Category: Entertainment & Events
Hazeldean Gardens celebrate their new owners with grand re-opening
In May, 2025, Hazeldean Gardens was purchased by Sienna Senior Living under its Aspira retirement brand as the company expands into the Ottawa area.
West Side Pride – Out in the Park – another success in its third year
On July 19th the weather was perfect for the the third annual West Side Pride event, ‘Out in the Park’ hosted in Stittsville at Alexander Grove Park.
A relaxing evening of music and movies at Village Square Park was enjoyed under the stars
The Village Square Park was the perfect venue for all to have an enjoyable evening with family and friends under the stars.
Join the movement: Check your trees – protect your community
By regularly checking the trees in your yard, neighbourhood, and local parks, you can help catch signs of trouble early and protect the green spaces we all rely on. Threats to our green spaces are out there…
Iconic Ottawa tourist attraction moves to Carp Airport
Ottawa Aviation Adventures is now providing Vintage Bi-plane Rides and affordable Family Sightseeing flights from the Carp airport for those who love an adventure.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares his updates and events of various activities in Stittsville. Firstly, he is pleased to partner with the Stittsville Business Association for the Hanging Flower Basket Pilot Program…
Purrdy Paws Pet Grooming Spa announces grand opening main event!
Purrdy Paws Pet Grooming Spa is celebrating their arrival at their new location on Stittsville Main Street with their ‘Purrdy Paws Spa Main Event’.
Kanata Theatre’s growing talent – Ten minutes at a time
For those passionate about fostering homegrown talent, the 10-Minute Play Festival is more than just entertainment – it’s an investment in the future of local theatre and artists.
West Side Pride celebrating at Alexander Grove on July 19
The goal of the event is to celebrate Pride in the suburbs and bring home their own event for a family friendly and accessible manner. Marion Steele and many others who help want to prove…
A summer’s evening filled with music and ice cream
On the evening of July 2nd, the brass quintet members of the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra could be found filling the park with music at Alexander Grove in Stittsville in celebration of their 60th anniversary.
Stittsville celebrates Canada Day 2025 (photos)
Canada Day 2025 was a great day of family fun as hundreds of families turned out for a day of activities, local music and fun at all of the community events.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Happy Canada Day! The Councillor invites you to join him for his Canada Day Flag Raising Ceremony at the Welcome to Stittsville sign at Hazeldean Road and Stittsville Main Street.
Share the joy of outer space in July with Lucy Hambly
This month will contain a variety of exciting astronomical events, from a rocket launch to a meteor shower to the Earth reaching the most distant point in its orbit.
Construction of Holy Spirit Parish uncovered 8,000-year old Indigenous artefacts
Stittsville’s Holy Spirit Parish on Shea Road held a ‘Celebration of the Land’ with several Indigenous Elders for National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21. The afternoon event featured Indigenous Elders and artefacts discovered…
What’s new for the summer at Goulbourn Museum
With summer’s arrival, the Goulbourn Museum has many interesting hands-on historical programs and events for all members of your family to have some fun during their summer hours.