Category: Community
Registration for the fall edition of Cleaning the Capital opens on August 15
2022 marks the 29th year of the Cleaning the Capital Program! The annual cleanup campaign first began in 1994 as a springtime cleanup.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Through his weekly updates provided to Stittsville Central, Councillor Gower keeps the residents of Stittsville informed on various City and local activities that are taking place in the community.
Heritage point of view foreshadows the Garnet (Red) & Fern Bradley farm of Fernbank Road
Upon reading Fern Bradley’s poem on Heritage, her point of view foreshadows today’s reality upon her retirement as her family farmland at 5470 Fernbank Road…
After two years of Covid – Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run returns
The time of year has returned when pets take their humans for a fundraiser walk. The Ottawa Humane Society’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run returns.
Inaugural Ottawa Garden Festival celebrates Ottawa’s garden culture
The 10-day event, which makes its debut during the Year of the Garden, welcomes residents and visitors alike with a vibrant mix of activities in the city’s centre and across the surrounding urban and rural landscape.
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library
With school openings coming soon, the Stittsville Library is winding down some of their summer youth and children programs. But not to worry, there will be new programs coming this fall so stay connected…
Back-to-school nutrition: Tried and true tips for picky eaters
Packing a child’s lunch box can be one of those challenging things, especially if you have a picky eater. Many families struggle with picky eaters…
Health Canada warning Ontario residents Do Not Use – counterfeit COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test kits
Health Canada is warning consumers about counterfeit BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits (25-pack boxes) that have been found in Ontario.
Coyotes are ever-present in Stittsville community – information to assist with co-habitating
Ottawa is not the only municipality to experience challenges in its relationship with coyotes and some suggest a violent, cruel and ineffective solution in the form of culls. The truth is that human–coyote encounters are largely a manmade problem…
35th annual guide dog ride to raise funds for training of Canadian guide dogs
(Meet Rider one of the many Canadian Guide Dogs in training. Photo: Canadian Guide Dogs) Own a motorcycle? Ride on your own or with friends to raise money towards the training…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the municipal election quickly approaching, a period of black-out is put in place that doesn’t allow current Councillors to provide updates to their ward residents, so from August 25 until election day on October 24, Councillor Gower will not be publishing updates. In the meantime, look forward to keeping up-to-date on community events and happenings…
Stittsville Kiwanis Club and community supporters hosting free movie night at Village Square Park
On the evening of August 12, the Stittsville Kiwanis and their community supporters, will fill Village Square Park with heart and humour as they host the movie Sing 2.
John W. Egan releases his sixth novel, Spring of 1813
Avid readers of novels are familiar with the works of Stittsville author, John W. Egan. John has now published the second book in his historical fiction series Beyond 1812. His new novel is entitled Spring of 1813.
Stittsville chosen as home for newest indoor entertainment venue – MaxxGames
On Saturday, August 6th, a new entertainment venue opens in Stittsville at the Ottawa MegaDome. MaxxGames is coming to Stittsville! LaserMaxx Ottawa’s founder and CEO, Philip Aldis, has partnered with Matt Rakowski and Nick Catizzone to bring laser tag and more to the west end of the city.
Prestigious awards pour in for Dunrobin Distilleries – plans shared for Stittsville location
Adrian Spitzer and Mark Watson, the owners and inspiration behind Dunrobin Distilleries, have been lifelong friends growing up in the neighbourhood of Old Ottawa South. They have both been entrepreneurs…