Need a staycation? The Stittsville Rotary Ride is just the answer!
Ready for a break, but not ready to travel far yet? How about a cycling staycation in Stittsville? The Rotary Club of Ottawa Stittsville are hosting a family cycling event…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society are Cleaning the Capital
The Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society is once again participating in the annual City of Ottawa Cleaning the Capital campaign. This year this community group will be cleaning the Trans Canada Trail…
Nominations open for 10th annual Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea coaching awards
The Order of Ottawa, now in its 10th year, recognizes the professional achievements and outstanding service of exceptional Ottawa residents
Goulbourn Museum presents – With Love to All: A Community Project
Goulbourn Museum staff members, Tracey Donaldson the Museum Manager and Exhibitions Curator, along with Collections Officer Sarah Holla, will feature the letters of Sefton Stewart, a Richmond, Ontario young man who joined the war effort at just aged 17 in 1914…
City of Ottawa holding an extended household hazardous waste depot
With all of the home renovations both inside and out over the past year, residents may have an abundance of hazardous waste waiting for disposal.
Public sector member wanted for Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee
The Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region (MRSPR) is seeking a Source Protection Committee member who is interested in protecting municipal drinking water sources in the Mississippi and Rideau Valley watersheds.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
(A Snapping Turtle discovered at the Amberwood Golf Course. The eggs layed by this mother have been protected from predators. Photos: Giselle Gunderman via Councillor Gower) From Snapping Turtles, bears,…
Champness Bradley was respected and ahead of his time
Perpetua has re-established the importance of the 1903 stone dwelling of the late Mr. Champness Bradley and his wife Mary Ann (nee Richardson).
Stittsville still awaiting purchase agreement to acquire Shea Woods
The old growth forest beside Sacred Heart High School is known as Shea Woods, but is recognized as Kemp’s Woodland.
Renewal extensions continue at Service Ontario – driver road testing resumes
Residents can expect Service Ontario renewal extensions to continue until further notice as the province moves into Step One of its reopening plan.
Kick your kitchen fatigue this summer
Over the past year, you’ve probably spent more time in your kitchen than ever before, and let’s be honest, it’s exhausting. While you may have dabbled in some of the latest food trends…
City of Ottawa releases rules for food and drink establishments in ‘Step 1’ reopening
The provincial Roadmap to Reopen is a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province and gradually lift public health measures. The City has provided an overview of the rules for areas in Step 1.
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority launches interactive app for the Carp River Conservation Area
Visitors to the Carp River Conservation Area can experience their visit like never before with the new interactive and educational app, EcoTrekr, which was inspired by Pokémon GO. EcoTrekr is available to download for free on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
Dog Guides Program benefits from funds raised by Wellings of Stittsville and Stittsville Lions
On June 25, 2020, Wellings of Stittsville began a partnership with the Stittsville Lions to raise money for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The partnership has proved to be a success!
Ottawa Fire Services implements citywide ban on open air burning
The Ottawa Fire Services has implemented an open air fire ban across the City of Ottawa in response to current heat conditions. The ban went into effect June 8th.