Author: Lesley McKay
The Poole Creek-Amberwood garden is put to bed for the winter
Started by the late Ross Connor over 30 years ago, the oriental themed garden is a legacy that lives on for the many walkers and cyclists of the Poole Creek Pathway.
Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis holding an open house
The Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis Club is an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests and they want residents to discover more about this non-profit organization.
Four incidents of hate graffiti in Stittsville being investigated by Ottawa Police – appeal for public’s help
The Ottawa Police Service Hate Crimes Unit is investigating four incidents of hate graffiti in Stittsville.
Stittsville artist Cecilia Troy exhibits her art at the Wall Candy Noir fine art exhibit October 22nd
If you are looking for something different to do on Saturday, October 22nd, look no further than the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park. The Wall Candy Noir upscale fine art…
Meet the candidates running for school board trustee in Zone 1
There are three candidates running for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and three candidates running for the Ottawa Catholic School Board in Zone 1.
Tour the food trucks at the inaugural Stittsville ‘off gluten’ food trucks tour October 20
Stittsville resident Mandy Hambly has been a strong advocate for everything Off Gluten. Mandy is on a mission to help others who experience this gluten-sensitive enteropathy…
myMarketing growing virtual economy for Canadian businesses crosses border to meet U.S. market demand
With this being Small Business Week, it was time for another update from the founders and young entrepreneurs of myMarketing, Mathew Paquet and Paul Michel…
Fall films finalized for the Stittsville Rotary International Film Series
The Film Committee of the Stittsville Rotary Club has now selected the final films in their fall International Film Series in collaboration with the film circuit of the Toronto International Film Festival.
Think, shop and support local for Small Business Week: October 16-22
For Small Business Week, October 16-22, 2022, celebrate the Stittsville business owners who work hard to provide you with essential services and local jobs. They are an invaluable backbone in…
Phishing scam underway for unpaid parking tickets warns City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa is warning residents about a phishing scam currently underway in the community. People are receiving text messages regarding unpaid parking infractions.
Bivalent shots for eligible Ontarians aged 12+ available October 17 – flu shots for 6 months+ coming November 1
With Health Canada approval of the Pfizer bivalent vaccine, the Ontario government announced that everyone aged 12 and over is eligible to get a bivalent COVID-19 booster dose starting Monday, October 17 if they have completed their primary COVID-19 vaccine series.
Fantastic ‘Fall Colours Walk’ at Blueberry Mountain – a seven wonder of Lanark County
One of the best places in Lanark County to witness a panoramic view of fall colours is from the top of Blueberry Mountain at cliffLAND – one of the highest points in Lanark County.
Meet your four Ward 6 Stittsville councillor candidates
Questions were posed of each candidate on affordable housing, transit service, volunteer firefighters, what is being heard at the door, and, what are each candidate’s priorities to improve Stittsville.
October is Library Month – special giveaways and activities coming up at the Stittsville branch
During Library Month, libraries across Ottawa celebrate the services, resources, and opportunities that they offer their communities.
Stittsville artist Ana Maria Rutenberg to host Art by Nena at Amberwood Gallery
“I love to explore mediums and ideas with a variety or art expressions from traditional and representational to free of expression and abstract”…