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Sci-fi, horror and fantasy lured a steady crowd to local author event

Lesley McKayJune 3, 2025June 6, 2025

Re-Read Used Books, in collaboration with the Main Street Café, brought local Sci-fi, Horror and Fantasy authors together during their May 31st afternoon event, organized by Monja De Luca, attracting…

A weekend with puppies for adoption, local authors and a fundraiser for SPG4 Research

Lesley McKayFebruary 10, 2025February 11, 2025

On February 8 there were many events taking place in Stittsville, but when we see puppies our hearts are stolen…

Support the Stittsville Food Bank with a 2025 JacintaPICS wildlife photo calendar

Lillian KnoopsNovember 3, 2024November 3, 2024

For the fourth year, local photographer Jacinta Cillis-Asquith is selling her wildlife photo calendars with profits going to the Stittsville Food Bank.

Attendees swooned for romance at Re-Read Used Books’ afternoon with talented local authors

Lesley McKaySeptember 24, 2024September 29, 2024

The afternoon featured authors: Kate Cole, Maggie North, Emily Murray, Renée Gendron, Mona Storm, Syren Nightshade, Caroline Richardson, Jennifer Carole-Lewis, with their special guest Joey Berry.

Clues found! Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tour has a winner

Lesley McKayNovember 28, 2020November 28, 2020

Since 2018, Joseph Carbonetto, Founder and someone always reaching out to support the community, has been operating the Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tour – this year there was a twist.

Stittsville United Church was packed. It was standing room only and voters were bursting out the door. Photo by Glen Gower.

Stittsville United Church Offers Meditation, Coffee and Community

Stittsville Central StaffOctober 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Stittsville United Church (SUC) has appointed a new Spiritual SPARK Director, Julee Pauling, for weekday community outreach. “SPARK” stands for spirituality, progressive, affirmative, relevant, and knowledge, and refers to activities…

Food stats from 2017 at the Main Street Cafe

FOOD: 94,000 eggs and 5,800 lbs of bacon

Stittsville Central StaffJanuary 21, 2018January 24, 2018

This chalkboard is on display at the Main Street Cafe with a recap of what they served in 2017: 94,000 eggs 21,000 lbs of potatoes 5,800 lbs of bacon 5,200…

Renee Saunders, owner of The Sweet Room Bakery Boutique on Stittsville Main Street. Photo by Barry Gray.

COMMENT: Local shops are part of our small-town charm

Glen GowerJanuary 23, 2016

(ABOVE: Renee Saunders, owner of the recently-opened Sweet Room Bakery Boutique on Stittsville Main Street. Photo by Barry Gray.) If Stittsville’s small-town feel is something that’s important to you, take…

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NOTEBOOK: Free ice cream & more, 6279 Fernbank, museum needs space

Glen GowerOctober 29, 2015November 6, 2015

FREE STUFF! Lois & Frima’s is giving away free ice cream on Saturday, October 31. It’s become an annual tradition to clear out their buckets of ice cream before going…

Car crashes into the front of the Main Street Cafe. Photo courtesy of Marc Monette

Car drives into Main Street Cafe (photos)

Stittsville Central StaffOctober 16, 2014June 28, 2016

A teenager learned the hard way that the Main Street Cafe does not have a drive-thru.  He drove his car into the front of the restaurant, smashing the windows. “Luckily it happened…

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Lies, Rumours, and Other Tales: Why Let the Truth Get in the Way of A Good Tale?
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21 Apr
Notes on a Japanese Garden - SGHS Monthly Meeting
21 Apr 26
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22 Apr
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands - All About Turtles
22 Apr 26
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23 Apr
2026 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
23 Apr 26
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24 Apr
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus - Spring Concert
24 Apr 26
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25 Apr
Healthy Aging Expo - Wellings of Stittsville
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West Ottawa Ladies Chorus - Spring Concert
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Stittsville Rotary Club’s International Film Series
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After 5 Exchange - Stittsville Business Association
30 Apr 26
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13 May
Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club Open House
13 May 26
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