City of Ottawa Archives Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the RCAF
2024 marks the centenary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. To honour the RCAF’s longstanding service to Canadians, the City of Ottawa Archives has created a display and accompanying booklet.
Share the joy of outer space in October with Lucy Hambly
From two separate meteor showers to Earth’s new mini moon, here are some of October’s most anticipated astronomy events…
The three-item garbage limit comes into effect September 30 – City answers your questions
The City’s new three-item garbage limit starts on Monday, September 30. The limit applies to residents who receive curbside waste collection, including those whose waste is collected…
Goulbourn Museum shares history at the 180th year of Richmond Fair
At the Goulbourn Museum display, visitors were asked to identify historical artefacts that had once been used in the daily lives of residents.
Attendees swooned for romance at Re-Read Used Books’ afternoon with talented local authors
The afternoon featured authors: Kate Cole, Maggie North, Emily Murray, Renée Gendron, Mona Storm, Syren Nightshade, Caroline Richardson, Jennifer Carole-Lewis, with their special guest Joey Berry.
Tartelicious a sweet time at Stittsville Villa
Residents, family members and staff gathered in the lounge to enjoy an afternoon of sweet buttertarts and other treats, along with everything Fall.
Stittsville Library news and programs for October
Each year, September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation that coincides with Orange T-Shirt Day. The Stittsville Library is closed on September 30th…
After 50 years of community giving the Stittsville Lionettes are retiring
This Stittsville group of women was known for working diligently behind the scenes with fundraising or at the events held by the Stittsville Lions Club, such as our June Jamborees, parades and other events. Four of the original Charter Members have been participating in all of the activities since 1974…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Autumn has arrived and to start off the new season, Councillor Gower is again sharing information and updates of interest with the community. Maplewood Secondary School opens on September 23rd…
Fall ‘Wake Up’ program begins this week for Ottawa Fire Services
Firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working…
A Rotary Club food drive, butter tarts and Applefest brought out our community spirit
The last full weekend of summer has crept up on everyone with cooler nights and darker evenings, but there were still lots of local events to enjoy.
The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville announces their fall International Film Series
In collaboration with the Film Circuit of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville will be showing four films at Landmark Cinemas, Kanata this fall.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower provides updates and information on traffic safety for school children; the Planning and Housing Committee regarding 6310 Hazeldean Road along with his comments; an arrest regarding…
Man arrested following suspicious incidents in Stittsville – police seeking further victims
The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigation Section has arrested and charged a man following reports of a vehicle approaching young children on at least two separate occasions in the Stittsville area.
Stittsville fundraiser for 15-year old Parker Scissons
Parker Scissons, 15, a Grade 11 student at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Stittsville, was involved in a serious accident on the evening of September 7th when he was hit by a car…