Category: News
Official groundbreaking brings first public high school a step closer to opening in Stittsville
An exciting day for Stittsville residents when the official shovels in the ground took place at the new Stittsville High School in the Fernbank community.
Launch of “Plague Take It” almanac leads to additional project
Plague Take It had its book launch and signing on November 9th. Over half of the book’s contributing writers attended the event, which included readings of short pieces.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board requests feedback from residents on boundaries for new Fernbank elementary school
The OCSB Board approved the consultation process for the setting of an attendance boundary for the New Fernbank Catholic Elementary School.
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus prepare for their Christmas concert – A Gift of Music
The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus (WOLC) has orchestrated a virtual 2021 Christmas concert ‘A Gift of Music’ on Friday, December 3, 2021.
Stittsville author wins a Silver Royal Palm Literary Award
Barbara Bond (aka Barbara Robson) is a Stittsville resident, living in Amberwood. She is an award winning journalist and was a snowbird…
Indoor Christmas Market ‘FUNdraiser in the Hall’ November 20
The Knights of Columbus raised over $3,000.00 for community charities in Stittsville with their summer and fall FUNdraisers.
Councillor Gower pushing to get shovels in the ground by fall 2022 for Robert Grant extension
One project that was not mentioned in the 2022 draft budget is “the next phase of Robert Grant Avenue…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is pleased to share that Ritual on Main opens Wednesday and the new and larger Farmboy opens on Thursday.
A look inside trendy Ritual on Main – opening November 17
hiChi Houron (Chi as she is known) is the heart behind the unique coffee house – Ritual on Main – opening its doors on November 17th on Stittsville Main.
Stittsville’s Remembrance Day in photos
The Remembrance Day service hosted by the Stittsville Legion, Branch 618, was a scaled down ceremony again this year due to the health guidelines in place, but many came to honour our veterans and military.
Expect action to be taken by Ford government on Ottawa LRT project states MPP Goldie Ghamari
Goldie Ghamari, Carleton MPP, told Stittsville Central that Premier Ford and Transportation Minister, Caroline Mulroney, are currently looking at options to deal with the situation.
OC Transpo offer free unlimited rides in December
OC Transpo will be offering unlimited no-charge service on all forms of transit (buses, O-Train and Para Transpo) to customers in December.
Remembering Stittsville’s nurse veteran: Lieutenant-Colonel Harriet (Hallie) Sloan
The very first recipient of the ‘Thank You Canada and Allied Forces 1945-2005 Medal’ was Hallie Sloan, 88, of Stittsville who served with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps during World War II.
Stittsville’s Collinda Joseph returns from the Wheelchair Curling World Championships
Stittsville resident Collinda Joseph recently brought her skills as a curler to the Wheelchair Curling World Championships in Beijing!
Stittsville Farm Boy opening new location November 18th
Farm Boy is bringing a bigger and better fresh market experience to Stittsville.