Category: Heritage
From early roots to a park in their name – the Bradley family is a Stittsville foundation to be honoured
(In 1956, Silas Bradley opened Bradley’s Insurance on Main Street in Stittsville. In this photo taken in the early 1960s, were: (l to r) Silas, Mary Jane (nee Argue), Jean…
PHOTOS: Wasn’t that a party! 2022’s Canada Day in Stittsville an overwhelming success
The Stittsville Village Association (SVA) prides itself on hosting a family-friendly, community-driven Canada Day celebration.
Stittsville’s Canada Day 2022 promises to be one huge family party
Live, local entertainment, a teeming Family Fun Zone, and spectacular fireworks will be the three main pillars behind 2022’s Canada Day in Stittsville.
Park officially named for dedicated Stittsville resident Lee Boltwood
In 1965, Lee and Paul Boltwood were married. One year later in 1966, Lee and Paul left their beloved home province of British Columbia to set off in a new direction and their new venture in life.
The Boyd farmhouse has stood proudly in its place since 1872
The Boyd homestead is considered a building of significance of long-standing agricultural heritage in our area. It’s fate is still to be determined.
The Clarke’s homestead and the local cheese factory connection
Stittsville Central is pleased to again showcase the watercolour sketches and haiku of local artist Perpetua Quigley. Perpetua is currently continuing her love of history through the capture of our local historical sites…
Doors Open Ottawa celebrates 20th Anniversary – features many local venues
During the first full weekend in June, Doors Open Ottawa will be celebrating its 20th anniversary, and residents and visitors are cordially invited to join in as the doors are re-opened to some of the city’s most beautiful buildings.
Celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Ottawa’s City Hall
To celebrate this historic milestone, the City, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of District 7040, will hold a beacon lighting ceremony at City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, on Thursday, June 2.
Volunteers needed for Goulbourn Museum site clean up Saturday, June 11th
Goulbourn Museum is thrilled to be participating in the GLAD Cleaning the Capital initiative for the first time since 2019.
Goulbourn Museum celebrates spring with inaugural speaker series presentation
Goulbourn Museum is kicking off its 2022 Speaker Series on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 pm with “The Kitchen Garden: How and What to Grow” with Dr. Russ Thomas…
The Goulbourn Museum staff want to hear your ideas for summer events and in-person programs
The Goulbourn Museum is excited to be returning to some in-person programming and events this summer and are looking for the community’s input…
What’s new at the Stittsville Library
Some children are very comfortable reading to dogs and enjoy reading with Caileigh, a St. John’s Ambulance therapy dog.
Sports enthusiast and local historian Ann McCooeye passes away
Ann McCooeye will be remembered for her dry wit, stamina, sportsmanship, local historical knowledge and kindness.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Congratulations extended from Councillor Gower on the medal wins at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics received by two Stittsville residents, Collinda Joseph and Tyrone Henry.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower thanks the people of Stittsville for the donations provided to the Ukraine effort and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He also shares a note that Reverend Doug…