Category: Volunteer
Easy lifting at ReStores now possible with Ontario Trillium Foundation funding
(At the Iber Road ReStore, staff and volunteers, Habitat Greater Ottawa office staff and Habitat partner families, gather around one of the Work Assisted Vehicle Lifts purchased with the Ontario…
Stittsville Business Association’s 2024 annual general meeting recap
President, Andrea Greenhous thanked the outgoing executives for their leadership and hard work in contributing to the growth of the SBA.
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society presents Gillick Cup and community garden receives donation
The guest speaker at the March 19th meeting of the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society (SGHS) was Ottawa-Carleton Master Gardener, Andrea Knight.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor explains the meaning of ‘affordable housing’ with a link to his website to read the full article. 1174 Carp Road is another proposed development coming to our community and there will be a public meeting…
Springtime Cleaning the Capital campaign opens for registration
For 31 years, twice a year, thousands of residents come together to help keep our community spaces clean and green through Cleaning the Capital …
Stittsville Village Association – welcome new faces to the board and the directors slate
(The Stittsville Village Association held their Annual General Meeting at Hazeldean Gardens in February 2024 at which a new Board and Directors were elected. Photos: Phil Sweetnam) The Stittsville Village…
Air Canada Fan Flight sends local youth to Nashville for Senators game
This year’s Air Canada Fan Flight program sent 13 year old Clark to Nashville to cheer on the Ottawa Senators as they took on the Predators.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is sharing news and updates on…And, if you need assistance in any way, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Councillor by email at glen.gower@ottawa.ca or leave a voicemail at 613-580-2476.
Stittsville Business Association looking to fill their slate at March AGM – sneak peak at what’s to come on Stittsville Main
SBA President, Andrea Greenhous – “We are looking for new members overall, with the hope that existing members will be stepping up to fill the positions coming up for election.”
Businesses and residents donate generously to Stittsville Lions Club fundraising activities
Each year the Stittsville Lions Club members hold an annual fundraiser with donations going to the Stittsville Food Bank. It was thanks to Stittsville businesses and residents during the 2023…
Stittsville Village Association AGM scheduled for February 28th
The Stittsville Village Association (SVA) was created just after Stittsville was amalgamated within the boundaries of the City of Ottawa in 2001. The Association was formed in an effort to…
Stittsville helps Samaritan’s Purse celebrate more than 11 million Shoebox Gifts collected for children in need
(Photos taken by Frank King of Samaritan’s Purse, showing children in Costa Rica checking out their Canadian-packed Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.) Samaritan’s Purse is celebrating the overwhelming generosity of volunteers…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
February has began with a warm week and unfortunately the Rideau Canal is not open for Winterlude, but there are many more activities to enjoy throughout this winter festival. Canal officials are asking all residents to please stay off the ice.
2024 Stittsville Volunteer Awards – call for nominations
The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the dedication of volunteers in our community. This is your opportunity to bring their special contributions to light.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Winter certainly has arrived with a wallop on Saturday with 20-plus centimetres of snow arriving. With that in mind, Councillor Gower is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Workshop in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross…