Halloween tips from Ottawa Fire Station 81 and the OPP
Halloween can be a time of both excitement and potential danger. To help keep everyone safe, Ottawa Fire Station 81 and the OPP are asking that everybody abide by the following safety tips for Halloween…
Things to do in Stittsville this weekend and beyond
With Halloween on the horizon, there are a few events you won’t want to miss, but not all are focused on the creepy night. If you have events you wish to share with the residents of Stittsville and area, send us an email at feedback@stittsvillecentral.ca and we will gladly add your event to our list.
Village Square Park will be lively for the annual Pumpkin Parade and Skele-bration at ‘the Barn’
The Eggleton family is continuing the tradition of the annual Pumpkin Parade. Enter your own masterpiece to win a prize in one of three categories (child, teen and adult), or just come to marvel at all the creative designs.
Local pharmacist shares advice on helping seniors live their best golden years
(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 Lions Club – annual fundraisers and a call for volunteers
Since Village Square Park opened on September 7, 1996, the Stittsville District Lions Club have been placing lights on the trees in the park every holiday season since that time. It is a community project bringing the holiday spirit to the Park…
History Centre at Goulbourn Museum named in honour of John Curry
Long-time Stittsville resident, historian and journalist John Curry was recognized with an honour for which he would be proud, yet humbled. The newly created History Centre at the Goulbourn Museum was dedicated in John’s name.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is providing significant information on the Lansdowne Park redevelopment proposal from the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) and he would like to hear from you…
The compassionate care of legendary family dog Riley Ryan from our Carp Veterinarian
Dr. Cochran is a Veterinarian at the West Carleton Animal Hospital in Carp, Ontario. He had been Riley’s Vet for some time now, and he guided us through the last months and days as Riley’s health issues became more apparent.
Between the Bumpers is ‘doing good’ as a 2023 Canada Post ‘Tales of Triumph’ winner
Stittsville’s Between the Bumpers is one of the five 2023 Tales of Triumph winners. This program celebrates small business stories and accomplishments from across Canada.
Purchase a stunning photo calendar to support Stittsville Food Bank
Local photographer Jacinta Cillis-Asquith is donating the proceeds from her photo calendars to the Stittsville Food Bank for the third year in a row.
South Carleton High girl’s basketball teams take Peterborough by storm
The weekend of October 13-15 saw the South Carleton High School’s senior and junior girls basketball teams headed to Peterborough to take part in the Green and White tournament hosted by Adam Scott Collegiate.
Stittsville’s Victoria FitzGibbon joins Purple Knights’ Women’s College Hockey team
The Saint Michael’s Purple Knights have released their 2023-2024 roster, which includes 18-year-old Victoria FitzGibbon from Stittsville.
More than 90 cats admitted to the Ottawa Humane Society creating additional strain
The cats came from a number of sources such as owners who could no longer care for their pet, cats who were found lost and alone, and nursing mothers with newborn kittens.
Photos from weekend events you may have missed
Saturday, October 14 was a perfect day to go out with family and friends to participate in or attend the many fun events that took place in Stittsville. There were a number of events that kept us busy throughout the day…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the busy weekend behind Councillor Gower, he is preparing for the upcoming week and shares community information on some important issues.