Category: News
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is celebrating the nominees and award recipients for the annual Stittsville Volunteer Awards. He also shares additional details on…
Share the joy of outer space in June with Lucy Hambly
Whether you choose to attempt the challenge of viewing the Arietids meteor shower or celebrate the beginning of summer with the June Solstice, this month will be sure to provide…
Over $50,000 raised at the Sacred Heart High School 2024 Relay for Life
The day kicked off with the opening ceremonies. This saw the two MCs of the event, Rosa Luliano and Avery Laprade come out and introduce the day. This was then followed by a land acknowledgement…
Knock! Knock! Ottawa Fire Services visiting homes to check your alarms
Firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city next week to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working.
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…