Category: Community Groups
Diverse group of vendors supporting Chrysalis House at 2nd Knights of Columbus FUNdraiser
On Sunday, August 8, from 9:00am until 4:00pm, you can find 18 various vendors in the Park all providing donations to Chysalis House and the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre.
Stittsville Knights of Columbus holding a ‘mystery box’ charity sale
We’re sure you have heard of mystery boxes – a box or package you may have purchased at a set price with the contents unknown – hence the mystery!
Village Square Park maintains historical train theme in City’s updated concept plan
The historical theme of Village Square Park denotes Stittsville’s first heritage park as a tribute to the importance of the railway’s influence on Stittsville and its prosperity.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares updates on the recently announced mobile vaccination team from Ottawa Public Health who will administer doses of vaccine to various larger groups…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing his weekly information and updates to ensure that residents are aware of events and issues that effect Stittsville. This week he provides an update on the…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping you informed, some updates from Councillor Gower for this week include the Stittsville Library, the Rotary Club’s Staycation Ride…
Update on City outdoor rentals for events, meetings and organized sports
The City is providing an update on rentals for events, meetings and organized sports – with the requirement for participants to follow all public health measures and protocols.
Stittsville Lions Club present 5 scholarships to local students
Stittsville Lions Club presented five scholarships to students graduating from high school and planning to attend college or university in the fall. Every year the Lions provide $1,000 scholarships to local students.
It will be a quiet Canada Day in Stittsville
Canada Day celebrations in Stittsville, for the second year in a row, will be affected by COVID-19 and the recent Indigenous lives lost to residential schools. The Stittsville Village Association (SVA) and its many dedicated volunteers…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping you informed, Councillor Gower has plenty of updates for residents and shares the information you need to know.
The history of Amberwood captured in author’s new book
(Barbara Robson, author of her newly published book about the story of Amberwood Village poses with her book. Photo: submitted) Barbara Robson, a resident of Amberwood Village, a journalist and…
Need a staycation? The Stittsville Rotary Ride is just the answer!
Ready for a break, but not ready to travel far yet? How about a cycling staycation in Stittsville? The Rotary Club of Ottawa Stittsville are hosting a family cycling event…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society are Cleaning the Capital
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society is once again participating in the annual City of Ottawa Cleaning the Capital campaign. This year this community group will be cleaning the Trans Canada Trail…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
(A Snapping Turtle discovered at the Amberwood Golf Course. The eggs layed by this mother have been protected from predators. Photos: Giselle Gunderman via Councillor Gower) From Snapping Turtles, bears,…
Dog Guides Program benefits from funds raised by Wellings of Stittsville and Stittsville Lions
On June 25, 2020, Wellings of Stittsville began a partnership with the Stittsville Lions to raise money for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The partnership has proved to be a success!