their new venture in life.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Stittsville Main Street Public Realm plan has been approved by the City’s Planning Committee (it goes to City Council on July 6th).
Stittsville Special Olympians return to the ice for training camp
(On June 4, 2022, the Special Olympics World Winter Games figure skating team participated in fitness testing at the PanAm Centre in Markham, Ontario for their first team training camp…
OCDSB announces name of new school in Fernbank community – Shingwaakon Public School
Participants indicated a strong sense of support for an Algonquin name, an important step in work towards reconciliation – Todd Thompson, Principal, Shingwaakon Public School.
Shiva Yan of Stittsville receives a Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador Award
“After almost 10 years since the inception of WOW, I am so proud of the work OLIP has done to make WOW such a successful initative,” Mayor Watson told the audience.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor invites all residents to the first-ever multicultural community showcase at Village Square Park on June 25 with entertainment and exhibits for all to enjoy.
Nominees honoured at Stittsville Volunteer Awards ceremony (Photos)
The 2022 Stittsville Volunteer Awards recognized our community volunteers who contribute to a social environment that nurtures the well-being of all.
Summer programs kick-off at the Stittsville Library for adults and kids
As well as in-branch programs the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library always has ebooks, games, and videos available through the website.