There is no question that 2020 was a year of challenge for many, but through it all Stittsville Central brought you 458 uplifting stories from our Stittsville community. Our focus was not to dwell on what was occurring around the world, but on Stittsville and what brought smiles to the faces of residents. Through a few photos, we want to share with you the year that was. We also wish to thank you for your continued support and sharing your stories with us throughout the year.
January, 2020
West-Ottawa-Ringette-come-try-ringette-January-11-2020
CHEO-Dream-of-a-Lifetime-Home-Potters-Key-Stittsville-won-by-Sandra-and-Richard-Rahn-Munhall-January-2020
Napoli's-Cafe-Raises-$20K-for-community-January-2020
Stittsville-United-Church-Pilgrimage-to-Montreal-Jan-2-4-2020
Tracy-Facchin-Stittsville-Library-Hydroponics-Kids-Project-January-2020
February 2020
Stittsville-Lions-Effective-Speaking-Entrants-February-26-2020
Stittsville's-first-OLG-winner-for-2020-Super-Money-Multiplier_$250K_Giles-Day-of-Stittsville-February-2020
The-Crossing-Bridge-Residents-Association-brought-Groundhog-Day-celebrations-to-Stittsville-February-2020
West-Ottawa-Ladies-Chorus-(WOLC)-will-be-under-the-very-skilled-direction-of-their-new-music-director-Sosun-Suh-February-2020
West-Ottawa-Ringette-Coaches-game-February-9-2020
WORA-alumni-who-competed-at-the-2020-Ontario-Winter-Games-in-Orillia-from-February-27-–-March-1-2020
Avish-Shah-Pharmacist-and-owner-of-Whole-Health-Pharmacy-gives-a-sneak-peek-at-his-Use-of-Opiods-presentation-February-2020
Convey-Family-with-Shylo-Ashlee-Pallotto-of-Diabetes-Canada-Lion-Marilyn-Southall-after-the-family's-presentation-on-their-dog-guide-Feb-12-2020
Family-Day-February-2020-at-Johnny-Leroux-Community-Centre
Goulbourn-Township-Historical-Society-celebrated-Heritage-Day-in-Stittsville-on-February-15-2020-at-the-Stittsville-Public-Library
Marylin-Southall-of-the-Stittsville-Lions-Club-receives-Harry-A-Newman-Award-from-Diabetes-Canada-Feb-12-2020
March 2020
Stittsville's-Kevin-Johnstone-and-his-duo-partner-Rory-are-the-Dad-Jokes-Duo-who-brought-Dance-From-Home-to-local-kids-virtually-in-Stittsville-March-2020
Bell-Warriors-celebrate-65-years-of-all-inclusive-football-program-March-2020
Dr-Karen-Turcotte-of-Stittsville-shared-helpful-info-on-getting-through-this-pandemic-March-2020
Frederick-Banting-held-their-annual-Wellness-Day-March-12-2020
Goulbourn_Museum_brought-many-programs-to-children-virtually-during-the-months-of-the-pandemic-2020
Paint-the-Town-Yellow-Prism-Surgical-Eye-Suites-Scavenger-Hunt-March-2020
April 2020
The-Hambly-family-exhibit-won-the-‘My-Family-Is…’-Exhibit-Contest-held-by-the-Goulbourn-Museum-in-April-2020
Emanuele-and-Angela-Leonforte-generously-prepared-meals-on-end-for-Queensway-Carleton-Hospital-frontline-workers-April-2020
In-April-2020-the-Kanata-Stittsville-Kiwanis-fundraise-to-help-kids-with-acquiring-computers
In-April-2020-the-Knights-of-Columbus-Stittsville-took-their-local-fundraisers-online
Stittsville-Business-Association-support-essential-workers-and-businesses-Stittsville-Villa-workers-celebrate-SBA-provided-lunch-Stittsville-Villa-celebrating-the-SBA-provided-lunch-2-April-2020
Stittsville-Central-brought-you-our-list-of-Open-4-Business-takeout-delivery-for-Stittsville-Restaurants-April-2020
May 2020
In-May-2020-Stittsville-Youth-named-as-winners-in-Awesome-Authors-Youth-Writing-Contest-held-by-Ottawa-Public-Library
Ottawa_First_Responders_Day-was-celebrated-on-May-1-2020
Stittsville-Goulbourn-Horticultural-Society-took-their-annual-plant-sale-online-May-2020
Stittsville-welcomed-the-first-Market-at-the-Barn-market-opening-for-2020-May-28-2020
Students-parents-and-staff-raised-a-whopping-5,613.75-for-the-Stittsville-Food-Bank-in-less-than-one-week-May-2020
B.R.-Ravishankar-and-Joseph-Carbonetto-introduced-the-Stittsville-Strong-Coat-of-Arms-in-May-2020
Beth-Lewis-and-Andria:-Stittsville-Lions-Snack-To-Go-drop-off-items-for-frontline-workers-May 2020
In-2020-Alex-the-Fox-took-Stittsville-by-storm-and-Stittsville-resident-and-award-winning-local-photographer-Danielle-Barabé-Bussières-captured-the-beauty-of-Alex-in-photos
In-May-2020-Empties-poured-in-to-support-Jack-Brown-Rock-for-Jack
In-May-2020-Stittsville-was-introduced-to-the-painted-rocks-phenomenon
SMHA-GGHA Stittsville Food Bank Drive - May 16 2020
June 2020
In-June-2020-the-SBA-asked-Stittsville-Residents-to-Support-Local
Lorette-Thomson-owner-of-The-Little-Red-Spade-on-Stittsville-Main-brings-local-artistans-together-June-2020
Rick-Tiessen-with-his-designed-sign-Thank-You-Frontline-Healthcare-Workers-June-2020
Shop-Safety-of-Richmond-a-leader-in-safety-and-PPE-products-shared-their-history-June-2020
Stittsville-Glass-and-Signs-celebrated-a-milestone-of-20-years-in-business-in-Stittsville-June-2020
The-Goulbourn-Museum-went-virtual-for-the-2020-Doors-Open Ottawa-June-2020
Beth-Lewis-Marilyn-Southall-Lions-partnership-with-Wellings-of-Stittsville-for-Lions-Foundation-of-Guide-Dogs-Custom-June-2020
Colin-Simonds-ran-Stittsville-streets-to-raise-funds-for-the-Stittsville-Food-Bank-in-June-2020
Emily-Benckhuysen-sole-proprietor-of-Embellish-Hair-Studio-celebrates-as-her-hair-studio-turned-20-in-June-2020
July 2020
Sarah-Blakley-Front-Porch-Concert-Series-Organizer-presents-cheque-to-Crossroads-Children’s-Mental-Health Centre-for-a- $5,983.90-donation-from-Stittsville-residents-July-2020
Benny-&-Co-delivered-75-meals-on-Canada-Day-to-our-local-charities-July-2020
Canada-Day-went-virtual-for-July-2020-for-the-Stittsville-Village-Association-celebration
Pixie-Cram-a live-action-filmmaker-and-animator-who-lives-in-Ottawa-and-brought-Pragmatopia-alive-with-current-pandemic-July-2020
August 2020
Brandon-&-Begans-No-Frills-Opened-on-Hazeldean-Road-Stittsville-August-2020
Chris-Phillips-named-as-New-Exec-Director-of-Senators-Community-Foundation-Aug-12-2020
In-August-2020-Caroline-Sewards-It-Takes-a-Village-artwork-fundraiser-took-place-for-Rock-Out-4-Jack-Art-Sale-Silent-Auction
In-August-2020-the-Sultan-Family-opened-their-Sunflower-Trail-to-the-public-to-enjoy
In-August-2020-we-brought-you-the-history-of-The-Great-Fire-of-1870
Kathleen-Edwards-celebrated-her-Total-Freedom-Album-Launch-at-her-coffee-shop-Quitters-in-August-2020
Kiwanis-Kanata-Stittsville-Kids-4Kids-Talent-Showcase-went-virtual-August-2020
Vanessa-Banks-addressing-the-Stittsville-audience-on-her-Mission-to-El-Salvador-in-August-2020
With-the-Rock-our-4-Jack-bottle-drive-closing-in-on-$10K-Jack-shows-his-Love-August-2020
Benny&Co-teamed-up-with-Covered-Bridge-Brewery-for-a-fun-popup-event-in-August-2020
September 2020
In-September-2020-the-Stittsville-Table-Tennis-Club-encouraged-residents-to-stay-fit-by-playing
In-September-2020-we-gave-you-an-update-on-Erica-Wiebe-on-her-What-Moves-Me-on-the-Olympic-Channel
Official-Ground-Breaking-ceremony-with-Alan-Whitten-Huntington-Properties-Wendy-Bev-and-Barbara-Switzer-for-The-Switzer-on-Stittsville-Main-Street-September-2020
Premier-Doug-Ford-Recognizes-the-Stittsville-Business-Association-for-their-support-of-local-businesses-and-community-September-2020
Stittsville's-second-OLG-winner-Super-Set-for-Life_$1.5M_Glen-Newberry-of-Stittsville-September-2020
TV1-has-landed-the-first-broadcasting-rights-to-‘Stittsville-on-Patrol’-Christopher_Redmond_Benjamin_Milks_Stittsville_TV_Series_coming_2021-September-2020
36th-Annual-fundraising-walk-for-Guide-Dogs-took-place-on-September 20-2020 .
Bell-Warriors-2020-Jim-Wagdin-Scholarships-Winners-Ethan-Ryan-and-Daniel-Briere-September-2020
Benny&Co-teamed-up-with-Stittsville-District-Lions-Club-and-held-a-fundraiser-for-the-Stittsville-Food-Bank-September-2020
Eileen_Winters_accompanied-by-Stittsville's-bagpiper-Jordan_McConnell_takes-part-in-the-Kidney_Walk_September_27_2020
October 2020
Kiwanis-Club-of-Kanata-Stittsville-partnered-with-Staples-Kanata-Centrum-to-begin-a-local-school-supplies-program-October-2020
October-2020-Hazeldean-Pharmachoice-celebrated-its-Opening-Ceramony
Pierre-Poilievre-Allan-Ryan-and-Goldie-Ghamari-share-the-opening-day-enthusiasm-with-Liz-Ellworth-and-Jon-Martin-at-Maverick’s-Donuts-October-2020
Stittsville-Business-Association-welcome-sign-along-Hazeldean-Road-October-2020
Stittsville-United-Church-circa-2015-Turns-175-Years-October-2020
The-Goulbourn-Museum-brought-Ghosts-of-Goulbourn-by-S.-Bernard-Shaw-alive-in-October-2020
From-July-to-October-Kyle_Donaldson_collected-empties-for-the-Stittsville-Legion-Branch-618-and-presented-his-donation-to-President_Barb_-VantSlot_and_-VP_Tracey_Shultz-October-2020
In-October-2020-we-provided-a-list-of-all-Stittsville-pharmacies-offering-the-2020-flu-shot
In-October-and-November-Joseph_Spook-Carbonetto_toured-Stittsville-with-his-Haunted-Heritage-Walk-2020
Joseph-Carbonetto-brought-us-the-Ghoulbourn-Spook-Show-in-October-2020
November 2020
Stittsville-Haunted-Heritage-Tours-Scavenger-Hunt-Winner-Caitlin-Cooper-and-Family-November-2020
Stittsville-Legion-Remembrance-Day-wreaths-placed-by-the-three-levels-of-government-and-Stittsville-organizations-on-the-Stittsville-Cenotaph-November-2020
Stittsville-Lions-Diabetes-Awareness-Month-light-tree-in-blue-at-Village-Square-Park-November-2020
Stittsville's-third-big-winner-in-OLG-Encore-Lotto-$1M-Georgia-Gabriel-John-of-Stittsville-November-2020
The-Goulbourn-Museum-again-draped-their-building-with-a-Poppy-Exhibit-made-by-volunteers-in-November-2020
The-Stittsville-Business-Association-welcomes-three-new-businesses-to-Stittsville-November-2020
The-Stittsville-Lions-Club-light-up-the-Stittsville-Square-Park-November-2020
We-brought-you-the-story-of-fundraising-by-Pat-Cher-for-cancer.-Pat-works-on-her-painted-tiles-November-2020
Amogh-Ravishankar-Mentor-Ryerson-University-November-2020
Case-for-Cure-Camp-Banting-Stittsville-Lions-November-2020
In-November-2020-the-Stittsville-Business-Association-welcomed-4-new-businesses-to-Stittsville
In-November-2020-we-brought-you-the-emotional-story-of-Jaime-and-Mike-and-Taylor-Roberts-Mike-is-a-living-kidney-donor-to-his-wife-Jaime
In-November-2020-we-shared-the-story-of-Bob_Gondek-WWII-Veteran
Local-writer- Becky-McCoy-joins-Goulbourn-Museum-to-share-research-on-healing-charms-in-the-Ottawa Valley-November-2020
December 2020
OCTranspo-Loblaws-Fill-the-Bus-Food-Drive-for-the-Stittsville-Food-Bank-December-2020
Steve_Rooks_of_Stittsville_plays_a_tune_on_his_handmade_cigar_box_HOBO-guitar_that-he-has-introduced-to-The-Little-Red-Spade-on-Stittsville-Main-December-2020
Stittsville-Lions-Club-deliver-175-Christmas-gift-cards-from-Annual-Fundraiser-to-Stittsville-Food-Bank-December-2020
The-Griswold-Christmas-arrives-in-Stittsville-December-2020
The-outdoor-market-at-The-Little-Red-Spade-December-2020
The-West-Ottawa-Ladies-Chorus-bring-their-seasonal-music-online-December-2020
Warmstone-Family-Dentistry-received-the-inaugural-Thomas-Cavanagh-Business-Award-of-the-Year-December-2020
Beryle_left_and_Denise_right_are_raising_funds_for_the_Stittsville_Food_Bank_by_creating_original_handmade_items_to_sell_at_Wildpine_Retirement_Residence_and_The_Little_Red_Spade_December_2020
Chris-Scott-Real-Estate-partnered-with-Maverick's-Donuts-of-Stittsville-to-raise-funds-for-the-Stittsville-Food-Bank-December-2020
John-W-Egan-Empires-Gate-book-release-December-2020
Matthew-Roberts-named-2019-2020-Firefighter-of-the-Year-Ottawa-Fire-Service-December-2020
Napolis-Cafe-deliver-1400-homemade-cookies-and-225-Christmas-giftcards-to-frontline-workers-December-2020
The New Year is upon us and we wish you All the Best for 2021 – may it be filled with more great memories, health and happiness.