Category: News
Clear skin ahead this spring: Stittsville pharmacist can help
Stittsville residents can conveniently visit their local pharmacy to address minor skin concerns without the hassle of waiting in line at a walk-in clinic…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has quickly passed – where does the time go. This week Councillor Gower is encouraging everyone to pump up those tires and get on your bike to join Let’s Bike Month…
Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre officially opens its doors in Carp
(The long-awaited Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre officially opened its doors on May 23, 2024. The centre will provide live-in treatment for youth struggling with mental health and addiction struggles.…
Digitization station to launch at Goulbourn Museum during ‘doors open Ottawa’
Learn how to preserve your family history during the Doors Open weekend on June 1st and 2nd at the Goulbourn Museum. The Museum will be launching a new digitization station…
What’s up at the Stittsville Library?
For the second year, the Stittsville library branch has become a caterpillar home. Drop by to visit their caterpillar cabinet. It will soon metamorphose into a butterfly cabinet!
An evening of appreciation at Stittsville Food Bank for volunteers and donors
Theresa stated, “Over $400,000K this year and more than 700 people using the food bank in April than the same month in 2023! So, Thank You, nothing can be done without you.”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor shares the 12 projects that will receive funding through the Stittsville Community Micro-Grant Program. Mark your calendar for these events:
Take a walking tour of the timeless village of Ashton with the Goulbourn Township Historical Society
On May 25th, the Goulbourn Township Historical Society (GTHS) are inviting residents to take a historical stroll through the delightful village of Ashton…
Expect exciting competition as WORA hosts the 2025 AA Provincial Ringette Championships
On May 15th, Ringette Ontario along with the West Ottawa Ringette Association (WORA) announced that the 2025 AA Provincial Championships will be taking place in West Ottawa. The Championships will…
Innovative Adaptive Living Expo debuts in Ottawa this June
This Expo promises a day of enlightenment, empowerment, and engagement for individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses, older adults and seniors, as well as their families, caregivers, and allies.
5 smart strategies for your tax refund
While getting a refund often feels good, it means you’ve overpaid and essentially given the government an interest-free loan all year. This typically isn’t an optimal strategy…
40th annual Dollars for Dogs walk raises funds for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984 to provide professionally trained guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares the sad news that Mr. Gordon Walt passed away on May 6th. Those who have lived here for years, know the history of their residence that he designed and the former families who farmed the land on Huntmar Drive.
Cats allowed to roam – the harsh reality in words from a local rescuer
Janice Richard grew up in Stittsville, now living nearby, and is an independent trapper and rescuer of cats. Janice was the lead rescuer for Furry Tales in finding Athena – the cat that escaped at the Ottawa airport. She has a strong message to share…
PWHL Ottawa wraps up its inaugural season
Even though the team could not pull it off in the end, writing this season off as a failure would be the furthest thing from the truth. Ottawa played great all year…