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COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower

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Tag: Phil Sweetnam

Phil Sweetnam submits insightful comments on the proposed development at Hazeldean Road and Savage Drive

Lesley McKayJanuary 24, 2026January 25, 2026

Long-time business owner, Phil Sweetnam, shared comments he submitted to Colette Gorni, Development Review Planner for the Hazeldean Road/Savage Drive proposed…

Preserving Stittsville’s bur oaks in Fringewood North during development

Stittsville Central StaffJune 29, 2025June 29, 2025

This article sets out some of the challenges of trying to preserve trees where the tree roots have extended to adjacent properties where these properties have undergone urban development.

The jolly Coca-Cola Santa arrived in Stittsville to share his Christmas spirit at Brown’s YIG

Lesley McKayDecember 7, 2024December 8, 2024

The afternoon of Santa’s visit provided an opportunity to have your photo taken with Santa, have a seat in his big chair and whisper your Christmas wish list in his ear!

Poole Creek keeps flowing thanks to Your Forest Canada, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority and Unsmoke Canada

Lesley McKayOctober 18, 2024October 20, 2024

The latest clean-up on October 7th yielded approximately 500 pounds due to the presence of larger items and construction waste along Sweetnam Drive and close to Hazeldean Road…

Stittsville Central celebrates ten years of keeping our community informed, interested, and engaged

Lillian KnoopsAugust 11, 2024August 13, 2024

While rain poured down outside, the lounge at Wildpine Residence was filled with joy as the community celebrated the tenth anniversary of Stittsville Central.

Open Comment: Capital gains tax proposed increase

Lesley McKayJune 8, 2024June 9, 2024

The consumer price index (CPI) indicates inflation has caused the price of goods to balloon by 54.27% over the 20 year period from April 2004 to April 2024. Whatever the increase in an asset’s sale price…

Meet the nominees and recipients of the 2024 Stittsville Volunteer Awards

Lesley McKayJune 3, 2024June 9, 2024

The Stittsville Volunteer Awards highlight our remarkable community builders and the spirit of volunteerism — all are champions…

Long-time former Goulbourn Township CAO, Bob Townend, passes away

Lesley McKayApril 21, 2024April 22, 2024

On April 9, 2024, the Goulbourn community lost an admired and highly respected man – the longest serving Chief Administrative Officer for the former Township of Goulbourn, Bob Townend.

Own an EV? Easy and quick EV charging now in Stittsville

Lesley McKayMarch 23, 2024March 25, 2024

Charging an electric vehicle with ease just became more accessible in Stittsville with the opening of the new Shell station located at 5762 Hazeldean Road….

Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville installs another little lending library

Lesley McKayDecember 20, 2023December 23, 2023

This little library installation is on Bradley-Green Court, in the Fringewood North neighbourhood, and a Kiwanis Club’s initiative that provides accessibility to reading materials to young people.

Nominees honoured at Stittsville Volunteer Awards ceremony (Photos)

Lesley McKayJune 19, 2022June 23, 2022

The 2022 Stittsville Volunteer Awards recognized our community volunteers who contribute to a social environment that nurtures the well-being of all.

Stittsville businessman impressed with the Poole Creek infrastructure upgrade

Lesley McKayAugust 3, 2021August 2, 2021

Poole Creek, in the heart of Stittsville, is a vital and rare cold to cool water stream that sustains a unique ecological system of great environmental and recreational value to the community.

Offer of safe parking for equipment leads to donation for Stittsville Food Bank

Lesley McKayJanuary 12, 2021January 12, 2021

Direct Bore, an Ottawa company, has been installing new fibre optic cabling in the Fringewood neighbourhood. They recently found themselves needing a place to store their equipment safely overnight…

There are options for affordable home ownership in Stittsville

Lesley McKayDecember 20, 2020December 20, 2020

Phil Sweetnam is the owner of PBC Sweetnam Holdings and offers an option for home ownership for first-time home buyers or for those looking to downsize.

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Events

01 May
Sylvie Sabourin showcases the Beauty of Nature in photo exhibition
1 May 26
Stittsville
06 May
Kanata United Church Book Fair
6 May 26
Kanata
07 May
Beautifying the Stittsville Legion Garden - SGHS
7 May 26
Stittsville
08 May
Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville - K4K Talent Festival
8 May 26
Stittsville
09 May
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands - 3rd Annual Interpretive Walk
9 May 26
Stittsville
09 May
Calling all Vendors - St. Thomas Anglican Church
9 May 26
Stittsville
09 May
Mother’s Day FUNdraiser Market
9 May 26
Stittsville
09 May
Mother's Day High Tea - Stittsville District Lions Club
9 May 26
Stittsville
10 May
Stittsville Market @ The Barn Opens for the Season
10 May 26
Stittsville
11 May
West Side Pride - Annual General Meeting
11 May 26
Kanata
12 May
Stittsville Business Association - Coffee Collab
12 May 26
Stittsville
13 May
Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club Open House
13 May 26
Stittsville
13 May
Artemis II Crewmates coming to National Arts Centre
13 May 26
Ottawa
21 May
Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club Open House
21 May 26
Stittsville
23 May
Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club Open House
23 May 26
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