Category: Volunteer
Celebrate Canada Day in Stittsville
Celebrate Canada Day in your hometown and thank all of the volunteers and sponsors who have made these events possible. Celebrate Canada Day in Stittsville!
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society helps to rejuvenate front garden at Stittsville Legion
On Thursday, June 13, members of the SGHS joined with members of the Legion to get to work – once the weather had cleared for long enough to get work done.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
What a great weekend to get outdoors, but take caution as this week promises to be a very hot one. Follow Ottawa Public Health tips on how to stay cool. Councillor Gower’s notes for this week include…
Goulbourn Museum news: new summer student, Doors Open Ottawa, AGM, volunteers honoured and more
May was a busy month at the Museum and June began with Doors Open Ottawa at which over 100 visitors came through the Museum doors…
Meet the nominees and recipients of the 2024 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
The Stittsville Volunteer Awards highlight our remarkable community builders and the spirit of volunteerism — all are champions…
Photos: The past week’s captured moments
Stittsville was the place to be this past week. Filled with events, people, displays and a rare atmospheric effect over Stittsville…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is celebrating the nominees and award recipients for the annual Stittsville Volunteer Awards. He also shares additional details on…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has quickly passed – where does the time go. This week Councillor Gower is encouraging everyone to pump up those tires and get on your bike to join Let’s Bike Month…
An evening of appreciation at Stittsville Food Bank for volunteers and donors
Theresa stated, “Over $400,000K this year and more than 700 people using the food bank in April than the same month in 2023! So, Thank You, nothing can be done without you.”
Cats allowed to roam – the harsh reality in words from a local rescuer
Janice Richard grew up in Stittsville, now living nearby, and is an independent trapper and rescuer of cats. Janice was the lead rescuer for Furry Tales in finding Athena – the cat that escaped at the Ottawa airport. She has a strong message to share…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower fills residents in on a number of upcoming events – some requiring registration, Ottawa Council initiatives and his notes on the new zoning application amendments for 6310 Hazeldean Road.
Wellness Day at Frederick Banting is a notable success
The Wellness Day at Fredrick Banting Alternate school is great day for both students and staff. It is clear to see that all the staff organizing this event care so much about the students attending the school.
Goulbourn Township Historical Society continues to preserve our history and heritage
Through the years, this volunteer-driven group successfully keeps our local history alive with its monthly speaker and presentation programs, quarterly newsletters, school programs and other special events.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has quickly passed and Councillor Gower is sharing his weekly update with news and programs that are important for residents. One exciting program is the newly created ‘Stittsville Community Micro-Grant’…
Open House for new Stittsville Youth Centre
This past Wednesday we visited Frederick Banting Alternative High School for the Kiwanis-run Stittsville Youth Centre open house.