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COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower

New City special event by-laws approved by joint committees for Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services and for Public Works and Infrastructure

Goulbourn Museum holds annual general meeting and appreciation evening

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What does the New Wildlife Strategy protect? City puts beavers and beaver dams at risk in Goulbourn Wetland Complex – again!

Lesley McKayMay 3, 2025May 5, 2025

On April 22th, Earth Day, an impressive Community Forum was hosted by the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands. This forum was “to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands and the significance of…

Wildlife groups support wildlife strategy after critical changes made to staff report

Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife CentreJune 26, 2024June 30, 2024

(Every year, Dr. Roly Armitage who recently passed away, would pay tribute to the importance of beavers in our local wetlands with a Canadian flag proudly displayed on a beaver…

Wildlife organization calls on city councillors to override staff report in favour of a non-lethal wildlife strategy with public accountability

Lesley McKayJune 14, 2024June 17, 2024

Perhaps most concerning in the draft report is the lack of public engagement, oversight and accountability that is essential for an effective wildlife strategy.

Damian Piper gives a voice to Ottawa’s beavers

Lesley McKayJune 3, 2022June 5, 2022

While on assignment for The Fulcrum, the University of Ottawa’s English language newspaper, Damian was intrigued by a story about the City of Ottawa’s practice of killing beavers.

Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre pens strong letter to Mayor and Councillors on City beaver issues

Lesley McKayOctober 8, 2021October 8, 2021

We are writing to express the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre’s extreme frustration in our attempt to work with the City of Ottawa on Beaver issues.

City of Ottawa needs to stop killing beavers

Lesley McKaySeptember 27, 2021September 27, 2021

More than a decade ago, City Council directed staff to develop a Wildlife Strategy that “would facilitate and foster a more harmonious relationship with all wildlife.

The Stittsville wetlands beaver family may not survive if moved

Lesley McKaySeptember 7, 2021September 7, 2021

If the work starts during this timeframe and the beavers have had their kits and are moved – the family won’t survive the winter! Beavers are extremely territorial.

Coyote in the Fairwinds neighbourhood, near Khamsim street, mid-February.

Living with coyotes in an urban environment – Zoom presentation March 1

Lesley McKayFebruary 25, 2021February 25, 2021

In light of the recent Coyote sightings around Stittsville and the songs of the Coyote at night, especially in the area of the Trans-Canada Trail and Poole Creek corridor…

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14 Jan 25
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Stittsville Seniors' Social at the Stittsville Branch
30 Jan 25
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17 May
Open Table Community Dinner
17 May 25
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Jack’s Gala - Reaching for the Stars
24 May 25
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Bach to Gershwin - Kanata Wind Ensemble
24 May 25
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25 May
God\'s Garden - Children Liturgy - St. Thomas Anglican Church
25 May 25
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26 May
Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville - International Film Series
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Stittsville Library - Cook the Cookbook Club - Breakfast and Brunch
26 May 25
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26 May
Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville - International Film Series
26 May 25
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27 May
Stittsville Volunteer Awards evening
27 May 25
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