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The battle of PTSD in Veterans – often overlooked
For many veterans, the transition to civilian life presents a variety of struggles, one of the most common and significant challenges being coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Stittsville Legion is accepting bursary applications for children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Veterans
As part of the Legion’s commitment to Veterans and their families, the bursaries can make a difference for Veterans’ families and offers the children an opportunity to further their educational goals.
Veterans’ commemorative street naming program honours the late Roger Griffiths for his service to Canada
When Stittsville’s Bob White submitted the nomination for the street name – Roger Griffiths Avenue – he ensured that Roger’s legacy and commitment to our community would be remembered.
Support the Stittsville Legion Branch 618 by donating empties – virtually
Stittsville resident Kyle Donaldson cares about the future of Legions in Canada and especially our own Stittsville Legion Branch 618.
West Ottawa Ringette U16A-McMinn share kindness for the holidays
(The West Ottawa U16A-McMinn Ringette team share some time with Santa. All Photos: West Ottawa Ringette) The West Ottawa Ringette U16A-McMinn team have been busy giving back to their community…
A preview of Stittsville’s Remembrance Day parade and ceremony
(PHOTO: Remembrance Day parade in 2016. Photo by Barry Gray.) The Stittsville Legion’s annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony happens on Sunday, November 11, 2018. Everyone is welcome to join…
5th Annual Ride for Disabled Vets is on May 12
The 5th Annual Ride For Disabled Vets is will be on May 12, 2018. It starts at Brown’s Independent in Stittsville. Registration is from 8:30am-9:45am, with riders starting at 10:00am. The…
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2017 in Stittsville
(ABOVE: Wreaths at the cenotaph. Photo by Glen Gower.)
Remembrance Day display pays tribute to veterans with PTSD
(PHOTO: A bagpiper plays in front of a backlt Remembrance Day display in front of Dennis Burton’s home on Flewellyn Road.) Dennis Burton is a Navy veteran who served Canada for…
Annual Ride for Disabled Vets set for May 13
(Above: Photo by Barry Gray.) The 4th Annual Ride for Disabled Vets event is a go for May 13, 2017. In 2016, 300 riders and $11,000 for Wounded Warrior Canada…
SATURDAY: “Mississippi Mills Valour Award Recipients of the Great War”
With Remembrance Day having recently taken place, “Forgotten Heroes: Mississippi Mills Valour Award Recipients of the Great War” will be the topic presented by the Goulbourn Township Historical Society November…
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2016 at the Stittsville cenotaph
Hundreds turned out today on a bright and blustery day for the annual Remembrance Day parade and ceremony at the cenotaph in front of Johnny Leroux Arena. All photos by Barry…
WE REMEMBER: Here’s what’s planned for Stittsville’s Nov. 11 ceremony
(Above: Veteran Lonnie Burse at the Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Stittsville Cenotaph. Photo by Barry Gray.) Here’s what’s planned for the Remembrance Day ceremony in Stittsville on Friday, November…
BATTLE BUDDIES: How Stittsville fundraising is helping veterans with PTSD
(PHOTO: Shawna Church Roy with her second service dog, Loki.) SHAWNA CHURCH ROY WAS WALKING BACK FROM SOME ERRANDS WHEN SHE SAW IT: flames shooting out the roof of her family’s house.…
The life and death of John Herbert Wall, WWII veteran
PHOTO: Herb Wall in Sicily, 1944 Canada loses about 50 World War II vets per day. Two weeks ago, Stittsville’s John “Herb” Wall was one of them. Wall passed away…