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History Centre at Goulbourn Museum named in honour of John Curry
Long-time Stittsville resident, historian and journalist John Curry was recognized with an honour for which he would be proud, yet humbled. The newly created History Centre at the Goulbourn Museum was dedicated in John’s name.
Stittsville community remembers John Brummell with fond memories and photos
Seldom did an event take place in Stittsville or Goulbourn that was not covered and photographed by John Brummell. John Brummell will be sorely missed.
John Curry receives Lifetime Achievement Award posthumously from the Federation of Citizen’s Associations of Ottawa
In recognition of his book ‘Richmond’s Got Spirit’, his many videos about Goulbourn’s history, in addition to his many years as owner and editor of The Stittsville News, the Federation of Citizens’ Associations of Ottawa (FCA) honoured John Curry with their Lifetime Achievement Award…
John Curry honoured by Stittsville Rotary Club with a commemorative brick
Family, members and friends gathered to honour John Curry, a true gentleman and pillar of our community…
Ottawa Catholic School Board fills trustee position following John Curry’s death
A long-time member of St Patrick Parish in Fallowfield, de Kemp has had a 30-year affiliation with the OCSB.
Memories and stories shared for Stittsville icon John Curry
It was with a heavy heart that we learned the news on the morning of February 5 that John Curry has passed away the previous evening a month after his 75th birthday.
John Brummell loses his oldest, dearest, best friend
John Brummell and John Curry were long-time best friends for 40 years. Not only did they work side-by-side to bring us the stories in the Stittsville News…
Open Letter: In Memory of John Curry
I am writing this letter today on behalf of myself and my colleagues at the Stittsville Business Association. I also think that much of what is shared in this letter will resonate with many others in our community as well.
NOTEBOOK: Roundup of recent anniversaries, achievements
A few things across our news desk this week… BUSINESS ANNIVERSARIES We’ve heard of two local businesses with anniversaries this past week. Michael Blackie’s NeXT restaurant celebrated five years in…
IN DEPTH: John Curry carries on, despite the demise of the Stittsville News
(PHOTO: “The Two Johns”. Longtime Stittsville News reporters John Curry (left) and John Brummell at City Hall in January 2017. Brummell received a Mayor’s City Builder Award after his retirement…
APT613: Interview with editor of the new Kanata-Stittsville Community Voice newspaper
Nickie Shobeiry interviews Patrick Uguccioni, the editor of the Kanata-Stittsville Community Voice. It’s a new bi-weekly newspaper that will be delivered to homes in the area via Canada Post starting…
CBC: Interview with Stittsville News editor John Curry
This week, the final issue of the Stittsville News was published after 60 years in print. CBC Radio’s Jessa Runciman interviewed longtime editor John Curry (pictured above) on In Town…
An open letter to Stittsville clubs, groups, and associations
The last edition of the Stittsville News will be delivered to homes this week. As I’ve written previously, this is a major loss to the community. Over the past few…
LETTERS: Lamenting the loss of the Stittsville News
We’ve been deluged with comments and letters from our readers about the demise of the Stittsville News. Here is a sample of what you’ve been saying. The last edition will…
COMMENT: Turning the page on the Stittsville News
“That daily experience of seeing your local places, names and events creates a kind of resonance and connection and investment with where you live. Canadians pay a lot of lip…