Category: Family & Kids
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.
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’.
Ottawa Safety Council seeking Crossing Guards for Stittsville
Children’s safety is a priority for everyone – and it’s something Ottawa’s Crossing Guards take very seriously. In Stittsville, the OSC requires Crossing Guards at four schools…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is providing his updates for this week. He attended the official groundbreaking for ‘The Station’ coming to Stittsville Main beside the Trans Canada Trail.
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.
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.
What’s happening in Stittsville? Calendar of events with something for everyone!
Below is a bit of a wrap-up for more events to enjoy this weekend, Canada Day and beyond. Remember to support Stittsville’s local businesses while you are out there celebrating…
What’s up at the Stittsville Library? Summer reading and programs
Make the Stittsville Library your go-to this summer! Just a friendly reminder that the Branch is closed on Canada Day with Sunday hours paused for the months of July and August…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It is going to be an above-average hot couple of days and the City of Ottawa shared information in anticipation of the Heat Warning being issued by Environment and…
Ottawa Symphony Orchestra + ice cream + Alexander Grove Park = Awesome Summer Vibes!
It’s a night where reality and imagination come together as one, as people of all ages come together to enjoy the brass ensemble (plus percussion!) of the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra…
It was all happening at weekend events in Stittsville – photos
Saturday was perfect for all of the community BBQs, the outdoor craft fair, picking up yard sale treasures, a vintage car show, a fundraiser for the Stittsville Food Bank to name just a few of the…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s another week and Councillor Glen Gower shares his community notes for a couple of events in Stittsville this week; reminder to register for his upcoming family bike ride…