West Ottawa Ladies Chorus bring the music of movies to Wellings of Stittsville
The WOLC entertained the Wellings residents with a wonderful performance overflowing with vitality and warmth sharing the music for their upcoming spring concerts.
Discover your potential with the Ottawa Youth Week 2026 Leadership Competitions
Get first hand insight into decision-making, leadership strategy, and the real-world challenges facing multiple sectors in Ottawa.
Ottawa Police Service has officially migrated to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1)
NG9-1-1 replaces the current, aging analog infrastructure with a modern digital platform that is more reliable, secure and better able to support enhanced location and data…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor invites the community to celebrate Stittsville’s Paralympian, Collinda Joseph, a 2026 Wheelchair Curling Gold Medallist, at a celebration being held on April 4th.
Share the joy of outer space in April with Lucy Hambly
From the rescheduled launch of Artemis II to the oldest meteor shower ever observed, here are some of April’s most anticipated astronomical events…
The 2026 Canadian Ringette Championships kick into action
Over 900 athletes among 50 teams, including our local West Ottawa Wild, will compete for national championships this week from March 29th to April 4th.
Laura Wade’s ‘The Watsons’ – witty and inventive comedy on the stage at Kanata Theatre
Playwright Laura Wade transforms Austen’s fragment into a playful theatrical adventure filled with sharp humour, unexpected twists, and thoughtful reflections on…
Protecting our environment – five ways to be sustainable
Sometimes it can feel like anything you do won’t make a dent in helping protect the environment, but every small act helps create a better world.
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands to host Earth Day Community Forum – All About Turtles
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are considering rolling out a turtle conservation program for the Goulbourn Wetland Complex and Poole Creek…
New streamlined licensing process proposed for food and hospitality businesses
Food premises that offer entertainment, such as live music or dancing, would benefit from a more streamlined licensing process and cut red tape for home‑based businesses…
Government of Canada extending financial supports for post-secondary students
The federal government will continue to help make post-secondary education affordable for students by maintaining the 40% increase to grants for…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On March 27th, residents can register for the 2026 Spring Cleaning the Capital Campaign – let’s lead the city again and show our community’s pride.
Spring registration for Cleaning the Capital approaches – come help bring in a green and healthy spring
Every person makes a difference, so register and come participate in the cleaning projects between April 15 and May 31.
250 acres of wetland protected through work of RVCF, city and multiple ecological partners
With this addition, RVCF now owns 2,986 acres of conservation lands across the watershed and supports the protection of another 5,570 acres in partnership with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
How the high gas prices are tied to the U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran
Iran has been blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the busiest channel for shipping oil in the world, significantly reducing the number of ships passing through.