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!”
What transpired to bring the digital broadcast of Stittsville’s parade of lights to the community
Both long-time champions of the Stittsville community, with deep experience in the media broadcast and technology, Bengt and Jeff sought to enhance the parade experience…
Kanata resident celebrates $100,000 win with ticket purchased at Brown’s Your Independent Grocer
“It’s nice to be able to say I’ve won! This feeling is hard to describe. I think it’ll take a little time to process,” Michael smiled.
OC Transpo winter service begins December 22 – fare changes effective January 1, 2025
This winter, changes include bus service adjustments to get ready for the opening of O-Train Lines 2 and 4 on January 6, special holiday service, and changes to fares.
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…
Seven intriguing holiday traditions around the world you’ll want to adopt
There’s nothing quite like holiday traditions to celebrate your heritage and family memories. If you’re looking for a new tradition…
An open letter: Thank you to local businesses for support of the Stittsville Hall of Fame
We received tremendous support from many of our local business owners who helped us with no hesitation to make our evening a real success…
Beware of unlicensed electricians: Electrical safety tips for new homeowners
With the Ontario housing market continuing to heat up, many new homeowners are rushing to renovate and make upgrades to turn their new house into a home…
Looking for something unique? Visit Eye Catching Art boutique
(A unique Stittsville boutique is located at 2477 Huntley Road. Stittsville Central made a visit to meet with l-r: Karen McRae, Chris Colon and owner, Cindy MacCullough, to discover what…
Family and friends of Huntington Disease patient 34-year old Colin Martell advocate to bring him home
Jonathan shared, “we grew up in this close-knit community and with my brothers, Alex and Colin, could be found playing for many hours in Ralph Street Park. We all attended Sacred Heart High School…
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.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the wintry weather arriving in our area, it certainly feels like the festive holiday season. The Parade of Lights was another year of great fun. “What a great crowd –
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!