Category: News
Klondike Derby: A day of outdoor challenges an invigorating event for Carleton Area Scouting
In Carleton Scouting, the Klondike Derby is a day long event held every February. The first Derby was held in 2005. The event is named after the Klondike Goldrush.
Air Canada Fan Flight sends local youth to Nashville for Senators game
This year’s Air Canada Fan Flight program sent 13 year old Clark to Nashville to cheer on the Ottawa Senators as they took on the Predators.
Are you a post-secondary student with a love for history? Goulbourn Museum is hiring!
Are you a post-secondary student looking for a one-of-a-kind work experience this summer? Goulbourn Museum is hiring…
Share the joy of outer space in March with Lucy Hambly
From the March equinox to the implication of a Paschal Full Moon, here are some of March’s most anticipated astronomical phenomena and rocket launches…
Local author Peggy Blair is guest speaker at the March Probus Club of Western Ottawa meeting
The March 12th Probus Club of Western Ottawa gathering promises attendees will be drawn to the process of mystery writing and getting a novel published. Peggy Blair, a local author who has penned five suspense novels…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is sharing news and updates on…And, if you need assistance in any way, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Councillor by email at glen.gower@ottawa.ca or leave a voicemail at 613-580-2476.
Stittsville Library highlights two new services being offered for a limited time
The Stittsville Branch would like to highlight the following library services that will be taking place at the branch for a limited time – employment assistance and income tax return preparation.
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society unveils 2024 photography competition winners
The high point at this time of year for SGHS is the judging of the stunning floral photographs submitted to their annual photography contest and this year was no different…
Professional lacrosse team coming to Stittsville’s Canadian Tire Centre
The Stittsville-Kanata area will be getting a new sports team. New York Riptide of the NLL (National Lacrosse League) will be relocating to the nation’s capital for the 2024-25 season and renamed the Ottawa Black Bears.
Fraud Alert: Can your HVAC save you money?
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Fraud Unit, and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are warning residents of the greater Ottawa area about fraudulent calls where someone posing as an investigator offers to inspect your Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning equipment…
Stittsville Business Association looking to fill their slate at March AGM – sneak peak at what’s to come on Stittsville Main
SBA President, Andrea Greenhous – “We are looking for new members overall, with the hope that existing members will be stepping up to fill the positions coming up for election.”
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
We’re well into February and it seems that winter’s cold temperatures and snow have finally arrived and to keep you busy Councillor Gower has some activities to keep you busy, along with some pertinent updates for the community. This coming Friday, he is hosting a Councillor’s Chat…
John W. Egan’s “Roman Sky” series continues with fourth book
Justinian’s Wall, Stittsville author John W. Egan’s recently published novel, continues the Roman Sky series. The alternative history series is set in a 6th century Roman Empire that has had airships for two centuries.
Stittsville Central welcomes Sacred Heart High School co-op student
We are pleased to welcome to our team, Jack Bayley. Jack is in Grade 11 and enrolled in the French Immersion Program and the Co-Op Program at Sacred Heart High School (SHHS).
Businesses and residents donate generously to Stittsville Lions Club fundraising activities
Each year the Stittsville Lions Club members hold an annual fundraiser with donations going to the Stittsville Food Bank. It was thanks to Stittsville businesses and residents during the 2023…