Category: Fundraising
Halfway to Protection: Community pushes MMLT closer to conserving 500 acres of wilderness
A community-driven effort to protect two ecologically significant properties in the Madawaska Highlands has reached a major milestone, the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust…
Music filled the streets of Stittsville for the 6th Annual Stittsville Front Porch Concerts
The streets of Stittsville were filled with life and song, when local musicians and bands were playing on porches, in driveways, out of garages and gardens for the 6th Annual Stittsville Front Porch Concerts…
Kyle Rivington, President of Carp Fair Agricultural Society seriously injured in Highway 417 crash
The Rivington family from the early years to the present are known for giving so much back to the Carp and area communities over the years. Kyle is the seventh generation on the family-friendly oriented farm…
A summer’s evening filled with music and ice cream
On the evening of July 2nd, the brass quintet members of the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra could be found filling the park with music at Alexander Grove in Stittsville in celebration of their 60th anniversary.
Terry’s Iconic adidas Orion Shoe being re-released in honour of the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope
On July 3, adidas Canada will re-release a limited number of the classic three-stripe runners that Terry Fox wore during his Marathon of Hope in 1980.
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…
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…
Grade 6 student from Stittsville Public School wins $10K grant for Habitat Greater Ottawa
Proud classmates and community members gathered to celebrate Grade 6 student Alex Ivanova, whose story earned $10K for Habitat Greater Ottawa.
Music was brewing at the Youth Services Ottawa fundraiser at Brew Revolution
The garage door was open at Brew Revolution on June 8th to accommodate the many who came out to support the Youth Services Ottawa fundraiser organized by Drew Corbin.
The ‘Lion on the Beach’ travel lottery can make your travel dreams come true
Have you been dreaming of a trip to Paris, France or how about Cuba, Costa Rica or right here in Canada, then the Stittsville District Lions Club may make your dream come true…
Greg McPherson’s On The Road 4 Mental Health walk honours lives and raises hope
On The Road 4 Mental Health walk led by Greg McPherson raises awareness and funds for mental health and addiction support across Ottawa’s 24 wards.
Notes for Nature concert promises earth-themed music on World Environment Day
This night of beautiful Earth-themed music will raise funds for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust’s (MMLT) vital land conservation work.
Dreams sparkle at Jack’s Gala: Reaching for the Stars
Eight year-old Jack Laidlaw holds on to his dream of becoming an astronaut. On May 24th, Jack came a little closer by meeting former Canadian astronaut, Dr. Robert Thirsk…
Everything was coming up green at the SGHS plant sale
Residents look forward to the SGHS annual plant sale and this year as in previous years, many residents walked away with various plants that will soon be growing in a new garden.
Youth Ottawa launches Trivia 4 Tomorrow initiative
Youth Ottawa is launching an exciting new program called Trivia 4 Tomorrow, a digital trivia platform that merges entertainment with meaningful impact.