Category: News
Ottawa Humane Society facing mounting costs as power outage drags on
The Ottawa Humane Society has been without power since Saturday’s storm. In addition to repairing damages to the building and property, the OHS is taking on substantial costs in fuel.
The year of the garden – Stittsville’s Brian Carson receives highest award for horticulture in Ontario
Brian Carson of Stittsville has been on a mission to discover rare plants for over twenty-five years. His first rare find was a mysterious trillium…
Three tips to avoid blowing your travel budget
According to Statistics Canada, international travel by Canadians was down nearly 37% in the first three quarters of 2021 compared to the same period before the COVID-19 pandemic. But with…
Stittsville residents receive the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers at Rideau Hall
On May 26, 2022, Governor General Mary Simon recognized the exceptional volunteer achievements of Primrose Paruboczy and Colonel Gregory Hug, C.D. (Retired) both of Stittsville, Ontario.
May 27 evening update from Councillor Gower on power situation, storm clean-up and need for volunteers
Ten. We’re down to ten streets that we know do not have power yet in Stittsville. So we’re in much better shape than we were a couple days ago. But city-wide,…
An evening update for May 26 from Councillor Gower on storm clean-up situation
I checked in on Johnny Leroux, who is doing just fine. He’s 90 years old and still going strong.
Evening update for May 25 on current power and storm clean-up from Councillor Gower
Seems like every time I think I’ve seen the worst of the damage, I find another street with something more serious.
Tuesday, May 24 evening update from Councillor Gower – new information
(City of Ottawa and Red Cross staff are ready to help you at the CardelRec Complex-Goulbourn at 1500 Shea Road. Photo: Councillor Gower) Many more homes have power tonight than…
Important Sunday evening update from Councillor Gower on current power/storm information
Thank you to everyone who is helping out by checking in on neighbours, and assisting with the clean-up in any way that you can.
Scapillati Flooring takes Stittsville Town League hockey championship for 2021-22
(Scapillati Flooring winners of the 2021-22 Stittsville Town League season pose with the legendary Johnny Leroux. Back row – left to right: Troy Hass, Charlie Armstrong, Linden Bahm, Shayne Thompson…
Goulbourn Museum celebrates spring with inaugural speaker series presentation
Goulbourn Museum is kicking off its 2022 Speaker Series on Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 pm with “The Kitchen Garden: How and What to Grow” with Dr. Russ Thomas…
Ottawa Police Service share tips for protecting belongings in your home and bicycles
The Ottawa Police Service would like to remind you of some safety practices to reduce the risk of a break-in and bicycle theft.
As temperatures continue to rise – serious danger to pets left in cars
High temperatures pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society.
Have what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter? Ottawa Fire Services are recruiting
Firefighting requires courage, caring for the community, teamwork and trust.
Carleton provincial candidates set to take the debate stage on May 18
Stittsville residents will have an opportunity to pose questions to five of the seven Carleton provincial candidates on issues important to you, the riding and the province.