Category: Youth
Stittsville Parade of Lights – an exciting time for all including the Tunis Shriners (view slideshow)
The weather was truly frightful, but the scene to come would be delightful. With wintry snow falling and a chilly wind and the Parade of Lights taking place – the festive season has officially begun.
The jolly Coca-Cola Santa arrived in Stittsville to share his Christmas spirit at Brown’s YIG
The afternoon of Santa’s visit provided an opportunity to have your photo taken with Santa, have a seat in his big chair and whisper your Christmas wish list in his ear!
Stittsville Library news and events for December 2024
The Stittsville Library is sharing information for their upcoming December programs to end 2024. There are also Holiday closures and reduced hours to be aware of…
Time capsules reveal past history at Stittsville Public School
Halley’s Comet became the first comet to be observed in detail by a spacecraft. It was an exciting time for sky watchers and for the students at Stittsville Public School…
Stittsville Library celebrates 50 years with the Stittsville community
What a celebration at the Stittsville Library on November 23rd as the staff and volunteers celebrated 50 years. With hundreds of residents attending this milestone…
An old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere took us back in time at the Goulbourn Museum
Something for everyone could be found at the Goulbourn Museum on Sunday, November 24th for their Old Fashioned Christmas day. There were crafts for the children, a chance to see how…
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…
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…
Local author’s latest book sets Amberwood Garden as its backdrop
Stittsville author Barbara Robson takes readers on a journey through the history of Amberwood Garden in her new children’s book, A Magic Garden, with illustrations by Sophia Bateman…
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.
Photos: Stittsville Remembrance Day 2024
Thoughts of our military and their families were ever-present during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Stittsville in 2024.
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.
The Stittsville Public Library is celebrating 50 years – join the November celebration
(The feature artist for November at the Stittsville Public Library is the Out of the Box group of local fibre artists. Drop by the library and visit the Art Space…
Remembrance Day – how Parliament altered the date to November 11 to honour Canada’s soldiers
Many of those who lost their lives were dual citizens, but nevertheless served in the Canadian Armed Forces. More than 2.3 million have served our country in many conflicts…
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…