Category: Community Groups
OPEN LETTER: Poppy Chairman of Stittsville Legion thanks community
Raising funds at any time is a challenge for charities but this year it was a double challenge with the pandemic in full force.
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower, this week, is asking Stittsville residents to thank the front-line workers at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital for their extensive labour of care to keep us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Playground equipment at Village Square Park to be renewed – some back history and city seeks your input
How did the playground and buildings come to be at Village Square Park in Stittsville? Nevada tickets were often sold for fundraising endeavours in Stittsville in the 90’s. The Goulbourn Township Historical Society had an initiative…
Sincere thanks to the community from the Stittsville Business Association
To all of us, 2020 has been a very challenging year in many ways. For our seniors in long term care homes and our children and educators in our schools, to our dedicated front-line health-care workers and all of our families and friends, this is a year that we won’t soon forget.
Stittsville Business Association names the Thomas Cavanagh business of the year
A call went out in November for members of the Stittsville Business Association (SBA) to cast their vote for the Thomas Cavanagh business of the year award.
Ottawa Safety Council introduces 2-step whistle system for use by school crossing guards
The Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is rolling out a new 2-step whistle system at all crossing guard locations across Ottawa.
Stittsville Lions – an active club always supporting the community
When the pandemic reared it’s head in the Spring, the Stittsville District Lions Club had to quickly re-think their fundraising activities to continue supporting our Stittsville community.
Karters Korners comes alive with Enchanted holiday drive-through
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and 2020 will be no exception. Thanks to the DNA Live team behind Ottawa’s incredibly successful…
Four new businesses welcomed by the Stittsville Business Association
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) was kept busy with the presentation of four plaques welcoming new businesses who have chosen Stittsville as their home.
West Ottawa Ringette coach Steph Nugent passes away
Very sad news from our West Ottawa Ringette community. Stephanie (Steph) Nugent passed away on November 11 of breast cancer at the age of 48.
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2020 in Stittsville
The Stittsville Legion held their annual Remembrance Day ceremony with a diminished group in attendance, but the honour to our Veterans and thoughts of our Military families was ever-present.
We Remember: a Remembrance Day like none in the past for Stittsville Legion
Remembrance Day is a deeply emotional time for some and thought provoking for others. On Remembrance Day when we honour our military and veterans (past and present)…
Stittsville Business Association supports local – 3 new businesses receive welcome plaques
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) recently brought a new initiative into play – welcoming new businesses to Stittsville. The SBA has reinstated a program that the former Goulbourn Township Council…
Light up Stittsville in blue for Diabetes month
Blue lights now shine on a Diabetes selected tree in the Village Square Park to honour those living with the disease thanks to the Stittsville District Lions Club.
Community outdoor rinks to open under new operational modifications
Working closely with City of Ottawa staff, outdoor rinks are maintained by volunteers and community groups who provide this service to various neighborhoods across Stittsville.