Category: News
JacintaPICS gives back to Stittsville Food Bank for second year with wildlife calendars
Local photographer Jacinta Cillis-Asquith is selling her photo calendars featuring local wildlife for the second year in a row. Half of the sales profits will go to the Stittsville Food Bank to support families in need this holiday season.
Suspect male and female to identify in Stittsville assault
The Ottawa Police Service Hate & Bias Crime Unit is looking for the public’s assistance to identify a man and a woman involved in an assault in the old Stittsville area on October 11, 2022.
The Stittsville Village Association’s ‘Parade of Lights’ returns in all its glitter: Photos & Video
It takes a village to organize a parade. The Stittsville Village Association’s ‘Parade of Lights’ returns for 2022…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing his team’s work in response to the Derecho that struck Stittsville back in May. He is also encouraging residents to read Honourable Justice William Hourigan’s final report on the Ottawa-LRT Public Inquiry…
Add a nutritious twist to your holiday favourites this season
While you may be tempted to try and cut back on your favourite holiday treats, I am here to remind you that all foods are welcome in a well-balanced diet – so no need to fret about those gingerbread cookies!
Turcotte family brings North Pole favourite – ‘Elf’ – to Stittsville
(This is the third year that Chantelle and Shawn Turcotte and their kids (Hudson and Kennedy) have been bringing their larger-than-life Christmas spirited displays and fundraising support for charities to…
Ottawa Police accepting donations for women’s and men’s hygiene products – Re-fill Project
The collection of personal hygiene products was introduced in 2016 as the ‘Purse Project’ and resulted in over 8000 purses filled with necessities that were donated to women living at local area shelters.
Ottawa Police Services receive funding to thwart auto theft
Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, MPP for Kanata-Carleton and MPP Goldie Ghamari, Carleton, announced that $669,447 will be provided to the Ottawa Police Services to fight crime, including auto theft through ALPR.
Fill the shelves at Stittsville Food Bank December 3rd – OC Transpo/Loblaw food drive
Theresa Qadri, chair of the Stittsville Food Bank, tells Stittsville Central, “this year, we have served almost 15,000 residents and usage is rising…
Stittsville Village Association’s Parade of Lights returns to brighten the festive season
Floats, music and the star of the Parade of Lights, Santa, will be celebrated by throngs of Stittsville residents as it marches along Stittsville Main Street on December 3rd.
A den of activity at Stittsville District Lions Club
For 2022, the Lions’ annual fundraising drive will be in support of the Stittsville Food Bank to help fill the hampers during the Christmas season.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This coming week will be a busy one for Councillor Gower with events taking place and the first ‘after-election’ meeting of full City of Ottawa Council this Wednesday and a special Monday meeting on Stage 1 of the LRT…
ToastyToes Ottawa 2022 campaign – warming hearts and toes!
In 2020, Stittsville resident Rebecca Fitzgerald launched ToastyToes in Ottawa. She realized the need of socks for people experiencing or were at risk of facing homelessness was a necessity.
John Edkins’ – Iconic Ottawa – coming to two Stittsville locations
The new photography exhibition coming to Stittsville in December will be a double feature. The Iconic Ottawa exhibition is a collection of images by Stittsville photographer John Edkins that represent the best known Ottawa landmarks.
Stittsville Rotary International Fall Film Series Last Two Films
For their final two films of the Fall Series, the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville will be showing Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On (on November 28th) and Hit the Road (on December 12th). The Club thanks the community for their ongoing support and patronage.