Category: Community
Tips for healthy eating this Diabetes Awareness Month
This November, in recognition of Diabetes Awareness Month, let’s talk about the prevention and management of the condition.
Child amputee finds inspiration from Second World War veteran
This touching story from The War Amps highlights the importance of the peer support program for war amputee veterans and child amputees.
Off we went a-haunting to capture Stittsville’s Halloween 2022
(Ottawa Fire Station 81 played host to the trick or treaters on Halloween night. Photos and Videos: Stittsville Central) From witches to goblins and skeletons too, Halloween has risen from…
We can thank former Parks & Rec Director Bob Mills for our facilities – now a park honours him
For all of the years of dedication to our communities and to Goulbourn Township, it is only deserving that Bob be recognized in a meaningful way.
Stittsville actors to perform in family-friendly Jack and the Beanstalk November performance
From November 3rd to the 6th, you can support several Stittsville families in their showing of Jack and the Beanstalk at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the municipal election over, Councillor Gower is quick to return to keeping residents informed through his weekly updates to Stittsville Central to share with the community. The Councillor tells…
Election results declared official by Ottawa city clerk – Gower, Phelan and Scott elected
The newly elected slate – Mayor, Councillors and School Board Trustees – will officially take office on November 15, 2022 when the new term of council begins for 2022-26.
The 10th annual Pumpkin Parade promises some talented pumpkin carvers
This community show of Stittsville’s talent and spirit has been happening since 2013 when Trevor Eggleton introduced this evening of eerie to Stittsville when he moved here from British Columbia.
NCAFA tackles hunger for Championship Week celebrations
One of the largest amateur football leagues in Canada, NCAFA offers contact and non-contact football programming for boys and girls aged 8 to 18 years old.
Lowe’s teaming up with Ottawa fire department to host fire safety event in Stittsville
Stittsville families are invited to visit the 5577 Hazeldean Road Lowe’s location on Saturday, October 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to participate in activities surrounding fire safety.
The Poole Creek-Amberwood garden is put to bed for the winter
Started by the late Ross Connor over 30 years ago, the oriental themed garden is a legacy that lives on for the many walkers and cyclists of the Poole Creek Pathway.
Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis holding an open house
The Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis Club is an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests and they want residents to discover more about this non-profit organization.
Four incidents of hate graffiti in Stittsville being investigated by Ottawa Police – appeal for public’s help
The Ottawa Police Service Hate Crimes Unit is investigating four incidents of hate graffiti in Stittsville.
Stittsville artist Cecilia Troy exhibits her art at the Wall Candy Noir fine art exhibit October 22nd
If you are looking for something different to do on Saturday, October 22nd, look no further than the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park. The Wall Candy Noir upscale fine art…
Meet the candidates running for school board trustee in Zone 1
There are three candidates running for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and three candidates running for the Ottawa Catholic School Board in Zone 1.