Category: Community
Municipal elections and what your vote means to our community
Transparency and accountability are not obstacles to progress; they are the foundation of public confidence. An engaged community is one of the greatest strengths any municipality can have.
Ritual on Main Coffeehouse changes ownership – but not the café experience and friendly ambience
As the family enters this new adventure, Abbie told us, “We have the shared values as Chi and the same vibe at Ritual will be kept.”
Harold and the Purple Crayon entertained residents at Village Square Park
On the evening of August 15th, the weather was perfect for the Kiwanis of Kanata-Stittsville and their community supporters to see about 80 residents arrive…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower invites residents to the community’s annual Pride Week Flag Raising ceremony on August 23rd. He shares information on the upcoming…
Community celebrates 10-year anniversary of Erica Wiebe’s Olympic Gold medal win
It was an afternoon of celebration for the community on August 15th at the CARDELRec Complex-Goulbourn. Erica Wiebe was in town to celebrate her ten-year anniversary…
KIN Vineyards and Ottawa Aviation Adventures join forces to create a new ‘Ottawa experience’
Two local businesses are coming together to offer visitors a unique way to experience the Ottawa region from both the sky and the vineyard.
2nd round of Wild Parsnip maintenance is scheduled to begin week of August 10
In this second round of treatment, starting August 10th, 185 parks, hydro corridors and stormwater management facilities are scheduled to receive treatment of Glyphosate or Navius Flex.
From bookshelves to building homes – ReStore Reads Book Fair raises $8,500
What visitors experienced over the weekend was the culmination of months of work by a dedicated team of volunteers.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On August 15th, there are two events that the Councillor brings to your attention – a celebration for Erica Wiebe and a Free Family Movie Night…
August 6th Stittsville fire leaves five people displaced
Emergency responders with multiple fire engines, ladder trucks, and support units arrived at the scene shortly after receiving the 911 reports and upon arrival confirmed that heavy flames…
Smart money moves for summer – Is your portfolio “healthy”?
Summer is meant to be enjoyed, but enjoying it doesn’t require abandoning financial responsibility. With some thoughtful planning, you can make wonderful summer memories…
Goulbourn Museum August news and events
This month, we are excited to share not one, but two new exhibits that celebrate the people, places, and traditions that have helped shape Stittsville and Canada…
Ottawa Humane Society welcoming pets displaced by Northern Wildfires
To help support the pets in the shelter and the many more arriving each day, the OHS is asking the community to consider adopting a pet, volunteering to foster a pet, or making a donation…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
For the first week of August, Councillor Gower is informing residents of upcoming events and community news.
Share the joy of outer space in August with Lucy Hambly
From two separate eclipses to the best meteor shower of the year, here are some of August’s most anticipated astronomical phenomena.