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18 authors, one goal: The ultimate ‘Romance’ takeover
The 18 authors who participated were kept busy speaking with visitors and, of course, selling their books at the event. Re-Read plans to organize more interesting afternoons…
Stay safe this 2025 holiday season following the Ottawa Police Service crime prevention and safety tips
The Ottawa Police Service is encouraging residents to stay vigilant, exercise caution, and take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones during this holiday season.
Family owned Great Canadian Dollar Store opens their doors in Stittsville
The Dennison’s shared with Stittsville Central, “Our connection to Stittsville runs deep. Both of our boys played hockey for the Ottawa Valley Silver Seven and we spent countless hours…
Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library celebrates 5 years with fall event series and new online catalogue
As part of its work to promote gardening with native plants across the city, the OWSL also launched this fall an online catalogue that features 50 data points on over 300 native species.
Christmas is in the air – find that special gift at these Stittsville holiday markets
So many Christmas markets are happening all over Stittsville, it can be hard to keep up. Read on to figure out where most of them are taking place in the coming weeks.
Urban Barn Launches 2025 “Blanket the Country” Campaign
In Ottawa, Urban Barn is proud to support Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa and is matching donations made through October 31, doubling the impact and ensuring support stays close to home.
With every book sold The ReStore Reads Book Fair was building homes brick by brick
(The volunteers at the ReStore Reads Book Fair in Stittsville, were kept busy from August 8th to 10th answering questions and ringing up the book sales. Volunteers Robin and Shelley…
10,000 new and used books for sale at the ReStore Reads Book Fair taking place this weekend
Looking for some must-reads? For book lovers, the ReStore Reads Book Fair has become the must-attend event of the summer. Taking place August 8 to 10 at Habitat for Humanity…
It was all happening at weekend events in Stittsville – photos
Saturday was perfect for all of the community BBQs, the outdoor craft fair, picking up yard sale treasures, a vintage car show, a fundraiser for the Stittsville Food Bank to name just a few of the…
Variety is the ‘spice of life’ – Stittsville Legion hosts Spice of Life Experience
(Jimmy Lafreniere, owner of Jimmy’s Waffle World, was one of the fourteen businesses on hand to answer your questions and provide everyone with samples. Photos: Stittsville Central.) It is said…
Flock to MMLT’s returning birdhouse fundraiser auction
(Bill Rawson created this birdhouse for the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust ‘Birds of a Feather Auction Together’. It is the fourth auction raising funds to protect nature reserves and foster…
All things Irish were on display at the Stittsville St. Patrick’s Day FUNdraiser Market
Vendors that we spoke to are committed to attending the markets and all shared the same message – we are excited to be at the markets to be able to share with the community…
Winter warriors: How pharmacists help you combat cold weather illnesses
(Stan Tsykov is a Pharmacist and the owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart at 1300 Stittsville Main Street. Stittsville Central is pleased to share his expertise in health matters.)…
Looking for something unique? Visit Eye Catching Art boutique
(A unique Stittsville boutique is located at 2477 Huntley Road. Stittsville Central made a visit to meet with l-r: Karen McRae, Chris Colon and owner, Cindy MacCullough, to discover what…
An old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere took us back in time at the Goulbourn Museum
Something for everyone could be found at the Goulbourn Museum on Sunday, November 24th for their Old Fashioned Christmas day. There were crafts for the children, a chance to see how…