Category: Pets & Animals
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
July is the seventh month of the year and as we near the end of this month, Councillor Gower is sharing news, events and more to keep residents up-to-date.
‘Out in the Park’ – West Side Pride filled the park at their July 25th sunny afternoon of celebration
Marion Steele, who brought the first Festival to Stittsville and continues to do so said, “I wanted to see a celebration of Pride in the suburbs and bring home the event for…
Ottawa Humane Society seeking help to refill their shelves and are holding a Pet Food Drive
The OHS said the greatest need is unopened bags dog food. Unopened pet food of all kinds, gently used leashes and collars, and other pet supplies in good condition…
Ottawa’s first dog-friendly bingo – Ottawa Humane Society
Participants can visit OHS Dog-Friendly Businesses throughout the city to fill out their bingo cards and submit their completed cards to enter a raffle for prizes…
Protect Yourself from Tick Bites this Summer: DEET-free tick repellent protection against Lyme disease approved by Health Canada
Just in time for summer hikes, field picnics and walks through dense woods, Health Canada has approved a new, non-toxic tick repellent…
Kanata and Stittsville Lions Clubs are holding their annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides
The walk supports the Lions Foundation of Canada dog guide school – the only school in the world that offers seven distinct dog guide programs.
Tis the season of the deer tick – but don’t let this keep you housebound
According to Ottawa Public Health, to date in 2026, there have been 29 confirmed or probable cases in Ottawa. With the increase in the number of cases reported in the Ottawa area…
Spring Tulipfest blooms at Saunders Farm to celebrate their 50th Anniversary
To mark its 50th anniversary, Saunders Farm is launching a brand-new vibrant spring festival, Tulipfest, from May 9-24, 2026 and presented by Saunders Cider.
Ottawa Humane Society launches pet food drive to keep pets with their families
Pet affordability is a growing concern in our community. This pet food drive will help more pets stay with the families who love them. Making sure people can care for their pets…
The plight of critical insects – Pollinators the absolute MVP’s of life on Earth
Spraying to kill mosquitos creates long-term ecological and health damage. The healthiest, most mosquito-resistant yard is one that supports pollinators…
Adaptable neighbour – the rise of the urban coyote
With the increase of Coyote sightings in Stittsville, along with hearing their frightening howls, we thought it important to remind residents that while they are a “man-made problem”…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is pleased to share that the nomination period is open for the 2026 Stittsville Volunteer Awards.
Old-Fashioned Christmas brings out the holiday spirit at the Goulbourn Museum
Everything Christmas – that is what Goulbourn Museum shared with the community at their Old-Fashioned Christmas afternoon on November 23rd. The snow falling gently…
Two local children benefit from the first CGDB Autism Service Dog graduates
For the first time in its 41-year history, CGDB has successfully trained and graduated Autism Service Dogs participating in the CGDB pilot program…
Pumpkin Parade annual tradition returns for its 12th year at Stittsville’s Village Square Park
This community show of Stittsville’s talent and spirit has been happening since Trevor Eggleton moved from British Columbia and introduced this evening of eerie to Stittsville…