Category: Veterans
What’s up at the Goulbourn Museum – news and events
We are proud to share that Goulbourn Museum will host Spirit Bear and Children Make History, a travelling exhibition in partnership with the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada.
Seniors Community Grant Program applications now open
SCG recipients can receive up to $25,000 to support local programs, services and events to provide seniors with opportunities for greater social inclusion, volunteerism and community engagement.
Honoured with a poppy: Roger Griffiths Avenue officially unveiled
Roger Griffiths unarguably exemplified volunteerism and community commitment – his legacy lives on with the naming of Roger Griffiths Avenue in his honour.
Papal medal presented to Stittsville resident Bruce Poulin for his years of service to those most in need
Established in 1832, the Benemerenti Medal is bestowed by the Pope upon clergy and laity in recognition of their service to the work of the Church – service to those in need.
Remembrance Day 2025 marks the 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War
When you pause on the 11th month, the 11th day at the 11th hour, appreciate that Canadians are so fortunate for our place in life – only because of the strength of so many who fought in battle…
Honouring our Veterans – Station 81 firefighters install the Poppies of Goulbourn display at the Goulbourn Museum
A vibrant collage of crocheted poppies, the Poppies of Goulbourn art display, was installed on the wall of the Goulbourn Museum on October 29th thanks to the firefighters of Station 81.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Let us remember our Veterans. Stittsville Legion veterans, members and volunteers will be in the community selling poppies to support our Veterans and their family members.
Co-founder of 100th Regiment Historical Society and former chair of Goulbourn Museum, Ken Cownley, receives prestigious award
Ken and his group quickly became affiliated with the Goulbourn Museum, with Ken eventually serving as chair. The former Goulbourn Township has strong historical ties to the regiment…
Stittsville author John Egan releasing sixth novel in the ‘Roman Sky’ series
The Roman Sky series is speculative fiction rather than a fantasy as I “built” the airships using only historical 6th century technology. I did allow for a number of discoveries and inventions to happen…
Bruce Poulin of Stittsville is honoured to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship
Bruce has proven time and again that volunteering in the community significantly contributes to the lives of ordinary Canadians living in Ontario and across the world.
The battle of PTSD in Veterans – often overlooked
For many veterans, the transition to civilian life presents a variety of struggles, one of the most common and significant challenges being coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Photos: Stittsville Remembrance Day 2024
Thoughts of our military and their families were ever-present during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Stittsville in 2024.
First World War Veteran Ralph Hodgson inspired a generation of war amputees
Ralph Hodgson (1895-1948) lived by the motto inscribed on his tombstone: “It’s not what you have lost that counts but what you have.”
Hero’s Ridge honours Veterans at Senator’s home hockey games
At each home game, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran and their family enjoy time together in Hero’s Ridge – a 200-level box suite at Canadian Tire Centre.
Remembrance Day – how Parliament altered the date to November 11 to honour Canada’s soldiers
Many of those who lost their lives were dual citizens, but nevertheless served in the Canadian Armed Forces. More than 2.3 million have served our country in many conflicts…