Category: Fundraising
Ten years of the Purse Project / Re-fill Project
The Ottawa Police Service and our partners Shoppers Drug Mart and Citron Hygiene are once again inviting Ottawa residents to help us collect personal hygiene products for women in the…
Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library celebrates 5 years with fall event series and new online catalogue
As part of its work to promote gardening with native plants across the city, the OWSL also launched this fall an online catalogue that features 50 data points on over 300 native species.
Stittsville District Lions Club supporting the Queensway Carleton Hospital expansion project
The Stittsville District Lions Club is entering into a new fundraising endeavour. The Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) will be expanding and modernizing the hospital to help shape the future of health care…
South Carleton High School’s love for music was contagious at Band-A-Thon!
South Carleton High School’s band students and music students joined together on November 21st for Band-A-Thon, a fun music filled event in support of the Richmond Food Bank…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, the Councillor is sharing details from the 2026 Ottawa Budget and a variety of investments coming to Stittsville. Recycling is being expanded for the city…
Christmas is in the air – find that special gift at these Stittsville holiday markets
So many Christmas markets are happening all over Stittsville, it can be hard to keep up. Read on to figure out where most of them are taking place in the coming weeks.
Give of your time for this giving season in Stittsville
This time of year can be hard on everyone, especially for those less fortunate. Donating to or volunteering for organizations can help make…
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…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Let us remember our Veterans. Stittsville Legion veterans, members and volunteers will be in the community selling poppies to support our Veterans and their family members.
Westwind Public School – ‘chase for hunger’ parade supports the Stittsville Food Bank
October 31, 2025 is a day that the students and fellow teachers at Westwind Public School won’t soon forget. Leading up to the afternoon of fun…
Fall in Stittsville – what makes it special?
There are so many local businesses here in Stittsville to help get you into that fall mood. Don’t let the prettiest season pass you by and come out and enjoy!
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…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
We hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. This week Councillor Gower is sharing events, proposed development news and information on concerns pertinent to the community. The 9RunRun takes place…
Charges laid following Stittsville collision leaving Ghost Padron with life-altering injuries
Ottawa Police Services shared, “collisions have lasting impacts on everyone involved. Please take extra care on our roads to help keep all users safe.”
Urban Barn Launches 2025 “Blanket the Country” Campaign
In Ottawa, Urban Barn is proud to support Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa and is matching donations made through October 31, doubling the impact and ensuring support stays close to home.