Category: Family & Kids
Celebrating environmental hero Sri Saalumarada Thimmakka — Stittsville students shine a light on a global inspiration
Two young students from Stittsville took centre stage at the Kannada Sangha of Ottawa’s annual Kannada Rajyotsava celebration on November 1st, held at Sacred Heart Catholic High School.
Op-Ed: A message for Stittsville residents from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe
When I listen to residents from Stittsville, I hear a lot of concerns about affordability. We’re doing everything we can to reduce the financial burden on Stittsville residents, while investing significantly…
Old-Fashioned Christmas brings out the holiday spirit at the Goulbourn Museum
Everything Christmas – that is what Goulbourn Museum shared with the community at their Old-Fashioned Christmas afternoon on November 23rd. The snow falling gently…
Goulbourn Recreation Complex turns 25 – the road to building it
The Goulbourn Recreation Complex has proven to be a sound investment for the people of Stittsville and all those in the former Township of Goulbourn thanks to the foresight of Mayor Paul Bradley and Council members in 1996.
Two local children benefit from the first CGDB Autism Service Dog graduates
For the first time in its 41-year history, CGDB has successfully trained and graduated Autism Service Dogs participating in the CGDB pilot program…
A look inside South Carleton High School’s Autism Spectrum Disorder class
South Carleton High School offers a specialized classroom for students who are high on the autism spectrum. Read on to see how these classes function and are taught.
Everyone loves a pumpkin parade – tradition continues for the 12th year
On November 1, Village Square Park was home to what has become a familiar Stittsville tradition. Now in its twelth year, the Stittsville Pumpkin Parade continues to grow…
November news and events at the Stittsville Library Branch
Please note that the Ottawa Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 for Remembrance Day, and Thursday, November 20 for the Annual OPL Employee Forum.
Pumpkin Parade annual tradition returns for its 12th year at Stittsville’s Village Square Park
This community show of Stittsville’s talent and spirit has been happening since Trevor Eggleton moved from British Columbia and introduced this evening of eerie to Stittsville…
Focus and shoot – enter the 2025 Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society photo competition
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society (SGHS) has opened its annual photo competition. The entry deadline is February 2, 2026.
October news and events from the Stittsville Library Branch
The Stittsville Branch will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025 for Thanksgiving Day. The Branch will re-open on Tuesday, October 14 at their regular hours.
There was something for everyone at Stittsville’s weekend events
There is always something going on in Stittsville and this weekend was no exception. With the perfect fall weather all of the events were well attended. There was a great…
Ottawa Public Health urges parents to immunize eligible infants against RSV
With RSV season coming soon, Ottawa Public Health and local birthing hospitals are encouraging parents to protect their infants from RSV.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized by the Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation
The Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club and the Legacy of Hope Foundation brought the Stittsville community together at the W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The summer weather just doesn’t seem to be ending and neither are Councillor Gower’s updates for our community. This week, the Councillor invites residents to attend his celebration for the opening