Category: Youth
Stittsville District Lions Club relaunches the effective speaking competition for 2025
This is the largest competition in Canada and is supported by the provincial Ministries and Boards of Education. It will take place on Wednesday, March 12th…
Stittsville Library branch news and events for February
This month, the Stittsville Library has a special event taking place at its location – the Goulbourn Township Historical Society (GTHS) is holding its ‘Goulbourn’s Women of Influence’ heritage day celebration on February 15th
February news and events at Goulbourn Museum
Thanks to a generous grant from the Ontario Genealogical Society: Ottawa Branch, the Goulbourn Museum is taking big steps to ensure the safety of its collections.
The Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville is again supporting youth with the K4K Talent Showcase
The Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville was formed in December of 2017 and is committed to providing support services to children and youth in our community.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s updates, Councillor Gower has some important updates for the community. Firstly, he wants to remind the community with regard to safety and steps to take in light of the recent suspicious incidents…
Coldest Night of the Year fundraising walk encourages participants to brave the elements to help the vulnerable
(Walkers participate in the 2024 Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of those who are experiencing homelessness and hunger in our communities. Photo: CNOY) Since 2011, the Coldest…
The 2025 Awesome Authors contest is now open
The youth writing contest encourages young authors to submit creative writing to win awesome prizes, get published and share their talent with the world!
Winter warriors: How pharmacists help you combat cold weather illnesses
(Stan Tsykov is a Pharmacist and the owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart at 1300 Stittsville Main Street. Stittsville Central is pleased to share his expertise in health matters.)…
Stittsville Library branch news and events for January
With the cold winter days and nights finally arriving, take the time to visit the Stittsville Library to choose a book or two, find a cozy corner at home, curl up with
Lucy Hambly shares her insightful wisdom of astronomy with Giacomo Panico on CBC Radio
Stittsville Central is thankful that Lucy Hambly has been contributing her monthly articles on astronomy since the spring of 2023, with her first article being published in April.
The Turcotte family extravaganza holiday display returns for final year – looking back
Shawn reminisced, “We have now raised over $175,000 for both CHEO and the Stittsville Food bank over the last four Christmas’s – amazing considering we started with an old station wagon and a tree!”
Looking for holiday reading – Ottawa Public Library reveals its most popular books in 2024
From exciting new releases to beloved classics, the lists offer something for everyone. Explore the selections and discover insights provided by OPL’s knowledgeable…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing the information that Stittsville residents should be made aware of from details of the City of Ottawa budget being passed on December 11th to the good news that Ottawa Council passed his motion to improve primary care…
December news and events at Goulbourn Museum
Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a wonderful New Year! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025.
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.