Category: Entertainment & Events
Five self-published Canadian mystery writers shortlisted for the 2026 Toby Awards
The Toby Award is breaking down barriers and bringing us all one step closer to what really matters — and that’s excellence in writing, versus the mechanics of how a book gets published.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Kids and youth across Stittsville are invited by Councillor Gower to take part in a new initiative that celebrates creativity and environmental responsibility for Stittsville’s Cleaning the Capital campaign…
Upcoming events and news from the Stittsville Library Branch
A long-time resident of Stittsville, John Edkins is this month’s featured photographic exhibitor on the Art Space Wall at the Stittsville Library. His exhibit is entitled Faces of Cuba.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Stittsville residents came out to celebrate April 4th that was proclaimed as Collinda Joseph Day in the City of Ottawa in recognition of Canada’s wheelchair curling team’s Gold medal win…
Residents celebrate – April 4th proclaimed as Collinda Joseph Day
April 4th, 2026 was proclaimed as a day of honour for Collinda Joseph by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe as a significant recognition for her achievements of capturing a Gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics…
What’s on in Stittsville this Easter weekend
From egg hunts to celebrations, Stittsville has a lot in store this Saturday. Come get together with the community to welcome in the spring season!
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus bring the music of movies to Wellings of Stittsville
The WOLC entertained the Wellings residents with a wonderful performance overflowing with vitality and warmth sharing the music for their upcoming spring concerts.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor invites the community to celebrate Stittsville’s Paralympian, Collinda Joseph, a 2026 Wheelchair Curling Gold Medallist, at a celebration being held on April 4th.
Laura Wade’s ‘The Watsons’ – witty and inventive comedy on the stage at Kanata Theatre
Playwright Laura Wade transforms Austen’s fragment into a playful theatrical adventure filled with sharp humour, unexpected twists, and thoughtful reflections on…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands to host Earth Day Community Forum – All About Turtles
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are considering rolling out a turtle conservation program for the Goulbourn Wetland Complex and Poole Creek…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On March 27th, residents can register for the 2026 Spring Cleaning the Capital Campaign – let’s lead the city again and show our community’s pride.
18 authors, one goal: The ultimate ‘Romance’ takeover
The 18 authors who participated were kept busy speaking with visitors and, of course, selling their books at the event. Re-Read plans to organize more interesting afternoons…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Where does the time go, especially when this week the clocks were turned ahead one hour! This week Councillor Gower Congratulates the Canada’s Wheelchair Curling Team for defeating China and…
Soar into space at Jack’s Gala: Reaching for the Stars
The space-themed gala will honor eight-year-old Jack Laidlaw of Stittsville – an aspiring astronaut who dreams of one day being the first person to walk on Mars.
Over 100 walkers support the 2026 Coldest Night of the Year walk
The walk is meant to draw attention to issues people face when experiencing homelessness and hunger during our Canadian winters.