Category: Community
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is sharing updates, events and information to keep residents informed and involved. From stormwater pond maintenance, new bus services to registering…
Calling all Stittsville music players and lovers – Time to Bust Out the Blues!
During these Tuesday night blues jams, Paul is encouraging others to come forward to perform and share their talent to receive some exposure. Just bring along your instrument…
Share the joy of outer space in April with Lucy Hambly
Whether you choose to observe the Pink Moon on April 12 or would rather stay up late to spot a Lyrids meteor, this is sure to be a very active month for astronomy fans…
Lionhearts Inc. hosts open house to showcase community impact
The open house was eye-opening, allowing guests to meet dedicated staff, chefs, and volunteers and learn about the inner workings of running such an organization.
JacintaINK™ offers local, handcrafted greeting cards for every occasion
JacintaINK™/JacintaPICS™, a local business in Stittsville, is operated by passionate artist and business owner Jacinta Cillis-Asquith. Jacinta crafts handmade greeting cards, photo cards, and calendars.
Kanata Theatre’s – Home, I’m Darling – takes us back to a life much simpler – or is it?
Imagine high-achieving professional, Judy Martin, whose dismissal from her busy-busy job in finance allows her to turn her taste for retro style into her way of life. She is fed up with ‘same-old same-old’…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands receives two-year funding from Ottawa Stewardship Council
The Ottawa Stewardship Council (OSC) presented the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FoSW) with a $7000 grant. This two-year funding will further assist FoSW in building its capacity…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing information and updates this week for City of Ottawa programs, zoning, Ottawa Police Service news and various events. He wants to ensure…
Fundraisers for young Jack Laidlaw – Car Washes for a Cure and Reaching for the Stars
The family is urgently trying to fund this cure to go to human clinical trials, so Jack can participate before he becomes paralyzed. A cure for their son is a cure for everyone affected by SPG4.
Rotary Trivia Challenge – Thanks to all of the supporters and participants
The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville hosted a Trivia Challenge on March 7, 2025. It was a full house with 16 teams made up of eight participants on each team that…
All things Irish were on display at the Stittsville St. Patrick’s Day FUNdraiser Market
Vendors that we spoke to are committed to attending the markets and all shared the same message – we are excited to be at the markets to be able to share with the community…
Goulbourn Township Historical Society honours Irish ancestors
On March 15, the Goulbourn Township Historical Society hosted an enlightening event exploring the experiences of Irish settlers who arrived in the area over 200 years ago.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
March Break is over and it’s on to another week with information and updates from Councillor Gower. Registration opened for Cleaning the Capital on…
Bruce Poulin of Stittsville is honoured to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship
Bruce has proven time and again that volunteering in the community significantly contributes to the lives of ordinary Canadians living in Ontario and across the world.
What’s up at the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch?
There is always something to do at our Stittsville Library Branch. You can find a cozy corner and read a book or the daily newspapers. While you are there, stop by “A Good Read” used book store.