Category: Community
150 years ago on August 17 old Stittsville was swept up in The Great Fire of Carleton County
The Carleton County Fire of August, 1870, devastated much of what was then Carleton County, including the village of Stittsville, and even threatened Ottawa for a time. The fire broke…
Senators Community Foundation names Chris Phillips as Exec Director
This morning, the Senators Community Foundation picked their new captain. Former Sens player, Chris Phillips has been named to head-up the new charitable organization.
Ottawa Public Library offers virtual programs for everyone
With most Ottawa Public Library branches open for business, the Library continues to offer substantial learning opportunities virtually and on their You-Tube channel. The events are free.
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus
Mosquito trapping and testing-components of Ottawa Public Health’s West Nile Virus Program have confirmed the presence of the virus in Ottawa.
Pop-up event in Stittsville – Benny&Co. and Covered Bridge Brewing Company
Two local businesses have teamed up to bring some community spirit to Stittsville this Saturday, August 8.
Stittsville Library staff ready to welcome customers back to the bookshelves
(The youth section at the Stittsville Library Branch listing March Break activities. The branch closed on March 17, 2020 due to COVID-19.) It was recently announced the many library branches…
You will be reimbursed says City after billing error
Recreation facilities have been closed since March due to COVID-19 and membership fees were suspended for recreation members. In a press release today …
Cycling on sidewalks and walking the Trans Canada Trail
(Cycling the Trans-Canada Trail at Stittsville Village Square.) Last week a neighbour was knocked down by a cyclist on the Trans Canada Trail, parallel to Abbott Street. More…
Rock Out For Jack bottle drive closing in on $10,000
(11-year old Jack Brown is hyped with all the empties collected from Stittsville and area residents and thanks everyone for the donations. Photo: Greg Brown) The Brown family of Stittsville…
Respected Stittsville resident David Fairbrother passes away
Stittsville has lost another long-time resident, former business owner and dedicated community volunteer. David Fairbrother passed away on July 25th. He was a humble man, known for his kindness, generosity,…
Frontline physicians simulate common workout situations for safe return to the gym
(Dr. Christopher Hicks and Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak, Emergency Physicians at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, monitor a potential gym scenario of weight lifting with a client at GoodLife Fitness. Photo:…
Ottawa Fire Service save historical Fallowfield Road barn from fire
(On the morning of July 30, 2020, Ottawa Fire Service received a call for a fire at 6426 Fallowfield Road. The fire was at the former Cathcart farm, with the…
Call for nominations – 2020 Crime Prevention Ottawa Awards
Do you know an individual, group or program that is making Ottawa safer? Help Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) celebrate them by putting their name forward for the CPO 12th annual awards. Previous…
Petition launched by Fernbank-Blackstone association opposing Robert Grant re-zoning
City staff are now reviewing the Lépine Group re-zoning amendment to allow an 18-storey building on the site of 1000 Robert Grant Avenue — more than doubling the height proposed in…
Kiwanis Kids4Kids talent showcase going virtual
The Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville had been busy this past spring preparing for their annual Kids4Kids Talent Showcase – then COVID-19 pulled the rug out from under their plans. Glynn…