2nd Annual Stittsville Butter Tart Festival sells out fast
Another successful year of the Stittsville Butter Tart Festival saw 13 vendors sell approximately 7,000 butter tarts. The community and judges voted on the best Butter Tarts.
Stittsville Rotarians introduce the new fall season of international films
The profits from the International Film Series support a variety of Stittsville Rotary Club projects and donations within our community and around the world.
Come out to Unity Square for grand opening on September 16 and support the Stittsville Food Bank
The individual business owners felt Grand Opening day would an ideal opportunity to hold a Food Drive in support of the Stittsville Food Bank as there would be more residents attending the celebration.
2023 Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award nominations now open
the City of Ottawa has opened the nomination process for two distinguished awards — the Order of Ottawa and the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Join us on September 7 at 3:00pm at Bradley-Craig Park in Abbottsville Crossing for an official naming ceremony in commemoration of the Bradley-Craig family’s contributions to the community of Stittsville.
Stittsville Butter Tart Festival returns for second year
If you like them with or without raisins or with a firm or runny filling (elbow lickers), you’ll find your perfect butter tart at this Stittsville Butter Tart Festival on September 9th.
Schedule changes for Labour Day and the following week
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Fraud increasing on online marketplaces – Taylor Swift fans targeted
In recent weeks, the Fraud Unit has received an increase in reports of fake ticket sales for the sold-out Taylor Swift concert, with some complainants losing upwards of $2,000. Ottawa residents have lost more than $12,000 to this scam in the last three days alone.
Ottawa Humane Society urges pet owners to brace for a hot week
The Ottawa Humane Society is urging pet owners to stay vigilant to protect their pets from the heat. Do not leave your pets unattended in a vehicle for any length of time.
Share the joy of outer space in September with Lucy Hambly
September 22 is the date of the autumnal equinox. In the Northern Hemisphere, this day marks the transition between the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.
Sharing the Wild Life: A recap of the Festival of the Wild Child at High Lonesome Nature Reserve
This year we welcomed a number of new Canadian families who were connected with us through the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization.
Doctor finds her ‘good fit’ at Almonte General Hospital
When Dr. Laurel Kedrosky arrived in Almonte as part of her medical training, she liked what she saw. She came back to do a locum to cover for another doctor.
Wildpine residents celebrate end of summer with a Hawaiian theme and afternoon of dance
With summer’s end quickly approaching, the residents and staff of Wildpine Residence wanted to hold onto the season just a little longer. So, what better way to celebrate than to…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower updates the community on the motion he introduced at City Council regarding the need to adjust the administration and process as it relates to the Vacant Unit Tax (VUT).
New AGCO liquor license application undergoing public notice
The amendment application is for a liquor sales license from the Lone Star Group of Companies. The public notice offers the municipality and residents an opportunity to respond…