Category: Environment
Registration for the fall edition of Cleaning the Capital opens on August 15
2022 marks the 29th year of the Cleaning the Capital Program! The annual cleanup campaign first began in 1994 as a springtime cleanup.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Through his weekly updates provided to Stittsville Central, Councillor Gower keeps the residents of Stittsville informed on various City and local activities that are taking place in the community.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On Friday, July 8, the Bradley family were honoured with a commemorative park naming – Bradley Square – on Stittsville Main Street.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is providing his update for programs, local events and meetings taking place for the week of July 4-9, 2022.
City of Ottawa officials provide storm update – what to expect – next steps
Since the storm on May 21, City of Ottawa Public Works staff have been fully deployed to support recovery and clean-up. The response has required a tremendous level of dedicated work and coordination across Public Works.
Three simple additions to your diet to help reduce seasonal allergy symptoms
More Canadians have been feeling higher levels of stress, especially since the pandemic, and according to research, stress can have an impact on allergy symptoms.
The 2022 Blossom Fest continued its ‘festive’ fun thanks to perseverance, volunteers and performers
Mandy’s perseverance, the fantastic volunteers and entertainers coming together on May 22nd made the day the success that it was. It was a perfect outlet for the kids and families to take their minds off of a stressful situation…
The Derecho that stormed into Stittsville bringing a community together
Where were you on May 21st as alerts rang loudly on cellphones and radio? A storm was on its way – a storm that was immeasurable in the havoc it would cause to our hometown of Stittsville.
Damian Piper gives a voice to Ottawa’s beavers
While on assignment for The Fulcrum, the University of Ottawa’s English language newspaper, Damian was intrigued by a story about the City of Ottawa’s practice of killing beavers.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The weather held out for Councillor Gower’s Family Bike Ride on Sunday – above is a photo of community members who took part.
Declutter for conservation this spring cleaning season
If you’re cleaning out your basement, don’t trash the treasures you find along the way. Whether it’s a vintage bike, dusty toys, or outgrown clothing, consider selling these items on behalf of the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation (RVCF) through GiveShop Marketplace.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower has a reminder that garbage collection takes place one day later than is usual.
Household hazardous waste events for 2022
The City of Ottawa will be hosting several events this year for residents to dispose of their household hazardous waste.
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.
Exploring Canada’s wilderness with Adam Shoalts
A Presentation of the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust taking place on March 23, 2022 via Zoom.























