Category: Shopping
Easy lifting at ReStores now possible with Ontario Trillium Foundation funding
(At the Iber Road ReStore, staff and volunteers, Habitat Greater Ottawa office staff and Habitat partner families, gather around one of the Work Assisted Vehicle Lifts purchased with the Ontario…
Stittsville Lions holding their annual rain barrel sale to support Carleton Place Hospital
The fundraiser is in support of the Carleton Place Hospital’s new Emergency Unit. Many residents of Stittsville use the services at the hospital. The Lions wanted to show the support…
Giant Tiger warns customers of data breach linked to third-party vendor
“We acted quickly to ensure our own systems remained secure and hired cybersecurity experts to assist with an independent investigation.”
John W. Egan’s “Roman Sky” series continues with fourth book
Justinian’s Wall, Stittsville author John W. Egan’s recently published novel, continues the Roman Sky series. The alternative history series is set in a 6th century Roman Empire that has had airships for two centuries.
What’s happening at the Goulbourn Museum in February
January was a busy month at the Museum with time spent planning new exhibits, doing collections work and running programs. We’ve got lots on the go in February, too. The Museum is open Fridays and Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Hope to see soon!
Re-Read Used Books opens another chapter with a new location
The shop had been located just a short distance away since September 2015, but a new space for the over 20,000 books, DVDs and more needed a new home…
Stay safe this holiday season with crime prevention and safety tips from Ottawa Police
With the holidays coming up, the Ottawa Police Service is advising residents to be vigilant, safe and most importantly, exercise caution during this festive time of the year…
Handfashioned Fine Craft – Stittsville’s new fine craft hotspot
Shop local this holiday – whether you’re looking for something special for a loved one, a treat for yourself, or a solution for that hard-to-shop-for person, Handfashioned Fine Craft has it all!
Busy weekend ahead for events in Stittsville and area – next week too
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with that there are a number of arts and craft shows taking place in Stittsville and area. There are dinners, theatre, fundraisers, trivia and karaoke nights to fill your weekend and the upcoming week. Don’t miss out on these fun times.
Specialty bakery a welcome addition to Stittsville – British Pride Bakery has arrived
“When you walk into a British Pride, we have fresh products made every single day, seven days a week, so people are always picking up product that is just like their granny would make,”…
Purchase a stunning photo calendar to support Stittsville Food Bank
Local photographer Jacinta Cillis-Asquith is donating the proceeds from her photo calendars to the Stittsville Food Bank for the third year in a row.
Re-Read Used Books starts new chapter as Garfield retires
The book store was a retirement project for Dean McIntosh who opened the store to ease into his retirement years. On October 1, 2023, Dean retired from the ownership of Re-Read and Garfield as the store’s mascot.
Photos: captured moments from weekend events
The first weekend of fall was filled with sunny days and autumnal evenings, but it was perfect to get out with family and friends to take in the events held…
2nd Annual Stittsville Butter Tart Festival sells out fast
Another successful year of the Stittsville Butter Tart Festival saw 13 vendors sell approximately 7,000 butter tarts. The community and judges voted on the best Butter Tarts.
Stittsville Butter Tart Festival returns for second year
If you like them with or without raisins or with a firm or runny filling (elbow lickers), you’ll find your perfect butter tart at this Stittsville Butter Tart Festival on September 9th.