Category: Fundraising
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s updates, Councillor Gower has some important updates for the community. Firstly, he wants to remind the community with regard to safety and steps to take in light of the recent suspicious incidents…
Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk encourages participants to brave the elements to help the vulnerable
(Walkers participate in the 2024 Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of those who are experiencing homelessness and hunger in our communities. Photo: CNOY) Since 2011, the Coldest…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor will be participating in the February 22nd Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk, supported by Lionhearts Inc., taking place in Stittsville and hopes that you will join his team.
A proud day for Stittsville and District Lions members with opening of new Emergency Department at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
The grand opening ceremony will take place on January 27, 2025, marking a transformative milestone in healthcare for Carleton Place and surrounding communities.
Fill the bus – holiday gift wrapping – live music – what a weekend that was
From the OC Transpo/Loblaw food drive, to fundraising for Chrysalis House by some gift-wrapping ladies to Sunday’s matinee concert by hometown guy, Jim Bryson, this past weekend was a busy time for many.
The Turcotte family extravaganza holiday display returns for final year – looking back
Shawn reminisced, “We have now raised over $175,000 for both CHEO and the Stittsville Food bank over the last four Christmas’s – amazing considering we started with an old station wagon and a tree!”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing the information that Stittsville residents should be made aware of from details of the City of Ottawa budget being passed on December 11th to the good news that Ottawa Council passed his motion to improve primary care…
Family and friends of Huntington Disease patient 34-year old Colin Martell advocate to bring him home
Jonathan shared, “we grew up in this close-knit community and with my brothers, Alex and Colin, could be found playing for many hours in Ralph Street Park. We all attended Sacred Heart High School…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the wintry weather arriving in our area, it certainly feels like the festive holiday season. The Parade of Lights was another year of great fun. “What a great crowd –
Stittsville Parade of Lights – an exciting time for all including the Tunis Shriners (view slideshow)
The weather was truly frightful, but the scene to come would be delightful. With wintry snow falling and a chilly wind and the Parade of Lights taking place – the festive season has officially begun.
CBC brings their ‘Make the Season Kind’ holiday campaign to Stittsville
For many years, CBC across our nation, has held their ‘Project Give’ campaign to assist Canadians by fundraising. This year, they changed the fundraising campaign to ‘Make the Season Kind’.…
Maxxgames with Ottawa Mega Dome are hosting their first Christmas Charity and Food Drive
“This event isn’t just about donations – it’s about community, hope, and making a difference. Let’s fill this holiday season with compassion and love…
An old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere took us back in time at the Goulbourn Museum
Something for everyone could be found at the Goulbourn Museum on Sunday, November 24th for their Old Fashioned Christmas day. There were crafts for the children, a chance to see how…
Stittsville Food Bank benefits from Christmas bazaar at Stittsville Villa
(On November 25th, Levante Stittsville Villa residents presented a donation from the proceeds of their November 16th Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale to the Stittsville Food Bank. In the photo:…
Local author’s latest book sets Amberwood Garden as its backdrop
Stittsville author Barbara Robson takes readers on a journey through the history of Amberwood Garden in her new children’s book, A Magic Garden, with illustrations by Sophia Bateman…