Category: Youth
Richmond father turns financial knowledge into learning platform for children
(For Richmond father, Oreoluwa Okunlola (Ore), the answer to teaching children about money began with something children already know and enjoy: music, cartoons and games. Photos: provided/screen captures.) Teaching children…
What’s up at the Goulbourn Museum – news and events
We are proud to share that Goulbourn Museum will host Spirit Bear and Children Make History, a travelling exhibition in partnership with the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada.
It was a spooktacular night at the Kiwanis-Home Bosses Youth Centre
The Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville and Ottawa Home Bosses Real Estate Team got a head start on the Halloween haunting fun at the Stittsville Youth Centre.
Stittsville Village Association – Call for volunteers for the 2026 Parade of Lights
The SVA still requires 140 volunteers for the Parade of Lights, in particular adult volunteers (18+) to assist with the barricades located at busy intersections and driveways. Under the new safety city by-laws…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
You may see a few snowplows on Stittsville streets as the orientation and training for municipal snowplow drivers has begun.
12 Years of Jack-o’-lantern magic – the Stittsville Pumpkin Parade spirit shines again for 2026
When the Eggleton family moved to Stittsville from British Columbia, Trevor introduced this evening of eerie and says, “As for this (2026) being my last year, I started this whole thing on a whim to do something for Stittsville…
Ottawa Public Health reminds residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV this fall
Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce the risk of severe illness, complications and hospitalization from respiratory viruses.
A Place for Every Age: Ward 6 Candidates Discuss Local Activities and Spaces
The candidates’ responses offer different approaches to a question that touches residents of all ages: how can Stittsville make it easier to take part in community life?
Mission to a Million – Brown family seeking to collect 1,000,000 empty beverage containers to support their son Jack
Gregory Brown is the founder of Rock Out 4 Jack, a grassroots fundraising initiative based in Stittsville and is launching a new initiative to support his son Jack. Mission to a Million…
Where colour flows: The stunning watercolour worlds of Art by Bethany
(Bethany is the feature artist on the Art Space Wall at the Stittsville Public Library for the month of October. Bethany is exhibiting her watercolour artwork for residents to enjoy.…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation brings Stittsville community together
The first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada was held in 2021 to recognize the tragic legacy of residential schools, the missing children, the families left behind and the Survivors of these institutions.
Painting the past and future: A Stittsville mural diary
On Saturday, September 26th, to much fanfare, the unveiling of ‘Field Notes from Stittsville’ transpired – adding a stunning addition to Stittsville and our Main Street.
Blueberry Mountain stands ready to showcase the fall season in all its glory
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or discovering Blueberry Mountain for the first time, this event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the fall season, connect with nature, and learn more…
From family tradition to fright night: Saunders Farm celebrates two major milestones
“This is a really special year for our family and for everyone who has been part of Saunders Farm over the last 50 years,” said Mark Saunders, Director of Fun. “Haunting Season has become such an important part of that story…
Home Bosses Youth Centre expands programs for another successful year in a vibrant space
With so many options, youth are going to be returning every week to HBYC to have fun, learn and grow with their friends in a clean, well-organized and vibrant space. Parents won’t have to worry, as there are always adult volunteers…