Leigh Couture named Executive Director at Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
On December 1st, Leigh Couture will become the new Executive Director at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre taking over from Michelle Hurtubise.
The home of Patrick and Mary Hartin on Maple Grove
Artist Perpetua Quigley shares her beautiful watercolour sketch and Haiku of Hartin House and cottage on Maple Grove Road in Stittsville. Perpetua shares, “as we are on the cusp of…
The wonders of Stittsville’s autumn nature
Luckily if you are equipped with a curious eye you will find that the wonders of nature persist throughout the entire year.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower shares some exciting news for Stittsville. The new Stittsville High School is under construction and the official sod-turning took place on November 18, 2021.
Amanda Jetté Knox recognized for her community service – honoured to receive 2021 Order of Ottawa
Amanda Jetté Knox is an award-winning author, journalist, public speaker, and human rights advocate for the LGBTQ2S+ community.
The history of politics in Carleton – a presentation by Shaun Peppy and the Goulbourn Township Historical Society
Shaun Peppy is a former Vice-President of the Goulbourn Township Historical Society, has two degrees in Political Science, and is a professional public servant having worked much of his career in Parliamentary Affairs.
Official groundbreaking brings first public high school a step closer to opening in Stittsville
An exciting day for Stittsville residents when the official shovels in the ground took place at the new Stittsville High School in the Fernbank community.
Launch of “Plague Take It” almanac leads to additional project
Plague Take It had its book launch and signing on November 9th. Over half of the book’s contributing writers attended the event, which included readings of short pieces.
The Ottawa Catholic School Board requests feedback from residents on boundaries for new Fernbank elementary school
The OCSB Board approved the consultation process for the setting of an attendance boundary for the New Fernbank Catholic Elementary School.
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus prepare for their Christmas concert – A Gift of Music
The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus (WOLC) has orchestrated a virtual 2021 Christmas concert ‘A Gift of Music’ on Friday, December 3, 2021.
Stittsville author wins a Silver Royal Palm Literary Award
Barbara Bond (aka Barbara Robson) is a Stittsville resident, living in Amberwood. She is an award winning journalist and was a snowbird…
Indoor Christmas Market ‘FUNdraiser in the Hall’ November 20
The Knights of Columbus raised over $3,000.00 for community charities in Stittsville with their summer and fall FUNdraisers.
Councillor Gower pushing to get shovels in the ground by fall 2022 for Robert Grant extension
One project that was not mentioned in the 2022 draft budget is “the next phase of Robert Grant Avenue…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is pleased to share that Ritual on Main opens Wednesday and the new and larger Farmboy opens on Thursday.
A look inside trendy Ritual on Main – opening November 17
hiChi Houron (Chi as she is known) is the heart behind the unique coffee house – Ritual on Main – opening its doors on November 17th on Stittsville Main.