Category: Community Groups
How one group of residents is helping Syrian families come to Canada
“If not me, who? I need to do something,” said Olivia Nixon when she became aware of the plight of the Syrian refugees. She wasn’t the only one compelled to…
Eva von Jagow to represent Canada at One Young World Summit
(Above: Eva von Jagow pictured above at the Youth Spirit of the Capital Awards earlier this year.) Stittsville’s Eva von Jagow has been chosen to represent Canada at the One…
UPDATE: Another refugee arrival in the community
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Last month, Rev. Grant Dillenbeck mentioned that the Kanata Stittsville Refugee Sponsorship Group (KSRSG) was expecting the arrival of a refugee from Syria last week. Here’s an update Dillenbeck sent late last…
Bryanston Gate residents will start a community association
Residents in Bryanston Gate are closer than ever to getting their own community association. Last week, about 50 residents held a meeting to discuss forming an official association, confirming to…
Eva von Jagow wins Youth Spirit of the Capital award
Former Sacred Heart student Eva von Jagow won this year’s Youth Spirit of the Capital award in the “Caring and Sharing” category. Each year The Spirit of the Capital Youth Awards…
Food Bank abuzz about partnership with Gees Bees Honey
(ABOVE: Matthew Gee, Co-Founder of Gees Bees Honey Company, holding up part of a bee hive. Photo by Barry Gray.) The Ottawa Food Bank unveiled a new beehive on Wednesday…
Bryanston Gate community meeting on June 16
Neighbours in the Bryanston Gate community are organizing a meeting on Thursday, June 16. “Join us, your neighbours, to discuss some current municipal issues. From local concerns, such as repurposing…
Little Free Library opens on Friendly Crescent
Amanda Faulkner and her daughter Maëlle. Photo by Christine Vezarov. Make a left turn from Hartsmere Dr. onto Friendly Crescent and you’ll see the bright yellow picnic table and turquoise…
Meet the nominees and winners of this year’s Stittsville appreciation awards
(via Councillor Shad Qadri) The eight annual Stittsville Appreciation Awards were announced on Tuesday evening. The awards highlight remarkable community builders and the spirit of volunteerism. Councillor Qadri’s office received 35 nominations among…
Five scholarships available from Stittsville Lions Club
(press release via the Stittsville Lions) Calling all high school students who are graduating this year and are going on to college or university in the fall! You could be…
Launch event for Richmond’s 200th anniversary on Saturday
(press release) In 2018, Richmond turns 200 years young! The Richmond 200th Anniversary Organizing Committee, under the direction of Cydney Green, has been planning events of epic proportions to make…
PHOTOS: Hair Donation brings in over $95,000 (and counting!)
(Above: Deputy Mayor Mark Taylor cuts Councillor Shad Qadri’s hair at the annual Hair Donation Ottawa event at Algonquin College on Sunday. Looking on are stylist Eli Saikaley and Hair Donation…
Stittsville Scouts and Guides hold spring food drive
(via 1st Stittsville Scout Group) The Uniformed Youth of Stittsville’s Scout Sections (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers) and Guide Units (Sparks, Brownies, Guides, and Pathfinders) will be going door-to-door over…
Tysen Lefebvre receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
(via City of Ottawa) Mayor Jim Watson and Stittsville Ward Councillor Shad Qadri presented a Mayor’s City Builder Award to Tysen Lefebvre at today’s City Council meeting. The 15-year-old youth…
Tysen Lefebvre wins Ontario Junior Citizen Award
EDITOR’S NOTE: Stittsville’s Tysen Lefebvre (above, middle row, far right) travelled to Toronto this week to accept a 2015 Ontario Junior Citizen Award. The 15-year-old was one of twelve Ontario youth…