Category: Community
Motions to be heard at City Council to assist businesses affected by convoy occupation
We will be bringing forward a number of motions at Council on Wednesday to provide relief and assistance, as well as help attract customers back to downtown…
Stittsville Lions donate over $10K to Stittsville Food Bank – now focusing on larger fundraising endeavour
This donation could not have been possible without the generosity of Stittsville’s local businesses and residents.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This past week has been a week like no other in our capital city. Councillor Gower shares his thoughts on the events and asks residents to support the affected businesses and restaurants…
Stittsville Business Association seeking board nominations for March AGM
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) will be holding their Annual General Meeting on March 22, 2022 virtually.
Goulbourn Museum is hiring for the summer
The Goulbourn Museum is currently seeking three post-secondary students to fill summer positions…
Schedule changes and cancellations for Family Day and upcoming week
The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Family Day on Monday, February 21. Due to the situation in Ottawa, there may be additional impacts on City…
Why a full environmental assessment review for the Carp Road landfill is needed
Harold Moore has been a formidable voice in the fight against the landfill expansion and his voice continues to raise concerns.
Stittsville resident makes it to the Paralympics
Collinda Joseph, of Stittsville, will be competing for Canada in wheelchair curling at the Beijing Paralympic Winter Games, between March 4-13, 2022.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
What a week it has been for Ottawa folks. Councillor Gower provides an update on the latest information from the City of Ottawa Emergency Operations Centre and the Ottawa Police…
Emotional reunion for Stittsville Station 46 firefighters who saved baby Cody McNeil
It was five years ago on February 8, 2017 when Tammy and Chris McNeil awoke in the middle of the night to the loud blare of their smoke alarm.
Memories and stories shared for Stittsville icon John Curry
It was with a heavy heart that we learned the news on the morning of February 5 that John Curry has passed away the previous evening a month after his 75th birthday.
John Brummell loses his oldest, dearest, best friend
John Brummell and John Curry were long-time best friends for 40 years. Not only did they work side-by-side to bring us the stories in the Stittsville News…
New Fernbank Elementary School attendance boundary decided
The attendance boundary has been decided for the new Fernbank Elementary School at the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) Board meeting held on February 8, 2022.
Ontario extends Health Card renewal date
The requirement to renew health cards has been extended until September 30, 2022. Ontarians will continue to be able to use their expired health card.
Free rapid antigen tests available at Stittsville pharmacies and grocery stores
Free rapid test kits available with a limit of one box of five tests per household with additional supply of the kits coming each week from the Province.