Category: Entertainment & Events
Coldest Night of the Year brings community together to support those less fortunate
(Sister Mona, Vice Principal of École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais, was helped out with many student volunteers to ensure this year’s Coldest Night of the Year walk was a success.) On…
Nominations open for the 2025 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
April 26, 2025 is the date to have your nominations submitted for the annual Stittsville Volunteer Awards hosted by Councillor Glen Gower. The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to highlight…
Open letter – Team Canada win and true Canadian leadership
The Four Nations Hockey Tournament was more than a hockey win. It came at a pivotal time for our country.
Women of Influence celebrated by local historians and GTHS at Stittsville Library
On February 15th the Goulbourn Township Historical Society (GTHS) celebrated the women who have influenced and contributed to the communities in our area from the 1800s to present times.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is pleased to say that his Family Fun Day saw hundreds of residents attending and he thanks everyone for coming out.
Celebrating our Canadian Flag for 60 years – Stepping back to a winter’s night in 1964
The momentous occasion to sew the flag had taken place on November 6, 1964 when Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson requested that three original flag designs (which Mrs. O’Malley helped to prepare) be completed and sent to him at Harrington Lake…
Stittsville District Lions Club relaunches the effective speaking competition for 2025
This is the largest competition in Canada and is supported by the provincial Ministries and Boards of Education. It will take place on Wednesday, March 12th…
A weekend with puppies for adoption, local authors and a fundraiser for SPG4 Research
On February 8 there were many events taking place in Stittsville, but when we see puppies our hearts are stolen…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Attending a workshop last week, Councillor Gower shares the release of new data on homelessness in Ottawa from the 2024 Point-in-Time Count that is concerning and outlines the actions that the City…
Stittsville Library branch news and events for February
This month, the Stittsville Library has a special event taking place at its location – the Goulbourn Township Historical Society (GTHS) is holding its ‘Goulbourn’s Women of Influence’ heritage day celebration on February 15th
February news and events at Goulbourn Museum
Thanks to a generous grant from the Ontario Genealogical Society: Ottawa Branch, the Goulbourn Museum is taking big steps to ensure the safety of its collections.
For their thirteenth year – the Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club brings their winter international film series to the screen
Each of these films has something unique to offer; and, each provides multiple talking points for subscribers as they leave the cinema!
The Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville is again supporting youth with the K4K Talent Showcase
The Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville was formed in December of 2017 and is committed to providing support services to children and youth in our community.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s updates, Councillor Gower has some important updates for the community. Firstly, he wants to remind the community with regard to safety and steps to take in light of the recent suspicious incidents…
The Girl on the Train coming to Kanata Theatre
Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love, or it appears. The…