Category: Volunteer
Stittsville Parade of Lights – an exciting time for all including the Tunis Shriners (view slideshow)
The weather was truly frightful, but the scene to come would be delightful. With wintry snow falling and a chilly wind and the Parade of Lights taking place – the festive season has officially begun.
Stittsville Library celebrates 50 years with the Stittsville community
What a celebration at the Stittsville Library on November 23rd as the staff and volunteers celebrated 50 years. With hundreds of residents attending this milestone…
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…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The 50th celebration at the Stittsville Library branch of the Ottawa Public Library saw hundreds of residents and guests flow through the library on November 23rd. There were activities for…
2024 wraps up for the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society
With all of the activities that the Society does for the community, the Society has been kept extremely busy throughout the year. Awards were presented to members for their dedicated work…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has quickly passed and with that, Councillor Gower is bringing you updates on the 2025 City of Ottawa draft budget and a public information session being held…
The idea sparked in the 1960’s – The Stittsville Library opened its doors on October 3, 1973
The October 3, 1973 opening was a day full of excitement for the community and school children with many attending to see the official ribbon cutting by Reeve Ab Black…
Trips for Kids celebrates $104,400 in Ontario Trillium Foundation grants
Trips for Kids Ottawa is a charity dedicated to providing outdoor recreation opportunities for Ottawa’s disadvantaged youth through mountain biking and skating.
Residents invited to bless children in need with Operation Christmas Child Shoebox gifts
Operation Christmas Child is an annual initiative of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief organization that works in more than 100 countries.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares information on the proposed ‘Newcomer Welcoming Centres’ planned for two areas in Ottawa and wants to curb misinformation…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The fall weather has finally arrived and with it comes another week of community information shared by Councillor Gower. On November 11th, residents are invited to the Remembrance Day ceremony held by the Stittsville Legion…
Stittsville District Lions Club celebrates 60 years of community service
(The Stittsville District Lions Club celebrated 60 years on October 26, 2024. The members of the head table were: special guest Kevin Frost, his wife Loretta and guide dog Woody;…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is sharing the opportunity to participate in a survey on the proposed new boundaries for Stittsville in the next municipal election…
Stittsville District Lions Club news and upcoming events – volunteers needed for Village Square lights installation
The Lions will also be installing the holiday lights at the Village Square Park on November 2nd and November 9th. It is a community project since 1996 bringing the holiday spirit to the Park…
Poole Creek keeps flowing thanks to Your Forest Canada, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority and Unsmoke Canada
The latest clean-up on October 7th yielded approximately 500 pounds due to the presence of larger items and construction waste along Sweetnam Drive and close to Hazeldean Road…