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The Little Red Spade offers something different at each Makers Market

Lesley McKayJune 18, 2021June 18, 2021

You can find many locally made gifts for that special someone or even yourself! Father’s Day is on June 20th and you are sure to find the perfect gift for Dad at the Makers Market this Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.

What ‘Red’ status means for local businesses: everyone’s had enough!

Lillian KnoopsMarch 20, 2021March 24, 2021

Ottawa entered the provincial Red-Control status at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, March 19. Naturally, for many of Stittsville’s beloved local businesses, this means the need to adjust once again…

Outdoor Artisan and Makers Markets Kicks Off Another Season on Saturday

Lillian KnoopsMarch 18, 2021March 24, 2021

Saturday, March 20th marks the unofficial beginning of the season for the “Outdoor Artisan and Makers Markets” hosted by The Little Red Spade. Even better? This first market is free for vendors!

Vendors brave the weather at The Little Red Spade Christmas Market

Lesley McKayDecember 13, 2020December 13, 2020

The weather was not in the favour of the various vendors, or customers, participating in the last Christmas Market at The Little Red Spade on December 12, so we decided to help them out.

Former military engineer creates magic in the world of the cigar box guitar

Lesley McKayDecember 11, 2020December 11, 2020

Stittsville resident, Steve Rooks, was in the British Military Regiment of the Royal Engineers. Retired in 2016, he decided to cross the pond…

Sewing and fundraising keep ladies of Wildpine busy

Lesley McKayDecember 9, 2020December 9, 2020

Their lives are filled with visions of, and surrounded by, tote bags, gift bags of all sizes and aprons. Two energetic seamstresses, Beryle and Denise, who reside at Wildpine Retirement Residence…

The Little Red Spade promotes local and Canadian made with outdoor market

Lesley McKayJune 29, 2020

The owner of The Little Red Spade (TLRS), Lorette Thomson, had selected unique events and workshops for her inviting and quaint gift shop in 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic reared…

Winter walk along Poole Creek. Photo by Barry Gray

In light of the COVID-19 situation – Stittsville events happening and cancellations

Lesley McKayMarch 13, 2020March 13, 2020

(Winter walk along Poole Creek. Photo: Barry Gray) In light of the arrival of COVID-19 in the Ottawa area, some of the events planned for this weekend have been cancelled,…

The Little Red Spade – not what you might expect

Janice BlainOctober 14, 2019October 14, 2019

There was a time when I would go to Arnprior, Almonte or the like to explore the quaint shops offering quality craft and gift items. Now I only have to…

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Lies, Rumours, and Other Tales: Why Let the Truth Get in the Way of A Good Tale?
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21 Apr
Notes on a Japanese Garden - SGHS Monthly Meeting
21 Apr 26
Stittsville
22 Apr
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands - All About Turtles
22 Apr 26
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23 Apr
2026 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
23 Apr 26
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24 Apr
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus - Spring Concert
24 Apr 26
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25 Apr
Healthy Aging Expo - Wellings of Stittsville
25 Apr 26
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West Ottawa Ladies Chorus - Spring Concert
25 Apr 26
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27 Apr
Stittsville Rotary Club’s International Film Series
27 Apr 26
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Stittsville Rotary Club’s International Film Series
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After 5 Exchange - Stittsville Business Association
30 Apr 26
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Calling all Vendors - St. Thomas Anglican Church
9 May 26
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11 May
West Side Pride - Annual General Meeting
11 May 26
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13 May
Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club Open House
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