Category: Community
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority offer 2026 Watershed Education Programs for youth
School group programs are also be available, welcoming teachers and educators to bring their class to our gorgeous Conservation Area for a day of fun-filled adventure and learning.
Ontario reducing wait times for Orthopedic surgeries
As the government expands the number of surgeries and procedures being done through community surgical and diagnostic centres, it is also ensuring these centres are integrated and linked with…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It has been a busy week for Councillor Gower with so many meetings and events to attend, including the Stittsville Muslim Association unveiling of their new sign and the amazing…
Parade of Lights lights up the festive season and Coca-Cola Santa visits Stittsville
It was an evening to remember with hundreds of Stittsville residents waiting with excitement and anticipation on Stittsville Main Street Saturday night for the annual Parade of Lights…
Celebrating environmental hero Sri Saalumarada Thimmakka — Stittsville students shine a light on a global inspiration
Two young students from Stittsville took centre stage at the Kannada Sangha of Ottawa’s annual Kannada Rajyotsava celebration on November 1st, held at Sacred Heart Catholic High School.
Your Edward Jones financial year-end checklist
The end of the year can be busy – but an ideal time to review your financial situation, the alignment between your portfolio and your goals and opportunities to adjust or capitalize on market fluctuations.
Ten years of the Purse Project / Re-fill Project
The Ottawa Police Service and our partners Shoppers Drug Mart and Citron Hygiene are once again inviting Ottawa residents to help us collect personal hygiene products for women in the…
Family owned Great Canadian Dollar Store opens their doors in Stittsville
The Dennison’s shared with Stittsville Central, “Our connection to Stittsville runs deep. Both of our boys played hockey for the Ottawa Valley Silver Seven and we spent countless hours…
Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library celebrates 5 years with fall event series and new online catalogue
As part of its work to promote gardening with native plants across the city, the OWSL also launched this fall an online catalogue that features 50 data points on over 300 native species.
Op-Ed: A message for Stittsville residents from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe
When I listen to residents from Stittsville, I hear a lot of concerns about affordability. We’re doing everything we can to reduce the financial burden on Stittsville residents, while investing significantly…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s been a busy week for Councillor Gower with a number of items to share – the important one – the Stittsville Village Association’s ‘Parade of Lights’ takes place…
Stittsville District Lions Club supporting the Queensway Carleton Hospital expansion project
The Stittsville District Lions Club is entering into a new fundraising endeavour. The Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) will be expanding and modernizing the hospital to help shape the future of health care…
Share the joy of outer space in December with Lucy Hambly
The last month of 2025 promises to bring astronomy lovers even more viewing and learning opportunities than usual. From a shockingly high moon to two separate meteor showers…
South Carleton High School’s love for music was contagious at Band-A-Thon!
South Carleton High School’s band students and music students joined together on November 21st for Band-A-Thon, a fun music filled event in support of the Richmond Food Bank…
Bill 68 and the proposed conservation authority amalgamation – statement from the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
There is much controversy regarding the consolidation of 36 conservation authorities down to seven by the Province to create the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency. In our region…