Category: Community
PHOTOS/UPDATE: Stittsville Front Porch Concert Series raises a whopping $10,033.46 for the youth mental health program at YSB
Sarah Blakely repeated her talent and success of bringing the joy of music to Stittsville’s front porches, laneways and parks again in 2021.
The first FUNdraiser hosted by Knights of Columbus provides boost to Stittsville Food Bank
The first FUNdraiser outdoor market hosted by the Stittsville Knights of Columbus took place in Village Square Park on Sunday, July 18. Over 25 vendors participated…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing his weekly information and updates to ensure that residents are aware of events and issues that effect Stittsville. This week he provides an update on the…
Stittsville’s Sound of the Muse Creative Media and Great Canadian Theatre Company partner for first-ever on-line production
Sound of Muse Records-Creative Media studio in Stittsville recently partnered with the Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) for a first-ever on-line production.
Knights of Columbus FUNdraiser supporting Stittsville Food Bank
On Sunday, July 18 from 9:00am – 4:00pm the Village Square Park will come alive with a community/farmer’s market.
The historical role of the milk house on the Bradley-Craig farm (Part 2)
In spring 1900, The Ottawa Journal reported that in Hazeldean the new cream separator in Cavanaugh’s old factory was “doing a good business under the charge of Mr. A. Driscoll.”
Stittsville Library preparing for Step 3 opening on July 26
The Stittsville Library staff are excited to see their customers back inside the branch – browsing and reading! They are currently preparing for their Step 3 re-opening on July 26th.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares some insight on the blasting to accomodate the Fernbank Trunk Sewar that is taking place in Stittsville.
Man with a vision converts former church to apartments in 1956
My Grandfather, Orville Parks, was a man with a vision, was well-respected and one of the finest carpenters in the area – building many of the older Stittsville homes and barns in the former Goulbourn Township.
Registration for indoor swimming lessons opens July 12
Ottawa is getting ready to dive into Step 3 of the provincial reopening plan when they can open indoor pools and begin their Learn-to-Swim lessons.
Step 3 of Ontario reopening plan coming days earlier – July 16
Ontario will move to Step 3 on Friday, July 16 at 12:01am, a full five days ahead of the originally scheduled date of July 21. This is good news for all local businesses that have been experiencing difficult times.
The historical role of the milk house on the Bradley-Craig farm (Part 1)
Have you ever noticed the small white building attached to the west side of the large red Bradley/Craig barn on Hazeldean Road? Ever wondered for what usage it was built?
Goulbourn Museum to launch Summer Seekers July 12th
The popular Summer Seekers program launches on Monday, July 12 virtually. This year, the Goulbourn Museum is offering activities designed to get everyone away from your screens…
Live trapping and relocation: A band-aid solution
Live trapping and relocating of small wildlife may be seen as a humane option for controlling wild critters, but in reality it is a cruel solution.
The streets of Stittsville will be alive with the sound of music
The 2nd Annual Stittsville Front Porch Concert Series will take place Thursday, July 15th. Stittsville residents can walk or bike around the neighbourhood to see and hear live performances by local musicians.