Category: Entertainment & Events
What’s up at the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch?
There is always something to do at our Stittsville Library Branch. You can find a cozy corner and read a book or the daily newspapers. While you are there, stop by “A Good Read” used book store.
2025 Spring registration opens for Cleaning the Capital
It is estimated that over one million kilograms of waste has been removed by more than 1.4 million volunteers since the campaign began.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Do you know someone, a business or organizations that is making a difference in Stittsville? Nominate them for a Stittsville Volunteer Award. Councillor Gower created a list previously to connect you with volunteers…
Applications for Ottawa civic events funding are now being accepted
The funding is used to deliver family-friendly events in local Ottawa communities and priority neighbourhoods that promote neighbours meeting neighbours…
Stittsville’s Special Olympians competing at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games
Katie and Michael have served as ambassadors for the special needs community from the time they joined the Goulbourn Skating Club and coached by Cathy.
March news and events at the Goulbourn Museum
Next week is March Break (where did the time go?) and we’ve got an exciting lineup of daily drop in activities planned. We’re also excited to introduce the Calm & Curious…
Stittsville Business Association – Annual General Meeting notice
As a volunteer board member of the SBA, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of the Stittsville Business Association while supporting local businesses…
Stittsville 2nd annual Micro-Grant Initiative is underway – bringing community together
Councillor Gower began this program in 2024 and again this year wants to assist residents in planning inclusive events and projects to benefit our neighbourhoods and the community…
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…