Category: Volunteer
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…
The Stittsville Friendship Club has offered new friendships and guaranteed fun for 42 years
The Friendship Club performs some super work here in our community by supporting local organizations such as the Stittsville Food Bank, Stittsville Legion and the Ottawa Hospice…
Nancy Therrien – a prominent member of the Stittsville community has passed away
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Stittsville Legion from 1:00 – 4:00pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
ACCESO International – a Stittsville-based charity promotes access to education in Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean
ACCESO International was founded by Christine Gervais in 1996. Inspired by her travels as a high school student, Christine founded ACCESO to address the disparity between her educational opportunities…