COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides his weekly update sharing information from Ottawa Public Health to the Stittsville Business Association ‘Business of the Year’ awards.
Join in the annual Stittsville-Richmond-Munster Christmas Bird Count
The annual Stittsville-Richmond-Munster Christmas Bird Count is coming up on December 18th. You could contribute to North America’s longest-running community science project, just by watching your bird feeder.
Krampus and Grinch family photo sessions give back to the Stittsville Food Bank
The courtyard offered by a Stittsville family was the perfect backdrop for the second annual Krampus/Grinch family photo fundraiser in support of the Stittsville Food Bank.
Ottawa Humane Society Warns Against Cold Weather Dangers to Pets
The Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets.
Local settings provide the backdrop for several Christmas films
One Stittsville family will appear in 5 Christmas movies that were shot locally this year and will also appear in the new CBC series ‘Son of a Critch’.
The Festive RIDE season is upon us – please do not drive impaired
As holiday gatherings return, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), the Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association and MADD Ottawa remind everyone not to drive impaired.
Think local first when holiday shopping share the SBA President and Councillor
The hustle and bustle of holiday preparations takes a fair bit of time and it just makes sense to shop local.
Heritage of our area reflected in the Cavanagh barn
The Cavanagh barn off Main Street, Stittsville, reflects the heritage of our area. The willow and maple trees on the property have a stately presence.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is hiring – full or part-time position for someone who wants to make a difference in your community.
Shed the guilt and enjoy the cookies this holiday season
Isabell Williams, the Registered Dietician at Brown’s YIG, shares her sage advice on enjoying the holiday season without the guilt complex.
The HolliBell Foundation focuses third year on making spays, neuters more affordable
The HolliBell Foundation spent 2021 focusing on supporting families and rescues to get affordable spay and neuter services.
Stittsville photographer creates local wildlife calendar in support of Stittsville Food Bank
Stittsville photographer, Jacinta Cillis-Asquith has created a 2022 calendar highlighting beautifully the many species of local wildlife who have habitats in and around the Stittsville.
École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais receives $12M in funding to expand
“This announcement is excellent news for the francophone community of Stittsville,” said Marc
Bertrand, Director of Education for the CECCE.
2022 Winter Recreation & Arts eGuides now online for next week’s registration
The 2022 Winter eGuides provide many choices of activities, offered in English and French, for you and your family to stay active this winter.
Merry Christmas, little fella – Stittsville’s Turcotte holiday display returns
The Turcotte family – Shawn, Chantelle, Hudson and Kennedy – want their home to bring that same feeling of cheer to all those visiting their Home Alone display.