Category: Community Groups
Pride Week flag raised at Village Square Park
On August 17th the week was marked with the 4th Annual Pride Week Flag Raising ceremony held at Village Square Park and hosted by Councillor Gower.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Pride Week Flag Raising took place at Village Square Park on August 17, 2025. L to R: Councillor Clarke Kelly, MP Bruce Fanjoy, MP Jenna Sudds, Councillor Ariel Troster, Councillor Gower and Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.
Fall registration opens for Cleaning the Capital – let’s keep Stittsville clean and green for another year
Let’s keep up the momentum to keep Stittsville clean and green! And remember while you are tidying our community, it promotes a sense of pride for all residents.
Hazeldean Heights development met with plenty of criticism
The meeting heard many residents expressing their concerns about the development and the problems it will bring to the Amberway neighbourhood.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower shares some upcoming events; his meeting with Chief Eric Stubbs of the Ottawa Police – more will be coming about the meeting…
Vintage car takes one back to a different place and time
Matt, a Stittsville resident, was delighted to ‘show and tell’ us about his 1930 Model A Coupe when he pulled up in front of St. Thomas Anglican Church off of Stittsville Main Street.
10,000 new and used books for sale at the ReStore Reads Book Fair taking place this weekend
Looking for some must-reads? For book lovers, the ReStore Reads Book Fair has become the must-attend event of the summer. Taking place August 8 to 10 at Habitat for Humanity…
Time to submit photos for RVCA’s 60th anniversary calendar
All photographers – amateur and professional alike – are invited to submit their best natural photos from across the Rideau Valley for a chance to be featured in the special 2026 wall calendar.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
There is further information on the planned extension of the Poole Creek Walk Way through Amberwood and Amberlakes; he shares an important message from Leslie-Anne Barrett…
Proposed Hazeldean and Savage development cause for concern
The proposed development would consist of one 19-storey tower and another reaching 25 storeys, in addition to one 4-storey apartment building. There would also be ground floor retail…
Halfway to Protection: Community pushes MMLT closer to conserving 500 acres of wilderness
A community-driven effort to protect two ecologically significant properties in the Madawaska Highlands has reached a major milestone, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust…
West Side Pride – Out in the Park – another success in its third year
On July 19th the weather was perfect for the the third annual West Side Pride event, ‘Out in the Park’ hosted in Stittsville at Alexander Grove Park.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is sharing some safety notes that apply to e-scooters and e-bikes that everyone on the road should be aware of. The Ottawa Safety Council also offers programs for road safety training for children and parents…
A relaxing evening of music and movies at Village Square Park was enjoyed under the stars
The Village Square Park was the perfect venue for all to have an enjoyable evening with family and friends under the stars.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares his updates and events of various activities in Stittsville. Firstly, he is pleased to partner with the Stittsville Business Association for the Hanging Flower Basket Pilot Program…