Loonie circle and a fun day brings Stittsville community together to support Jack Laidlaw
(On June 15th and 22nd, two fundraisers were held for Jack Laidlaw to assist with the research underway to find a cure for the rare genetic disease SPG4 that Jack…
Stittsville Lions and Wellings of Stittsville continue to make a difference – meet Hero and Lise-Marie
When Lise-Marie experiences a seizure, her head falls forward and her speech becomes barely audible and jumbled. Most bystanders wouldn’t notice this, but Hero does and his training quickly takes over…
Celebrate Canada Day in Stittsville
Celebrate Canada Day in your hometown and thank all of the volunteers and sponsors who have made these events possible. Celebrate Canada Day in Stittsville!
Teens work out for free, learn from fitness experts as part of GoodLife Teen Fitness
(Free gym memberships are available at GoodLife Fitness on Carp Road for teens all summer as part of the GoodLife Teen Fitness program. Teens can access 200 GoodLife Fitness clubs,…
Powerline safety: Three tips to keep safe while maintaining your yard this summer
It’s finally time to enjoy the outdoors, but with all that soaking up the sun comes a few safety precautions Ontarians should all be aware of…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From Canada Day events to play structures, transportation, developments, Councillor Gower updates the community on important news and issues. For further or more detailed information…
Summer at the Stittsville Library – hours and exciting programs for all ages
A friendly reminder that all library locations and library services will be closed on Monday for Canada Day – for more information on hours of operation…
An afternoon with Peter Atkinson – son of Gord Atkinson
(Gord Atkinson at his home in Stittsville while holding a copy of his book ‘The Golden Years of Entertainment’ published in 2016. Photo: Stittsville Central, Zach Mulder) The Stittsville Legion…
First Home Savings Account considerations for 2024
With the launch of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) in 2023, many Canadians opened accounts to start saving for their first home…
Lady Luck in full play at Wildpine’s Casino Day
Residents and staff were ‘all in’ for this second year of trying ‘lady luck’. Friends came by from the Stittsville Friendship Club…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society helps to rejuvenate front garden at Stittsville Legion
On Thursday, June 13, members of the SGHS joined with members of the Legion to get to work – once the weather had cleared for long enough to get work done.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
What a great weekend to get outdoors, but take caution as this week promises to be a very hot one. Follow Ottawa Public Health tips on how to stay cool. Councillor Gower’s notes for this week include…
Wildlife organization calls on city councillors to override staff report in favour of a non-lethal wildlife strategy with public accountability
Perhaps most concerning in the draft report is the lack of public engagement, oversight and accountability that is essential for an effective wildlife strategy.
Sacred Heart’s baseball team ends its season losing in the semi-finals
The team was made up of players from all different organizations across the city such as the Ottawa Nepean Canadians, Ottawa Patriots, and the Kanata Cubs.
Sacred Heart Co-Op Fair highlights the hands-on experience students receive from Stittsville businesses
The students we spoke to all commented that they were amazed with their experience gained and the skills they developed with the numerous Stittsville businesses involved.