Category: Municipal Government
Stittville Village Association call out for volunteers – Canada Day
Every community event is successful because of the commitment of volunteers. This year is no exception! The Stittsville Village Association is asking for your contribution of a few hours of…
OC Transpo summer changes effective June 23rd
OC Transpo’s summer service starts Sunday, June 23. Schedule adjustments and seasonal reductions will reflect the lower demand for service as the school year ends and customers take vacations. Customers…
Green bin plastic or paper bag disposal coming soon
On July 2nd, residents will now be able to use plastic bags as an option for disposing of organics in your green bin. Organics would include food scraps, paper towel,…
Metric Homes in Stittsville requesting extension to stay in present location
At the Planning Committee on June 13, Metric Homes (SPD Developments Inc.) is on the agenda. They have requested a Zoning By-law amendment proposal that would allow their corporate office, together…
Transit fare freeze approved by Ottawa Council
On July 1, transit riders would have seen an increase to fares. The fares have been postponed until the O-Train Confederation Line light-rail service is up and running. The approach,…
Stittsville volunteers celebrated at annual awards event
Volunteers are the backbone of every community charitably giving of their time and talents so others can enjoy the benefits of their generosity — our unsung heroes. This year’s list…
Tanya Hein awarded Roger Griffiths Memorial Citizen of the Year
The Roger Griffiths Memorial Citizen of the Year is presented to an individual who best exemplifies community involvement and participation. This special award is named after the late Roger Griffiths,…
City wants to hear your thoughts on recreation complexes
On Thursday, June 13th you will have the opportunity to attend an outreach session to comment on the future use of municipal recreation facilities in Stittsville. The session takes place…
Volunteers urgently required for removal of debris and sandbags
The weather is predicted to be great this weekend ! Why not volunteer a few hours and help out flood victims with the removal of their sandbags and debris. Beginning…
People bring Village Square Park and Main Street to life for First Thursdays
(Nicole Chilton-Jones with her son Reece. Photo Stittsville Central) Thursday evening was a first for First Thursdays taking place in Stittsville thanks to Nicole Chilton-Jones introducing this new event to…
Updated: Stittsville Councillor Glen Gower says no to Built Heritage Sub-Committee motion to reject Château Laurier site plan
Updated to clarify nature of the vote at the sub-committee meeting. The Built Heritage Sub-Committee passed a motion recommending that the Planning Committee reject this new site plan when they…
Nation-wide eBook campaign launched at public libraries
Participating public libraries will be offering free, unlimited access to the first e-book — Glass Beads, by Saskatchewan-born Indigenous author, actor, and comedian, Dawn Dumont. The book will be available in both eBook and…
June 1st weekend & beyond – lemonade stands, bake and garage sales, a walk-a-thon – events and more
Cardel Lemonade Standemonium — a local fundraiser taking place June 1 with children from all over Stittville. Hosted by the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs. A fun-filled fundraiser for local…
West Carleton needs your help for sandbag and debris removal this weekend
Beginning Saturday, volunteers of all abilities, age 12 and over, are urgently needed over the next two weeks for sandbag and debris removal at flood-affected properties in West Carleton, Bay…
Open data part of Ottawa’s smart city 2.0 strategy – be a Beta tester
As part of the City of Ottawa’s Smart City 2.0 Strategy, Open Ottawa, you now have the opportunity to be their Beta testers. The City wants to engage the public to…