Category: Municipal Government
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Kids and youth across Stittsville are invited by Councillor Gower to take part in a new initiative that celebrates creativity and environmental responsibility for Stittsville’s Cleaning the Capital campaign…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Stittsville residents came out to celebrate April 4th that was proclaimed as Collinda Joseph Day in the City of Ottawa in recognition of Canada’s wheelchair curling team’s Gold medal win…
Residents celebrate – April 4th proclaimed as Collinda Joseph Day
April 4th, 2026 was proclaimed as a day of honour for Collinda Joseph by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe as a significant recognition for her achievements of capturing a Gold medal at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor invites the community to celebrate Stittsville’s Paralympian, Collinda Joseph, a 2026 Wheelchair Curling Gold Medallist, at a celebration being held on April 4th.
New streamlined licensing process proposed for food and hospitality businesses
Food premises that offer entertainment, such as live music or dancing, would benefit from a more streamlined licensing process and cut red tape for home‑based businesses…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On March 27th, residents can register for the 2026 Spring Cleaning the Capital Campaign – let’s lead the city again and show our community’s pride.
Spring registration for Cleaning the Capital approaches – come help bring in a green and healthy spring
Every person makes a difference, so register and come participate in the cleaning projects between April 15 and May 31.
250 acres of wetland protected through work of RVCF, city and multiple ecological partners
With this addition, RVCF now owns 2,986 acres of conservation lands across the watershed and supports the protection of another 5,570 acres in partnership with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Where does the time go, especially when this week the clocks were turned ahead one hour! This week Councillor Gower Congratulates the Canada’s Wheelchair Curling Team for defeating China and…
Conservation Authorities come under another change – revised provincial amalgamation plan causes concern
The province believes this new model will better strengthen informed choices for conservation authorities “to support the building of new homes and infrastructure”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
If approved, a new park at 785 Cope Drive will be renamed “Brummell-Curry Park”, in honour of their outstanding service and enduring impact on the community of Stittsville…
Funding is now available for green ideas
Offered for more than 30 years, CEPGP provides funding to local not-for-profit organizations undertaking small-scale, community-based projects that promote environmental sustainability.
Commemorative park naming in honour of John Brummell and John Curry
John Brummell and John Curry were highly respected community leaders whose legacy will be honoured with the naming of a park in Stittsville.
Councillor Gower staying true to his word – stepping away after two terms
I’m really thankful for the staff that work in my office who have helped so much along the way. And I really appreciate all of the residents and businesses who get involved…
Plant Your Place! A free tree for residents who register
There are 16 different tree species from which to choose for your yard. If eligible, you would pick-up and plant your tree and are responsible for…