Category: Community
A Choired Afternoon fills St. Thomas sanctuary with glorious music
With diverse harmonies and backgrounds, the sanctuary at St. Thomas Anglican Church was filled with glorious music during the afternoon concert.
Household hazardous waste drop-off events 2025
The City of Ottawa has announced its 2025 drop-off dates for hazardous waste — safely get rid of paint, batteries, and more.
Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville support Friends of Stittsville Wetlands – discover Goulbourn’s wetlands at Earth Day forum
Janet Stavinga, President of the FoSW invites the community to register (in-person or for the livestream) and join this Earth Day forum on Tuesday, April 22 from 7:00–9:30pm…
Variety is the ‘spice of life’ – Stittsville Legion hosts Spice of Life Experience
(Jimmy Lafreniere, owner of Jimmy’s Waffle World, was one of the fourteen businesses on hand to answer your questions and provide everyone with samples. Photos: Stittsville Central.) It is said…
Easter FUNdraiser market delivers sweet surprises
“We have no boundaries for creators or sellers here. Growers, artisans, and others have a multitude of items for sale. The best way to experience the market is just to come and browse.”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Do you know a person, business or community group going above and beyond to make a difference in Stittsville? We want to hear about them! The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to…
April news and events at the Goulbourn Museum
We’re excited to invite you to our Easter Spring Adventure on Saturday, April 19. The museum will be closed for most of the Easter weekend, but don’t miss out…
Spring means more wildlife and often they should be left alone
Each year, the OHS receives approximately 1,400 sick, injured and orphaned wild animals from Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services officers and members of the public.
John Edkins’ latest exhibition brings nature to the Stittsville Library
John Edkins’ latest photography display showcases this thoughtful tradition, celebrating the relationship between everyday beauty and artistic creativity.
Author Martin Lukacs releases timely book – The Poilievre Project: A radical blueprint for corporate rule
With a high-stakes federal election taking place, Martin’s new book is set to shake up the conversation about Pierre Poilievre and what his leadership could mean for Canada.
Flock to MMLT’s returning birdhouse fundraiser auction
(Bill Rawson created this birdhouse for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust ‘Birds of a Feather Auction Together’. It is the fourth auction raising funds to protect nature reserves and foster…
Step into the action at SHEO’s 2025 Sledge Hockey Tournament
The SHEO Sledge Hockey Tournament is all about celebrating para hockey, friendly competition, and community spirit and takes place in Stittsville from April 11-13.
Stittsville Winter Trail Network endeavouring to groom the TCT for winter enjoyment – seeking not-for-profit status
Stittsville Winter Trail Network (SWTN), a small group of volunteers, want to change your perception of winter by grooming a network of recreational pathways.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares the draft of road projects and transit recommended for the community and wants to ensure that Stittsville residents share their feedback at the links he has provided.
Catherine Du Puy a long-time Paramedic from Stittsville is reaching out for help
“For years, I have dedicated my life to serving my community as a paramedic, responding to emergencies and helping those in need. But now, I find myself in a position where I need help,” shared Catherine.