Category: Community Groups
Councillor Gower recommends new speed limit for Maple Grove
A recommendation to reduce the speed limit on Maple Grove from Huntmar Drive to Alon Street has been introduced by Councillor Glen Gower to the Transportation Committee and could be…
First weekend of February and another round of cool events
(Bandmaster Park, Stittsville, Ontario. Photo: Chris Griffen) Where did January go? The first weekend of February is almost here with a prediction of perfect winter weather to take in the…
Stittsville United Church youth – pilgrims journey to Montreal
Eight teens and six adults from Stittsville United Church (SUC) participated in a New Year pilgrimage to historic sites in downtown Montreal from January 2 to 4, 2020. Destination sites…
Tweed Collective supports local communities through grants
(Tweed Collective funds various community projects, including this community garden. Photo: Tweed Collective) Stittsville has existing projects and others in the works that could be considered to receive funding from…
Empties for Paws – share the love February bottle drive
Empties for Paws is challenging everyone to Share the Love this February and help save lives by donating their empty beer, wine, liquor bottles and Canadian Tire money to help raise funds…
The weekend has arrived – what’s going on
It seems that January is flying by, but the month has been full of events that we hope you enjoyed and participated in. Here are a few more happening in…
Stittsville Lions Club holding annual effective speaking contest
The largest annual competition in Canada supported by provincial Ministries and Boards of Education is taking place — local Lions Clubs across Canada are holding their 70th Effective Speaking Contest.…
Councillor Gower shares his plan to revitalize Stittsville Main Street
Stittsville Main Street is the centre and soul of our community. It links neighbourhoods from north to south and intersects with important east-west routes including Hazeldean Road and the Trans…
Forecast for snow, cold, a job fair and events for the weekend and next week
(Snowy splendour along the Trans-Canada Trail) Brace yourself for a snowy weekend, but don’t stay inside. Get out and enjoy some of the events and activities taking place over the…
Know a volunteer deserving of a VOscar?
On April 23, 2020, Volunteer Ottawa will be hosting the 10th Annual VOscars Awards Gala at Ottawa City Hall. The only volunteer recognition event of its kind in Ottawa –…
City seeking input for the design of new Silas Bradley Park
The City is looking for your help to design a new park in Stittsville South. Silas Bradley Park is a proposed new park in Tartan Homes’ new EdenWylde subdivision. The…
City looking for public input on the new Atlas Park design
The City is looking for your help to design a new park in Stittsville. Atlas Park will be nearly one-hectare neighbourhood park on Atlas Terrace in the southern area of…
Sugar Creek Park – City wants to hear from you on new options
The City needs your help to choose a replacement for the Sugar Creek Park in Stittsville. The combined junior and senior playground equipment for children between the ages of 1.5…
Stittsville happenings to take in this weekend
(Early morning trail in Stittsville. Photo: Barry Gray) Saturday, January 11, 2020 From 11:30 am – 1:30 pm the West Ottawa Ringette Association is holding their annual ‘Come Try Ringette’…
Bring your kids to the free ‘come try ringette’ open house and watch a game
(Learning the game. Photo: West Ottawa Ringette Association) The West Ottawa Ringette Association is excited to host a FREE ‘Come Try Ringette’ session on January 11, 2020. Not sure what…