Spring Cleaning: Powerline safety tips to avoid risk of electrical shock outdoors
Whether planting trees, cleaning eaves, or taking on larger outdoor projects, understanding the precautions around powerlines will help keep the community safe…
City is accepting Spring nominations for commemorative naming proposals
The City of Ottawa is now accepting spring nominations for the commemorative naming of municipal assets. This is your chance to honour the people, histories, and legacies that have shaped Ottawa’s community.
Wildpine celebrates re-opening under new banner – Aspira Senior Living
(Geoff McIllmoyle, Executive Vice-President of Aspira Retirement Living, welcomes residents and guests to the grand re-opening celebration at the recently purchased Wildpine Residence in Stittsville. Photos: Stittsville Central) When Wildpine…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Hoping everyone enjoyed the brisk long weekend. This week Councillor Gower is asking residents to join him for Let’s Bike Month for the month of June. The Enviro-Centre is also…
New City special event by-laws approved by joint committees for Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services and for Public Works and Infrastructure
At a special meeting May 16, 2025, the joint committees for Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services and for Public Works and Infrastructure approved two new special event by-laws. These by-laws, along…
Goulbourn Museum holds annual general meeting and appreciation evening
There was a large number of people in attendance who all had a common theme – they love local history. Prior to the meeting start, guests enjoyed a mix and mingle…
New AGCO cannabis store application undergoing public notice
The public notice offers the municipality and residents of the municipality in which the premises is located an opportunity to respond to the application…
It was the sweet side of giving at Sacred Heart High School
For teachers and students, this is the school’s most anticipated fundraiser of the year. It not only spotlights the delightful creativity of the bakers…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares updates and pertinent information for our community such as his excitement for the launch of the city-wide program – Ottawa Alert.
The Stittsville District Lions Club is accepting scholarship/bursary applications
The Club will be awarding five scholarships/bursaries to first year college or university youth, with each scholarship/bursary worth $1,000. For students who are furthering their education…
Sacred Heart High School celebrates 25 years with alumni
(There was a wall of framed photos for each year of former students and graduates who had attended Sacred Heart High School over the past 25 years. Attendees enjoyed reminiscing…
Graceful visitors arrive at the Goulbourn Wetlands
“A pair of trumpeter swans has taken up residence in the Stittsville Wetlands” and have been seen over the past two weeks in the Goulbourn Wetlands Complex.
Stittsville Main Street comes alive for Jane’s Walk 2025
(Councillor Glen Gower speaks with the participants at the May 3, 2025 Jane’s Walk that took place in Stittsville. Photos: Stittsville Central) On Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, another successful Jane’s…
Canada’s first national Teen Fitness program is turning 15 this summer!
(GoodLife Fitness is welcoming teens across Canada to all 200 locations, including the Stittsville location, for free workouts, expert guidance and a summer of building healthy habits. Photos: provided) As…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This weekend was the perfect weather for Councillor Gower’s Jane’s Walk held on Saturday. He was pleased to see so many participating and discovering more about Stittsville.