Nominations open for the 2025 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
April 26, 2025 is the date to have your nominations submitted for the annual Stittsville Volunteer Awards hosted by Councillor Glen Gower. The Stittsville Volunteer Awards are an opportunity to highlight…
Open letter – Team Canada win and true Canadian leadership
The Four Nations Hockey Tournament was more than a hockey win. It came at a pivotal time for our country.
Adventures await: Get ready for the City’s summer day camps
Make this summer an unforgettable, fun adventure for your kids by registering for the City of Ottawa’s day camps. Registration is Thursday, February 27 at 9 pm.
Women of Influence celebrated by local historians and GTHS at Stittsville Library
On February 15th the Goulbourn Township Historical Society (GTHS) celebrated the women who have influenced and contributed to the communities in our area from the 1800s to present times.
Stittsville Legion is accepting bursary applications for children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Veterans
As part of the Legion’s commitment to Veterans and their families, the bursaries can make a difference for Veterans’ families and offers the children an opportunity to further their educational goals.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is pleased to say that his Family Fun Day saw hundreds of residents attending and he thanks everyone for coming out.
Professional Writing among 37 programs at Algonquin College in danger of suspension
Help to advocate for the arts by signing the petition to save the Professional Writing program at Algonquin College.
Hockey Night in Stittsville – the battle of the Stittsville Town League outdoors style
(The six teams of the Stittsville Town League played last week’s three hockey games at Icelynd Skating Trails on February 12, 2025. The Molson and OWLS teams seen here faced…
Celebrating our Canadian Flag for 60 years – Stepping back to a winter’s night in 1964
The momentous occasion to sew the flag had taken place on November 6, 1964 when Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson requested that three original flag designs (which Mrs. O’Malley helped to prepare) be completed and sent to him at Harrington Lake…
Ottawa Humane Society announces more support for pet owners in crisis
(On February 13, 2025, four puppies were found in a Barrhaven park, and three dogs were found outside of West Hunt Club’s Audi dealership, only steps from the Humane Society’s…
How do politics affect the financial markets?
Like many Canadians, you may wonder how politics affect financial markets. You may also wonder whether you should change your strategy based on political events.
Stittsville District Lions Club relaunches the effective speaking competition for 2025
This is the largest competition in Canada and is supported by the provincial Ministries and Boards of Education. It will take place on Wednesday, March 12th…
A weekend with puppies for adoption, local authors and a fundraiser for SPG4 Research
On February 8 there were many events taking place in Stittsville, but when we see puppies our hearts are stolen…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Attending a workshop last week, Councillor Gower shares the release of new data on homelessness in Ottawa from the 2024 Point-in-Time Count that is concerning and outlines the actions that the City…
GTHS celebrates Goulbourn & Local Women of Influence
‘Goulbourn & Local Women of Influence’. GTHS, during the month of February, is recognizing these women who added so much to our local history.