Merry, bright and everything nice – Santa visited Stittsville in a very large way and The Grinch too
Christmas is the season to be jolly. Remember these words – “You better watch out, you better not cry, better not pout, I’m telling you why…
Stay safe this 2024 holiday season – crime prevention and safety tips from the Ottawa Police
The Ottawa Police Service is encouraging residents to stay vigilant, exercise caution, and take steps to protect themselves and their loved ones during this time of year.
Norma Reid of Kintail Court passes away
Norma loved her neighbours in Almonte, Ontario and on Kintail Court in Stittsville.
City of Ottawa holiday season schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season between Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, January 1.
Ottawa Humane Society urges pet owners to take caution during cold snap
With temperatures plunging downwards this weekend, the Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets — especially cats allowed to roam outdoors.
Your year-end financial checklist
As 2024 comes to a close, consider reviewing your current financial situation with the help of your Edward Jones advisor and our 2024 year-end checklist…
Fill the bus – holiday gift wrapping – live music – what a weekend that was
From the OC Transpo/Loblaw food drive, to fundraising for Chrysalis House by some gift-wrapping ladies to Sunday’s matinee concert by hometown guy, Jim Bryson, this past weekend was a busy time for many.
The Turcotte family extravaganza holiday display returns for final year – looking back
Shawn reminisced, “We have now raised over $175,000 for both CHEO and the Stittsville Food bank over the last four Christmas’s – amazing considering we started with an old station wagon and a tree!”
What transpired to bring the digital broadcast of Stittsville’s parade of lights to the community
Both long-time champions of the Stittsville community, with deep experience in the media broadcast and technology, Bengt and Jeff sought to enhance the parade experience…
Kanata resident celebrates $100,000 win with ticket purchased at Brown’s Your Independent Grocer
“It’s nice to be able to say I’ve won! This feeling is hard to describe. I think it’ll take a little time to process,” Michael smiled.
OC Transpo winter service begins December 22 – fare changes effective January 1, 2025
This winter, changes include bus service adjustments to get ready for the opening of O-Train Lines 2 and 4 on January 6, special holiday service, and changes to fares.
Looking for holiday reading – Ottawa Public Library reveals its most popular books in 2024
From exciting new releases to beloved classics, the lists offer something for everyone. Explore the selections and discover insights provided by OPL’s knowledgeable…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing the information that Stittsville residents should be made aware of from details of the City of Ottawa budget being passed on December 11th to the good news that Ottawa Council passed his motion to improve primary care…
Seven intriguing holiday traditions around the world you’ll want to adopt
There’s nothing quite like holiday traditions to celebrate your heritage and family memories. If you’re looking for a new tradition…
An open letter: Thank you to local businesses for support of the Stittsville Hall of Fame
We received tremendous support from many of our local business owners who helped us with no hesitation to make our evening a real success…