How rocks can play a role in spreading community kindness
“I learned about ‘The Kindness Rocks Project’ back in July of 2017. It was the images of an interesting Facebook/YouTube character, who had recently gone viral, painted on rocks that…
CBC: Charges laid after stolen clothing donation bins found in storage
From CBC Ottawa: An Ottawa man is accused of stealing clothing donation boxes right off the street from several charities. The large steel bins were stolen were then painted to…
UPDATE: 11-year-old wins quest to get cabinet for girls’ hockey trophies
From the Ottawa Citizen: Danika Glenn started the campaign and she was determined to finish it. On Wednesday night, the 11-year-old was present when an agreement was hammered out that…
Jack Ketch hosts First Annual Family Day Sugar Shack on February 19
(via The Jack Ketch) The Jack Ketch, in collaboration with Saunders Farm would like to announce our First Annual Family Day Sugar Shack. Join us Monday February 19th from noon…
Stittsville Lions launch this year’s Effective Speaking contest
The Stittsville Lions are hosting a speaking competition for students from Grades 4-12 on February 28 at the Stittsville Lions Club (1339 Stittsville Main Street). Category Winner: $100.00 Category Runner-Up:…
COMMENT: A million dollars matters
Puzzled by today's news – that a $1 million fine will not be imposed on RTG as a result of the announced #LRT delay – given the attached Dec 15th,…
Business round-up: Classy Kids, beer at Farm Boy, CAA grand opening
Classy Kids Wear has moved from Stittsville Main Street to a new location at Hazeldean Mall. Their grand opening was on Monday, February 4. The Farm Boy on Stittsville Main…
All aboard Richmond’s Gateway to Groceries bus
(PHOTO: Driver Greg Bungay and volunteer Pamela Brown with the ROSSS Gateway to Groceries bus.) On a recent sunny and frigid Friday morning the ROSSS (Rural Ottawa South Support Services) bus arrived…
City seeks feedback on commemoration for skaters Katie Xu and Jack Fan
(Photo by Amal Abdulsalam, via the Goulbourn Skating Club.) In recognition of the outstanding athletic achievements of Katie Xu and Jack Fan, the City of Ottawa has been asked to…
Concept drawings released for Amberway Park and Bryanston Gate Park renewals
Amberway Park has been identified for lifecycle renewal in the City’s plans for 2018. On an annual basis, the City reviews the existing park infrastructure and determines which park structures…
FEBRUARY 23: Friday Night Trivia fundraiser for Chrysalis House
Join us for a special Friday Night Trivia Fundraiser for Chrysalis House! Sign up as a team (up to 6 people) or sign up solo or as a pair and…
New Stittsville Business Association (SBA) has board of directors in place
Networking event planned for Cabotto’s on February 22 The New Year always brings new things with great enthusiasm and for the SBA it is no different. Last year was a…
CITIZEN: 11-year-old won’t rest until the Goulbourn girls get their own hockey trophy case
From the Ottawa Citizen: Danika Glenn is a girl on a mission. The 11-year-old plays on the Rockets competitive peewee C team of the Goulbourn Girls’ Hockey Association. And she…
PHOTOS: Celebrating the future of the Bradley-Craig Farm
About 40 “Friends of the Bradley-Craig Farm” assembled for a community photo today in front of the big red barn. We were celebrating this week’s great news: Richcraft Homes, the…
HIGH FIVE: Lions Catch the Ace raises $1,500 for Kanata hospice
Beth Lewis and Robert Gregory from the Stittsville Lions display a cheque for $1,500 to be donated to the the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Kanata. The money was raised through the…