Category: Family & Kids
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower shares information about the City of Ottawa’s Mobility Hub and the transit data captured on the Mobility Dashboard. Local businesses can improve accessibility…
Exciting news for Stittsville basketball and pickleball players – new indoor courts are on the way
“Over the last 3–4 months, our project team has been grinding through the essential pre-construction phase to ensure our brand-new, FIBA-sized indoor gymnasium meets all City of Ottawa requirements…
JoJo’s Community Garden introduces a native plant maze in collaboration with Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society
The community garden offers residents the opportunity to learn, make new friends and volunteer. Take a moment out of your day to visit the garden and maze and just relax.
A stunning mural and a summer BBQ (photos)
You may have noticed, as you travel down Stittsville Main, the activity on the north side of Pretty Pots Flowers. Youth from Stittsville have been busily showcasing their talent…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is inviting residents to register for the Fall Campaign for Cleaning the Capital. He provides an update on the Carp Road Widening project…
Celebrating 20 years of art, nature, and community – Sundance Artisan Show features Stittsville artist
The popular destination typically welcomes 3,000 visitors over the weekend. Admission and parking are free, with donations appreciated. Bring the family…
Your ride made better: OC Transpo launches transit improvements and fall service changes on August 30
OC Transpo’s fall service change takes effect on Sunday, August 30 and includes significant transit improvements and other planned service adjustments for the fall.
Upcoming September events at the Stittsville Library
Every month at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library you will discover something new – not only in the books section. There are in-person programs offered for teens;…
5th annual Stittsville Pride Week flag raising celebrated by residents
(Residents came together on August 23rd to celebrate Pride Week and the 5th annual Stittsville Pride Week flag raising ceremony at Village Square Park. Photo: Councillor Gower’s office and thank…
Registration opens August 25 for Cleaning the Capital – Join in to help keep Ottawa clean!
Register your litter cleanup project by October 2 and then get cleaning between September 15 and October 15.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing a new event he is launching in September – Stittsville Neighbour Days – to encourage residents to organize small get-togethers in their neighbourhood.
Ritual on Main Coffeehouse changes ownership – but not the café experience and friendly ambience
As the family enters this new adventure, Abbie told us, “We have the shared values as Chi and the same vibe at Ritual will be kept.”
Harold and the Purple Crayon entertained residents at Village Square Park
On the evening of August 15th, the weather was perfect for the Kiwanis of Kanata-Stittsville and their community supporters to see about 80 residents arrive…
From bookshelves to building homes – ReStore Reads Book Fair raises $8,500
What visitors experienced over the weekend was the culmination of months of work by a dedicated team of volunteers.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On August 15th, there are two events that the Councillor brings to your attention – a celebration for Erica Wiebe and a Free Family Movie Night…