Category: Volunteer
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Happy Family Day! This week Councillor Gower is sharing information with respect to his dislike for the newly proposed Urban Expansion proposal and will not be supporting it at City…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower congratulates the Stittsville athletes and volunteers who received an Ottawa Sports Award on February 4, 2026.
Call for nominations for the 2026 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
Now is your opportunity to show your appreciation for the people who are working hard to make Stittsville a better place to live. The Stittsville Volunteer Awards…
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.
Updated location: Be a part of something meaningful – Coldest Night of the Year walk
Travis Blackmore, CEO and Founder of Lionhearts, shares, “For people facing hurt, hunger, and homelessness, it can be a lot more than tough…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Were you caught off-guard when you received a letter from the City regarding the new Urban Fire Boundary and the tax increase affiliated with it – so was the Councillor….
A day in the life of a Stittsville firefighter
Firefighters can always be seen working all over Ottawa and Stittsville, but what exactly does their day look like? I look into a day in the life of a Stittsville firefighter…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update, Councillor Gower is sharing some of the Ward 6 priorities with three at the top of his list.
Stittsville’s generosity shines for OC Transpo’s ‘Fill the Bus’ food drive supporting the Stittsville Food Bank
It was windy, cold and snow was falling on December 13th, but that didn’t deter Stittsville residents from coming out to support the OC Transpo ‘Fill the Bus’ food drive.
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…
100th Regiment Historical Society is recruiting and YOU could be a part of our local history
The 100th Regiment of Foot is recruiting — and YOU could be part of history. They are seeking members to fill their ranks as private soldiers and field musicians…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, the Councillor is sharing details from the 2026 Ottawa Budget and a variety of investments coming to Stittsville. Recycling is being expanded for the city…
Give of your time for this giving season in Stittsville
This time of year can be hard on everyone, especially for those less fortunate. Donating to or volunteering for organizations can help make…
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.
The small engine whisperer – Wyatt Belanger owner of Legacy Small Engines
Wyatt Belanger has been a tinkerer of small engines since the age of 10 when his Dad, Al, would bring home discarded snow blowers and challenge him by saying…