Category: Community
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The importance of the extension of Robert Grant Avenue is explained by Councillor Gower in this week’s update.
Stittsville’s Collinda Joseph is back home with her Paralympic bronze medal
Collinda and the rest of her team are proud of their performance and the Bronze Medal victory.
Julianna Parks continues her hockey dream with Brock University Badgers
At 19, Julianne Parks of Stittsville, with her left-hand shot, is a force to be reckoned with on skates.
Stittsville author Julee Pauling debuts first novel
Last month, Stittsville author Julee Pauling published her very first novel, View from the Lamplighter Inn.
Free ‘Save our Pets’ decals inform firefighters of pets in a home
Unlike the older stickers, these new decals are vinyl and can be removed and replaced easily when your pet’s information requires updating.
New executive for Stittsville Business Association – time to get to work
Andrea Greenhous thanked Allan Ryan for all of his hard work over the past two years to bring the Stittsville Business Association to where it is today.
Nominations are now open for Ottawa’s Favourite Crossing Guard Contest
The Ottawa Safety Council is encouraging community members to show their appreciation by nominating their favourite Crossing Guard by April 29th.
Residents of Stittsville’s Granite Ridge Care Community will soon receive increased direct care
This provincial funding includes $1,953,588 going to Granite Ridge Care Community in Stittsville to hire additional staff this year.
To recognize world water day – Stittsville Lions launch rain barrel fundraiser on behalf of Carleton Place Hospital
Stittsville Lions have partnered with Rain Barrel Canada to launch a rain barrel fundraiser on World Water Day.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Welcome to Spring and with that Councillor Gower encourages residents to get involved by registering for Cleaning the Capital.
Stittsville’s retiree French classes flourish with a bon vivant group
In 2013, the Stittsville Library introduced conversational French language lessons for retirees.
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority and Ottawa Police warn residents – no ice is safe ice.
Be wary around ice and open bodies of water during this time of year.
The Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre receives provincial funding for new Carp facility
The Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre is a community-based agency dedicated to helping youth and their families overcome substance use and mental health related issues.
We welcome Algonquin College co-op student Madison Costeira to Stittsville Central
We are pleased to welcome Madison (Maddy) Costeira to the Stittsville Central team for six weeks to complete her co-op work placement.
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
The Stittsville Volunteer Awards is your opportunity to bring the dedicated community involvement of your nominee to light.