Back to School safety reminders for students and commuters
With students of all ages returning to the classroom over the coming weeks, the Ottawa Police Service reminds motorists to be aware of an increased number of students on city streets.
OC Transpo fall service begins Sunday, August 27
There will be adjustments for service reliability, seasonal ridership, and construction, as well as the return of school service. Before heading out, use the Travel Planner on octranspo.com to plan your trip.
Your feedback is requested by OHS to plan for the next five years putting people and pets first
The rising cost of living has caused more pet owners to surrender their pets to the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS). The OHS’s draft Strategic Plan includes exploring the possibility of opening a new veterinary clinic…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The week of August 21st began with a flag raising at Village Square Park for Pride Week hosted by Councillor Gower. Several community members attended. Marion Steele who has been an advocate over many years…
Community generously supports Operation Come Home at Stittsville Rotary Club food drive
This community service event was organized by the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville to benefit Operation Come Home, an employment, education, and support centre for homeless and at-risk youth age 16 and up.
1, 2, 3 dunked – Stittsville Legion Branch 618 promised fun to raise building funds
Legion members are working to replace their 1930-era building with a newly constructed building. Fundraising had been going well, until the pandemic struck and donations became few and far between…
Ottawa Public Health warns to take precautions against mosquito bites after horse in Ottawa tests positive for EEEV
Ottawa Public Health is asking residents to take precaution against mosquito bites after a horse in Ottawa tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV).
U17 Stittsville 56er’s boys win Provincial B Softball Championship
An amazing weekend and an amazing accomplishment. This was only Stittsville’s second year competing at the Ontario Amateur Softball Association (OASA) level, and all but 2 members of the team are first year U17 players.
Local pharmacist shares tips for staying healthy during the summer
Whether you’re relaxing at the beach or strolling through the park, be sure to fill up your water bottle before setting the course for your next summer adventure. This summer, there’s no need to sweat!
The fall campaign of Cleaning the Capital opens for registration August 15
2023 marks the 30th year of the Cleaning the Capital Program! Since 1994, more than 1.4 million volunteers have participated in nearly 30,000 clean-up projects throughout the city.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Glen shares some sad news with the community – the passing of Brad Schoenherr. There are two links provided for those who wish to help the family…
Last parade closes final chapter on cadet experience
As her final chapter of being a cadet was being written, Bajpai took some time to reflect on her life in the cadets and the overall program.
Festival of the Wild Child 2023 – Sharing the Wild Life!
The Festival of the Wild Child is a great opportunity to learn how the plants and animals who share the same space can work together to protect each other.
What’s new at the Stittsville Library?
The Stittsville Branch is in full swing, the library is bustling, and all the programs in-branch have been well attended. The Summer Reading Club is ending, but the fun does not stop there.
Edo Japan helps kick off the new StittStarter patron partnership initiative
We are quite pleased to announce that Kaitlyn LeBoutillier was our first Stitt Starter to receive a $500.00 donation provided by Edo Japan that she plans to put towards her university studies…