Pandemic workouts to vent stress and generate joy
As we all hunker down for winter, Canadians may be looking for small ways to inject some joy into their daily pandemic routine. Collect jokes or sayings that make you laugh – laugh at yourself.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower has heard your concerns about speeding in Stittsville and addresses this issue. He also is seeking your feedback on…
Stittsville artist battled cancer with Mom: selling art to change the future of the disease
Her mother fought breast cancer, a talented alcohol ink artist, author, retired teacher and a Stittsville resident. Pat Cher has accomplished much in her life…
Goulbourn Museum’s old-fashioned Christmas market going virtual
The fun-filled annual tradition of the Goulbourn Museum’s annual Christmas market will be going virtual this year because of COVID-19.
West Ottawa Ringette coach Steph Nugent passes away
Very sad news from our West Ottawa Ringette community. Stephanie (Steph) Nugent passed away on November 11 of breast cancer at the age of 48.
Stittsville Extendicare to receive $26.5M in provincial funding for new long-term care facility
Stittsville is closer to receiving an additional 256 long-term care beds at the newly proposed Stittsville Extendicare on Hazeldean Road. Goldie Ghamari, MPP for Carleton…
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2020 in Stittsville
The Stittsville Legion held their annual Remembrance Day ceremony with a diminished group in attendance, but the honour to our Veterans and thoughts of our Military families was ever-present.
We Remember: a Remembrance Day like none in the past for Stittsville Legion
Remembrance Day is a deeply emotional time for some and thought provoking for others. On Remembrance Day when we honour our military and veterans (past and present)…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s another week and Councillor Glen Gower shares some community notes on the temporary closure of Huntmar Drive; new crossing guards; a Canada Post pilot project; and his November 17 webinar…
A Remembrance Story: Veteran carries physical reminder of Second World War
On Remembrance Day this year, many Canadians will be reflecting on the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Among those will be war amputee veteran Bob Gondek…
Stittsville Business Association supports local – 3 new businesses receive welcome plaques
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) recently brought a new initiative into play – welcoming new businesses to Stittsville. The SBA has reinstated a program that the former Goulbourn Township Council…
Light up Stittsville in blue for Diabetes month
Blue lights now shine on a Diabetes selected tree in the Village Square Park to honour those living with the disease thanks to the Stittsville District Lions Club.
34th annual national capital writing contest – entry time
Are you a talented writer looking for an outlet to share your story or poem? In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Authors Association, the National Capital Branch invites all writers…
Ottawa Police seek assistance to identify suspect in Stittsville/Kanata thefts
The Ottawa Police Service is investigating thefts of activism/social justice signage that occurred overnight from July 22 to August 18, 2020 in Stittsville and Kanata.
Property taxes up 3% – money coming to Stittsville
Expected funding from the province for COVID-19 related expenses will assist in keeping property taxes at three percent for 2021 (approximately $110 per household)