Category: Community Groups
HIGH FIVE: Scotiabank supports Richmond’s 200th Anniversary
Duane Morris (left), Scotiabank’s Richmond Branch Manager, is proudly handing over a $5,000 sponsorship contribution to Tino Bevacqua, member of the 200th Organizing Committee. Duane and his staff volunteered to…
Richmond Village Association launches local news blog
(press release via Richmond Village Association) The Richmond Village Association (RVA) announced the launch of a new local news blog today known as RichmondHub.ca. “This initiative could not come at…
HIGH FIVE: Beyond the Fringe runners raise money for Chrysalis House
The Beyond the Fringe running club, made up of members from Stittsville, Kanata and Carp, recently held their third annual Christmas Tree Run. The group runs out along the Trans…
Tysen Lefebvre teams up with Adam Sandler for fundraising contest
(PHOTO: Tysen Lefebvre with Adam Sandler in 2012.) Ever want to see your name in lights or your face on the big screen? Here is your big chance while helping…
LIBRARY: A cozy place to visit during the Christmas break
The Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library would like to remind residents that they have lots of DVDs, books, and Museum Passes available at the library to keep you…
HIGH FIVE: The Keg raises more than $9,000 for Sens Foundation
(Press release & photo via Sens Foundation / The Keg) The Keg’s new location at the corner of Huntmar Dr. and Hazeldean Rd. opened late last month, and they’re already…
RICHMOND: Kid-designed winter banners proudly fly
A damp and rainy December day could not deter the GT Signs crew, (Andrew and Blair) from their annual assignment of hanging the Kids Winter Banners. As 2018 marks Richmond’s…
Knights of Columbus Christmas tree sales support local charities
(PHOTO: Knights of Columbus volunteer David Hatch, with one of the 8-foot balsam firs for sale.) UPDATE, December 19: “It is with great pleasure that we announce that the Knights…
GLOBE & MAIL: Kanata newspaper founded by 14-year-old is casualty of Postmedia-Torstar deal
2/2 Personally, much of what I've achieved in my life traces its roots back to the things I learned after I started the Kanata Kourier. Thank you to everyone who…
CFRA: Clothing donation bin stolen from Legion on Wednesday night
We are sad to report that 3 clothing bins in Kanata and 1 in Riverside South were stolen last night. Please help us watch for suspicious trucks and report any…
LETTERS: Lamenting the loss of the Stittsville News
We’ve been deluged with comments and letters from our readers about the demise of the Stittsville News. Here is a sample of what you’ve been saying. The last edition will…
HIGH FIVE: Over 14,000 items collected for the food bank
A big community high five goes out to everyone who was involved in this year’s Fill the Bus event for the food bank Here’s a note from Stittsville Food Bank…
PHOTOS: Parade of Lights sets Stittsville aglow
A donkey, a water tank, a hot air balloon, marching bands, back flips, firefighters, disco balls, dogs, angels, snowmen, a beaver, politicians, bicyclists, candy canes, toothbrushes, and of course, Santa…
HIGH FIVE: Neighbourhood kids raise over $900 for Peever family
Congrats to Priscilla, Ellie, Ashlynn, Rosalyn, and Leah who spent the day outside today in Fringewood. They were selling hot chocolate and cookies to raise money for their neighbours, the…
This weekend’s Parade of Lights shaping up to be a festive spectacle
(PHOTO: Getting set for last year’s parade. Photo by Barry Gray.) Nearly sixty businesses, clubs, and other organizations have registered to enter a float in this year’s Parade of Lights,…