Category: News
Canadian observers can experience a total solar eclipse for the first time in over forty years
The Great North American Eclipse or simply the Great American Eclipse, will be the first total solar eclipse visible in Canada since February 26, 1979. Though total solar eclipses are not incredibly rare…
Kanata Theatre staging comedic coming-of-age story Brighton Beach Memoirs
Set in the Brighton Beach section of Brooklyn, New York in September 1937 during The Great Depression, this coming-of-age comedy focuses on Eugene Morris Jerome, a Polish-Jewish American teenager who experiences puberty, sexual awakening, and a search for identity as he tries to deal with his family.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor explains the meaning of ‘affordable housing’ with a link to his website to read the full article. 1174 Carp Road is another proposed development coming to our community and there will be a public meeting…
Springtime Cleaning the Capital campaign opens for registration
For 31 years, twice a year, thousands of residents come together to help keep our community spaces clean and green through Cleaning the Capital …
What’s going on at the Stittsville library? Additional programs offered
The Art Mad Artists have a display for the month on the Art Space Wall, there are crafts, chats about cooking, games and so much more. Or, you can just come by, pick a book, have a seat and hang out.
Stittsville’s Ottawa Short Mat Bowls Club receives appreciable funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
Since 2018, interest has increasingly grown for the sport and the Stittsville club has expanded from a mere 12 players to a current membership of about 40…
Wounded Warriors partner with Ottawa Fire Services providing mental health supports
Through this partnership, Ottawa firefighters, front line members, and their families will gain access to Wounded Warriors Canada’s wide range of culturally specific mental health counselling programs…
Algonquin co-op student Eirini Katsika is welcomed to Stittsville Central
For five years, Stittsville Central has been proud to support the many young writers in the Algonquin College Media and Communications program. Through our collaboration with Algonquin College…
2024 tax facts: What you need to know
Be sure to stay informed about any changes to tax rules and consult with your Edward Jones advisor or tax professional to ensure you’re receiving accurate and up-to-date information…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower has collaborated with the Ontario Provincial Police to host a community-wide information evening on anti-fraud and scam prevention. The event is free and takes place on March 26…
Stittsville’s U-Rock Music School hosts their annual winter concert at the Brass Monkey
On Sunday, February 25th U-Rock held its annual winter concert called Spring Blast to showcase their students at the Brass Monkey in Bells Corners.
Stittsville’s Special Olympians skate to winning 7 medals at National Winter Games
(On March 3rd, Stittsville’s Special Olympians arrived home from the 2024 Special Olympics National Winter Games held in Calgary, Alberta. We were pleased to meet with the group at their…
A Kiwanis long-time vision fulfilled with the opening of the Stittsville Youth Centre
(On February 29, 2024, the Stittsville Youth Centre officially opened its doors. Proud to bring this youth centre to Stittsville were Kiwanis members Ron Barr, past-president Glynn Kneebone, and President…
Stittsville Village Association – welcome new faces to the board and the directors slate
(The Stittsville Village Association held their Annual General Meeting at Hazeldean Gardens in February 2024 at which a new Board and Directors were elected. Photos: Phil Sweetnam) The Stittsville Village…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower shares comments on the recent hydro outage; he provides information and links to events being celebrated in March…