With a new sponsor the Home Bosses Youth Centre opens their doors for another year of fun
The youth group is held on the second floor of Frederick Banting Alternative High School and welcomes youth from the 7th to 12th grades. Entirely powered by volunteers from Kiwanis and all around the community…
City Council approves demolition of the Flewellyn-Jones heritage designated home
The Report and relating documents will now move on to the Provincial government’s Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy for their consideration…
Cleaning the Capital – World Cleanup Day hosted with the UN-Habitat and the Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville
Stittsville led Ottawa for the third year in a row in the Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign and was recognized by UN-Habitat with their attendance at this event.
Lionhearts celebrate at another Open House; apples aplenty at AppleFest; Halloween comes early at ReStore; and a Quilt Walk like no other
There is always something going on in Stittsville from events, sports and live music keeping you busy right here in your home town.
Province launching Flu, COVID-19 and RSV immunizations for high-risk groups
Ontario is protecting communities from respiratory illnesses with their early release of immunizations for high-risk residents. On October 27th, the general public will be able to access these immunizations.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing information for another week with residents to ensure you are up-to-date on City Hall business and activities in the Stittsville community. He thanks everyone for coming…
You’re invited to Richmond Care Home to celebrate 25 years of innovative dementia care for women
The vision for Richmond Care Home began with John and Lillian Bosco, who opened its doors on September 5, 2000. John, a longtime social worker and dementia care manager…
Ottawa’s scariest farm is opening this weekend!
The spooky attractions at Saunders Farm include The Barn of Terror, Sawmill, Circus Macabre, The Coven, Haunted Hayride and Shambles. Each location has a haunting story…
Don’t sleep on safety: test your alarms with Ottawa Fire Services
Firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services will visit homes across the city the week of September 22nd to ensure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and working.
Stittsville South development concept plan approved by Planning and Housing Committee
On September 17, 2025 the Concept Plan and an Official Plan amendment for applicant Caivan proposing the future development of a residential subdivision, referred to as Stittsville South (W-4)…
Submissions open for self-published Canadian mystery writers to win the Toby Award
The Toby Award recognizes the risk-taking, creativity, and perseverance of Canadian mystery writers who choose to publish outside the traditional system…
Flewellyn-Jones house approved for demolition by the Built Heritage Committee
The report for the Demolition of 5897 Fernbank Road recommended that the Built Heritage Committee recommend that Council approve the application to demolish the house.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Have you registered to volunteer for the September 20th W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park clean-up for the fall campaign of Cleaning the Capital…
308 acres of Highlands Forest permanently protected by local land trust
Located south of Matawatchan Provincial Park, the reserve is a flagship addition to MMLT’s protected lands. Its mature forests, rocky ridges, wetlands, and creeks support remarkable biodiversity.
It was a sweet return of the fourth annual Stittsville Butter Tart Festival
The Stittsville Butter Tart Festival 2025 had 15 participating bakers. Community members and judges got to vote for the best tasty treat of the event.