COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is seeking members for the Stittsville Diversity Advisory Committee who would be responsible for advising his office on community issues relating to diversity and anti-racism in Stittsville.
Focus on what you can control: Five steps to deal with rising costs
If you’re on a fixed income, or haven’t been able to increase your income, you’re probably noticing that the value of a dollar isn’t what it used to be.
Sustainable nutrition goals to help you through the year
Making goals is simple in theory, however we often set ourselves up to fail through overly restrictive plans that aren’t sustainable, and sometimes not even healthy!
Local singer-songwriter Tegan Pilon releases new music
Tegan is a singer-songwriter from Stittsville who has made a name for herself as a local talent and is branching out to reach a greater audience.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor assures residents that the LRT trains are safe with additional inspections and procedures now in place. At the Light Rail Sub-Committee held last week, OC Transpo responded to questions from the Councillor and others…
Gift of independence given to a special little boy – ADC Hartley finds his new forever home
Joanne realized that service dogs provide assistance like none other for children with health issues such as autism, seizures and mobility limitations to name a few. It was then that she had an incredible idea…
Two Starlight synchronized skating teams will represent Ontario at the 2023 Skate Canada Cup in Calgary
Skaters from across Ottawa are members of both the Novice and Intermediate teams who have a shared passion for the sport and the desire to compete on the national stage.
Sacred Heart High School’s annual charity Grads vs Teachers hockey game in support of Heart Month returns
The school’s student council organized the buy-out hockey game where students donated two dollars to get out of class and travel next door to the Cardel Recreation Complex to watch the friendly hockey game in support of Heart Month.
Looking for delicious, healthy and fast? Mad Radish is coming to Stittsville
Mad Radish is opening its Stittsville location on March 1st. The healthy fast-food restaurant offers hearty bowls, burritos, sandwiches, and other tasty treats.
Stittsville Lions and area clubs hold monumental meeting of donations
The February 8, 2023 meeting held at the Stittsville Lions hall was an evening of celebration and giving. There was a total of 27 Lions in attendance and an additional five participating virtually to hear the good news to be shared.
Sacred Heart co-op student Kaitlyn LeBoutillier is welcomed by Stittsville Central
We are pleased to welcome Kaitlyn (Katie) LeBoutillier to the Stittsville Central team for her co-op work placement until the end of June, 2023.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Adult volunteers are being sought by Councillor Gower to assist the Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville, along with his team, to begin a new initiative – a youth drop-in program…
Stittsville residents pack more than 300 shoeboxes for children in need
Children in need around the world to receive 415,000 gift-filled shoeboxes from Canadians, including Stittsville residents who helped to pack the shoeboxes…
2023 Ottawa draft budget – anticipated investments for Stittsville
Make no mistake, this is a tight budget,” Mayor Mark Sutcliffe told council as he presented the first draft budget of his term on February 1, 2023.
Team Ontario Ringette player Jalena Marelic competing for gold at Canada Winter Games
Stittsville ringette player Jalena Marelic is playing for Team Ontario at the Canada Winter Games. Hosted in PEI this year from February 18th to March 5th, the 2023 Canada Winter Games will bring together 3,600 athletes, managers, and coaches across 20 different sports for Canada’s largest multi-sport event.