Category: Volunteer
Ottawa Valley Silver Seven hockey volunteer and Stittsville resident recognized as a Hero by RBC Race for the Kids
“It was such a great bonding experience for the kids to get out there, get some exercise, and learn about what CHEO does in the community,” Staniforth shared…
October news and events from Goulbourn Museum
(Jessica Parsons, Programming Manager, was responsible for the Goulbourn Museum’s display at the 2024 Richmond Fair. The Board members volunteered their time to help out at the display as well…
RBC 21 Under 21 Youth Awards Gala Brought to You by Youth Ottawa
Jennifer Liu is a dedicated student at Earl of March Secondary School, with a strong passion for business, economics, and finance. She is fascinated by entrepreneurship…
Ottawa Wiggled for Homeless Animals — Humane Society Says Thank You
More than 1,400 people registered for the Ottawa Humane Society’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run held on Sunday, September 29th…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower invites residents to the commemorative naming ceremony for the Alfred H. McCoy Park on October 5th at 11:00am at 73 West Ridge Drive…
After 50 years of community giving the Stittsville Lionettes are retiring
This Stittsville group of women was known for working diligently behind the scenes with fundraising or at the events held by the Stittsville Lions Club, such as our June Jamborees, parades and other events. Four of the original Charter Members have been participating in all of the activities since 1974…
Kanata Theatre opens 56th season with satire and technology in Lettice & Lovage
From September 11th to 21st, join the Kanata Theatre cast as they perform the first play of the Kanata Theatre 2024-2025 season – Lettice & Lovage, directed by Barbara Kobolak.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
CARDELREC is temporarily closed until October 14 – the Stittsville ward office will also be closed during this time, so we’ve temporarily set up shop at the Stittsville library.
Looking back to how Stittsville Central got started on September 1, 2014
Wow! How has it already been a decade? I launched Stittsville Central in 2014 and managed it for the first four years, and recently current editor Lesley McKay asked me to share some of my memories…
Wildpine residents celebrate the thrill of the Carnival
Throughout the afternoon there was a sense of merriment and cheerfulness, with residents and family members enthusiastically taking part in the energetic atmosphere.
It was used book bliss at the successful ReStore Reads Book Fair
(Volunteers Don Kam and Joanna Bradley were kept busy at the ReStore Reads Book Fair held on August 10 and 11. Customers kept Don’s cash machine ringing and Joanna put…
The fall Cleaning the Capital registration is open
Show your civic pride and join the thousands of community volunteers that help keep Ottawa clean and green as part of the Cleaning the Capital Fall campaign! Register your cleanup project first…
When 29,000 pounds of potatoes tumble into Stittsville – Lionhearts take charge
Kiara told us, “the over 24,000 pounds of potatoes will be used to make good nutritious meals, as well as Lionhearts’ agency partners – food banks, community homes, and shelters – receiving delivery of the potatoes.”
Community celebrates successful 2nd annual West Side Pride festival
The organizers and volunteers of the 2024 West Side Pride Festival should be pleased with the day’s success. With Marion’s passion and vision…
West Side Pride returns to Stittsville for its second year
Come out and join the second annual West Side Pride event! The event celebrates and promotes the amazing 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the western part of Ottawa and the surrounding areas into the Ottawa Valley.