Wholesome return for volunteer work at Goulbourn Museum
Families will learn about the heritage vegetables and the history of community gardens, and best of all, get to take home the fruits of their labour! Pack a lunch and make this a fun and wholesome family activity and outing.
Stittsville’s inaugural “West Side Pride” celebration is a great success!
On July 22nd, Stittsville hosted the first-ever West Side Pride event, a Pride celebration for the West End! The event brought in guests from Stittsville and Kanata as far as outlying areas such as Kinburn, Dunrobin, Carp, Arnprior, Pakenham and Renfrew.
Kenny Caceros and Richard Domino officially open their doors at The Strength Collective Stittsville!
When asked about his excitement leading up to the grand opening, Kenny Caceros, who has lived in the Stittsville area for a long time, says “It’s nice to have something where I can provide value and give back to the community, so it really excites me to be able to share this with a lot of friends and family.”
The donations are tallied and Stittsville Front Porch Concert Series surpasses previous years
So many people commented that it’s an event they look forward to, or that it’s their favourite way to kick off the summer. Thank you for raising money in support of community mental health.
Important wetlands now protected by the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust
The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust’s protected new property is a hidden gem of great ecological significance and home to a diverse range of plant, butterfly, bird, amphibian, reptile, and mammal species, including 16 species at risk.
Goulbourn Museum seeking heritage enthusiasts to join 2023 museum board
The Board currently has three vacancies and is seeking members of the community who share a pride in Goulbourn’s heritage to join the Museum Board.
New Women’s Pro Hockey League to launch in 2024
The Professional Women’s Hockey Player’s Association and Premier Hockey Federation have just announced the launch of a new, unified professional women’s hockey league.
Celebrate 20 years of conservation with MMLT and Lake 88!
It’s an exciting year for MMLT – our 20th anniversary – and to celebrate, this year’s Radiothon will feature interviews from a few founding members of the land trust.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower will not be providing community updates in Stittsville Central until the beginning of August as he will be taking some time off for vacation. In the interim, he wanted to ensure that residents are kept up-to-date…
What are the pros and cons of joint ownership with adult children?
Make your estate plan more efficient – hold investment accounts and real estate jointly with adult children, but there are also risks associated with joint ownership…
How to prioritize women’s health – today and every day
Taking the time to put yourselves first is important – not only for your mental well-being but for your overall health, too. In fact, empowering yourselves to take care of your body can make a world of difference in how we function…
What’s up at the Stittsville Library? Summer reading and activities
Make the Stittsville Library your go-to this summer! Just a friendly reminder that Sunday hours will be paused for the months of July and August…
Charges laid: Police seeking witnesses to a serious assault in Wyldewood Park
The Ottawa Police Service West Criminal Investigations Unit has charged two youths involved in this serious assault. Both youths were charged with aggravated assault and theft…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Canada Day has passed and what a great time enjoyed by Stittsville residents celebrating at the many events around our community. This week, Councillor Gower addresses community safety and shares…
PHOTOS: Stittsville’s Canada Day weather posed a challenge for 2023 – but the events outshined the conditions
Thankfully, the warnings and watches disappeared, the day of celebration for 2023 continued with fireworks lighting the night sky over Stittsville to the delight of residents.