Tag: stittsville
Stittsville Rotarians and Team Glen unite to support Earth Day during National Volunteer Week
With Earth Day falling during National Volunteer Week, it was a meaningful event for all who participated. Stittsville residents can be proud of what our community can achieve…
West Ottawa Soccer Club kicks off their inaugural season in the Quebec LS PRO semi-pro league
WOSC will be competing for the first time at the senior competitive level in Ligue 3 Québec (L3) as the teams begin their inaugural season.
Eleventh-hour maneuver to bypass public hearings on Bill 97 is anti-democratic – Open Letter
On behalf of the Watershed Conservation Coalition, a newly established group of seventy-four dedicated professionals with decades of service supporting local science-based and watershed resource management, we are writing to express our grave concerns…
Re-Read Used Books opens Riverside South location
The grand opening weekend was an incredible success, featuring local authors and a wonderful selection of books.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
May 22nd is Earth Day and there are two events taking place in which residents can participate: an Earth Day Clean-up and an All About Turtles Forum…
Canada Summer Jobs to bring in 100,000 work opportunities for Canadian youth
Canada Summer Jobs gives businesses the support they need to thrive while increasing the job market. On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Canada Summer Jobs program will be posting…
Orbiting the future – Lucy Hambly’s perspective on the Artemis II Mission
Earlier this week, we reached out to Lucy to gain her insights on the Artemis II Mission to share with our readers. We asked about mission priorities, the future of space exploration…
Jimmy’s Waffle World – A retreat in Stittsville
A chef by trade, Jimmy studied in California, worked as a personal chef for celebrities, and owned restaurants in the past. Starting a food truck became a new venture.
Minor earthquake near Shawville shakes the Ottawa-Gatineau area
At 12:36pm today, an earthquake occurred 20 kilometres northeast of Shawville, Quebec. Many reported feeling the shake throughout western Quebec and eastern Ontario. Beyond rattling homes, no damage or injuries have been reported.
Five self-published Canadian mystery writers shortlisted for the 2026 Toby Awards
The Toby Award is breaking down barriers and bringing us all one step closer to what really matters — and that’s excellence in writing, versus the mechanics of how a book gets published.
Ottawa Humane Society launches pet food drive to keep pets with their families
Pet affordability is a growing concern in our community. This pet food drive will help more pets stay with the families who love them. Making sure people can care for their pets…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Kids and youth across Stittsville are invited by Councillor Gower to take part in a new initiative that celebrates creativity and environmental responsibility for Stittsville’s Cleaning the Capital campaign…
Building for the future: new Catholic Schools coming to Stittsville
Scott Phelan is the Catholic School Board Trustee for Zone 1. The zone covers: Ward 6 Stittsville, Ward 20 Osgoode, Ward 21 Rideau-Jock.
The plight of critical insects – Pollinators the absolute MVP’s of life on Earth
Spraying to kill mosquitos creates long-term ecological and health damage. The healthiest, most mosquito-resistant yard is one that supports pollinators…
PSA: Military training at Connaught Range Primary Training Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
Residents may see and hear up to three CH-146 Griffon helicopters flying in formation from the
Connaught Range Primary Training Centre to refuel at the Carp Airport…