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We Remember: a Remembrance Day like none in the past for Stittsville Legion
Remembrance Day is a deeply emotional time for some and thought provoking for others. On Remembrance Day when we honour our military and veterans (past and present)…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s another week and Councillor Glen Gower shares some community notes on the temporary closure of Huntmar Drive; new crossing guards; a Canada Post pilot project; and his November 17 webinar…
A Remembrance Story: Veteran carries physical reminder of Second World War
On Remembrance Day this year, many Canadians will be reflecting on the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Among those will be war amputee veteran Bob Gondek…
Stittsville Business Association supports local – 3 new businesses receive welcome plaques
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) recently brought a new initiative into play – welcoming new businesses to Stittsville. The SBA has reinstated a program that the former Goulbourn Township Council…
Light up Stittsville in blue for Diabetes month
Blue lights now shine on a Diabetes selected tree in the Village Square Park to honour those living with the disease thanks to the Stittsville District Lions Club.
34th annual national capital writing contest – entry time
Are you a talented writer looking for an outlet to share your story or poem? In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Authors Association, the National Capital Branch invites all writers…
Ottawa Police seek assistance to identify suspect in Stittsville/Kanata thefts
The Ottawa Police Service is investigating thefts of activism/social justice signage that occurred overnight from July 22 to August 18, 2020 in Stittsville and Kanata.
Property taxes up 3% – money coming to Stittsville
Expected funding from the province for COVID-19 related expenses will assist in keeping property taxes at three percent for 2021 (approximately $110 per household)
Community outdoor rinks to open under new operational modifications
Working closely with City of Ottawa staff, outdoor rinks are maintained by volunteers and community groups who provide this service to various neighborhoods across Stittsville.
Becky McCoy shares the history of healing charms
Local writer, Becky McCoy, is joining Goulbourn Museum to share her research on healing charms in the Ottawa Valley.
Stittsville Lions holding Case for Cure bottle drive to benefit kids with Diabetes
November is Diabetes Month in Canada. With this in mind, the Stittsville District Lions Club is holding their bottle drive for Camp Banting…
Councillor Gower: What the City is doing to control expenses during COVID-19
Stittsville Councillor Glen Gower has recently held a virtual Q&A on the upcoming draft City budget and provided the opportunity for residents to provide comments by participating in his budget survey. He further explains to Stittsville residents…
Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville partner with Staples to raise funds for school supplies
Looking to the future and the betterment of children’s lives, the Kiwanis Club of Kanata-Stittsville partnered with Staples Kanata Centrum to begin a local school supplies program.
Crime Prevention Week – November 1-7
This year’s theme, “Serving Ontario, Protecting Communities”, will connect Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officers with residents to show individuals and groups…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares his notes to keep the community informed of upcoming activities. This week we’ll hear about COVID testing, clothing donation boxes, an application for a new cannabis store…