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Stittsville’s first sweet, ooey, gooey Butter Tart Festival arrives on September 24
Butter tarts will be available to taste and for sale at Stittsville’s first Butter Tart Festival Market on September 24th at Village Square Park.
Zoning amendment for CRT Westwood at 5725 Fernbank Road going to Planning Committee
In April, 2021 a public meeting was held regarding the amendment and new development. The amendment is on the Planning Committee’s agenda for Thursday, September 22, 2022.
Ottawa to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on September 19 – what to expect
The Government of Canada will hold a national day of mourning on Monday, September 19 in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away on September 8. A commemorative ceremony will be held…
Council approves regulations for increased parkland and new policy for a citywide community benefits charge
The new Parkland Dedication By-law will deliver increased parkland from developments with greater density to better meet the population growth projected in the new Official Plan.
Long-time Stittsville United Church Minister Grant Dillenbeck retiring
After serving as minister at Stittsville United Church for over 17 years – and after 37 years in the ministry overall – Rev. Grant Dillenbeck is retiring as of Sunday, September 25.
Local artists donate to art auction in support of clean water programs in Indigenous communities
The auction proceeds will be donated to Water First, a charity which provides paid technical internships to Canadian Indigenous youth to learn to operate and maintain clean water equipment in their own communities.
Dr. Vera Etches provides update – information for the bivalent Omicron COVID-19 vaccines
The months ahead are expected to include circulation of several respiratory illnesses that may once again challenge systems with absenteeism and serious illness.
The volunteers continue their work grooming the gardens at Lee Boltwood Park
Last week from September 7-10, Brian Beattie, a member of the SGHS, retired and a photographer, spent a few hours each day at Lee Boltwood Park capturing the volunteers at work and the beauty of the flowers that are diligently being attended to.
City honours Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II participated in many Royal Tours since her reign began in 1952 and is the most traveled Monarch in the world.
First mosquito pools test positive for West Nile virus this season
Two mosquito testing pools indicate WNV is present in Ottawa; these are the first positive testing pools since the annual monitoring season began June 1, 2022.
Watch for municipal election signs in the community
Starting September 9, municipal election signs can be installed on streets and lawns across the City of Ottawa.
What’s new and happening in September at the Stittsville Library
The Stittsville Art Group has a display on the Art Space Wall at the Stittsville branch for the month of September. The beautiful artwork highlights the talent in Stittsville’s midst.
Nominations for the 2022 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards are open
The winners for the 2022 Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards will be announced during TiE Ottawa’s TiECON Canada Conference, on Friday, October 28.
Free tree giveaway will help to grow Stittsville’s tree canopy
The Stittsville Rotary Club members and Ecology Ottawa are partners again this fall in an important Tree Giveaway project on September 14 to continue planting Ottawa’s future tree canopy.
What does the first home savings account mean for new buyers?
The new tax-free plan to help more Canadians buy their first home and get into the housing market – basics you need to know…