Category: Community
Festival of the Wild Child 2023 – Sharing the Wild Life!
The Festival of the Wild Child is a great opportunity to learn how the plants and animals who share the same space can work together to protect each other.
What’s new at the Stittsville Library?
The Stittsville Branch is in full swing, the library is bustling, and all the programs in-branch have been well attended. The Summer Reading Club is ending, but the fun does not stop there.
Edo Japan helps kick off the new StittStarter patron partnership initiative
We are quite pleased to announce that Kaitlyn LeBoutillier was our first Stitt Starter to receive a $500.00 donation provided by Edo Japan that she plans to put towards her university studies…
Sign up now for before and after school programs
Designed to be active, with an emphasis on fun, participants have access to a variety of amenities, including gymnasiums, pools, indoor and outdoor rinks.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares some exciting events coming up on August 12th, but he unfortunately will not be able to attend. He also hosting two information meetings for…
Rotary Club supports Operation Come Home with August food drive
The Rotary Club has announced they will be supporting Operation Come Home by hosting a one-day Food Drive on Saturday, August 12th, 2023.
Residents of Wildpine and Ravenscroft Courts to submit petition to city opposing proposed development at 37 Wildpine Court
(The proposed four storey low-rise apartment building included in the new development proposal and by law amendment for 37 Wildpine Court. Image: Fotenn Planning + Design) On Friday, August 4,…
100th Regiment of Foot bring history alive in Stittsville park
This summer, the regiment discovered one of Stittsville’s local parks in which to practice their reenactments – the W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park – to the delight of those who stopped in to watch.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
I’ve been in touch almost daily with OC Transpo management, the Mayor, and my Council colleagues. We are finally heading in the right direction but…
Share the joy of outer space in August with Lucy Hambly
Whether you choose to photograph the Perseids meteor shower, support the Crew-7 crew, or observe the Blue Moon; there is something in astronomy for everyone this month.
What’s happening at the Stittsville Library in August – Barbie world, reading club and so much more
Many of you know Nicki who greets you at the Reception Desk or assists you with finding your next great title to read – well Barbie touched her world as well.
Kanata’s Andrea Massoud plays four parts when Company of Fools returns with Hamlet
(Shakespeare returns to Alexander Grove Park when Company of Fools perform Hamlet under the stars on August 5th. Photos: Company of Fools) A Company of Fools is back bringing Shakespeare to…
The 15U Ottawa Nepean Canadians finally strike gold in the Premier Baseball League of Ontario playoffs
The Ottawa Nepean Canadians are a local baseball team that play in the PBLO (Premier Baseball League of Ontario) and draws from all over Ottawa and its surrounding area, including Stittsville.
Wholesome return for volunteer work at Goulbourn Museum
Families will learn about the heritage vegetables and the history of community gardens, and best of all, get to take home the fruits of their labour! Pack a lunch and make this a fun and wholesome family activity and outing.
Stittsville’s inaugural “West Side Pride” celebration is a great success!
On July 22nd, Stittsville hosted the first-ever West Side Pride event, a Pride celebration for the West End! The event brought in guests from Stittsville and Kanata as far as outlying areas such as Kinburn, Dunrobin, Carp, Arnprior, Pakenham and Renfrew.