Category: Youth
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
March Break is over and it’s on to another week with information and updates from Councillor Gower. Registration opened for Cleaning the Capital on…
What’s up at the Ottawa Public Library – Stittsville Branch?
There is always something to do at our Stittsville Library Branch. You can find a cozy corner and read a book or the daily newspapers. While you are there, stop by “A Good Read” used book store.
Measles cases rapidly rising across Ontario
If you think you or a family member has been exposed to measles, please contact your health care provider immediately. Before any visit, be sure to call ahead to let them know that you are coming…
2025 Spring registration opens for Cleaning the Capital
It is estimated that over one million kilograms of waste has been removed by more than 1.4 million volunteers since the campaign began.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Do you know someone, a business or organizations that is making a difference in Stittsville? Nominate them for a Stittsville Volunteer Award. Councillor Gower created a list previously to connect you with volunteers…
Stittsville Central welcomes Algonquin College co-op student Rachael LeBlanc
Stittsville Central is proud to support the many young writers over the years from the Algonquin College professional writing program — providing an opportunity for students to hone their skills and…
Applications for Ottawa civic events funding are now being accepted
The funding is used to deliver family-friendly events in local Ottawa communities and priority neighbourhoods that promote neighbours meeting neighbours…
Stittsville’s Special Olympians competing at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games
Katie and Michael have served as ambassadors for the special needs community from the time they joined the Goulbourn Skating Club and coached by Cathy.
Wellness Day at Frederick Banting – a day of student participation
This is the sixth year that Wellness Day has taken place with each year being more successful than the previous. The day focused on the students during the school hours…
March news and events at the Goulbourn Museum
Next week is March Break (where did the time go?) and we’ve got an exciting lineup of daily drop in activities planned. We’re also excited to introduce the Calm & Curious…
City survey: how do you want to access park accessibility information?
The City wants to hear from you on their “Public Information about Accessibility Features in Parks” survey on Engage.ottawa.ca before the deadline, Thursday, March 6.
Coldest Night of the Year brings community together to support those less fortunate
(Sister Mona, Vice Principal of École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais, was helped out with many student volunteers to ensure this year’s Coldest Night of the Year walk was a success.) On…
Nominations open for the 2025 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
April 26, 2025 is the date to have your nominations submitted for the annual Stittsville Volunteer Awards hosted by Councillor Glen Gower. The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to highlight…
Adventures await: Get ready for the City’s summer day camps
Make this summer an unforgettable, fun adventure for your kids by registering for the City of Ottawa’s day camps. Registration is Thursday, February 27 at 9 pm.
Stittsville Legion is accepting bursary applications for children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Veterans
As part of the Legion’s commitment to Veterans and their families, the bursaries can make a difference for Veterans’ families and offers the children an opportunity to further their educational goals.