Category: Community
Stittsville’s Ottawa Short Mat Bowls Club receives appreciable funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
Since 2018, interest has increasingly grown for the sport and the Stittsville club has expanded from a mere 12 players to a current membership of about 40…
Wounded Warriors partner with Ottawa Fire Services providing mental health supports
Through this partnership, Ottawa firefighters, front line members, and their families will gain access to Wounded Warriors Canada’s wide range of culturally specific mental health counselling programs…
Algonquin co-op student Eirini Katsika is welcomed to Stittsville Central
For five years, Stittsville Central has been proud to support the many young writers in the Algonquin College Media and Communications program. Through our collaboration with Algonquin College…
2024 tax facts: What you need to know
Be sure to stay informed about any changes to tax rules and consult with your Edward Jones advisor or tax professional to ensure you’re receiving accurate and up-to-date information…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower has collaborated with the Ontario Provincial Police to host a community-wide information evening on anti-fraud and scam prevention. The event is free and takes place on March 26…
Stittsville’s U-Rock Music School hosts their annual winter concert at the Brass Monkey
On Sunday, February 25th U-Rock held its annual winter concert called Spring Blast to showcase their students at the Brass Monkey in Bells Corners.
Stittsville’s Special Olympians skate to winning 7 medals at National Winter Games
(On March 3rd, Stittsville’s Special Olympians arrived home from the 2024 Special Olympics National Winter Games held in Calgary, Alberta. We were pleased to meet with the group at their…
A Kiwanis long-time vision fulfilled with the opening of the Stittsville Youth Centre
(On February 29, 2024, the Stittsville Youth Centre officially opened its doors. Proud to bring this youth centre to Stittsville were Kiwanis members Ron Barr, past-president Glynn Kneebone, and President…
Stittsville Village Association – welcome new faces to the board and the directors slate
(The Stittsville Village Association held their Annual General Meeting at Hazeldean Gardens in February 2024 at which a new Board and Directors were elected. Photos: Phil Sweetnam) The Stittsville Village…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower shares comments on the recent hydro outage; he provides information and links to events being celebrated in March…
Klondike Derby: A day of outdoor challenges an invigorating event for Carleton Area Scouting
In Carleton Scouting, the Klondike Derby is a day long event held every February. The first Derby was held in 2005. The event is named after the Klondike Goldrush.
Air Canada Fan Flight sends local youth to Nashville for Senators game
This year’s Air Canada Fan Flight program sent 13 year old Clark to Nashville to cheer on the Ottawa Senators as they took on the Predators.
Are you a post-secondary student with a love for history? Goulbourn Museum is hiring!
Are you a post-secondary student looking for a one-of-a-kind work experience this summer? Goulbourn Museum is hiring…
Share the joy of outer space in March with Lucy Hambly
From the March equinox to the implication of a Paschal Full Moon, here are some of March’s most anticipated astronomical phenomena and rocket launches…
Local author Peggy Blair is guest speaker at the March Probus Club of Western Ottawa meeting
The March 12th Probus Club of Western Ottawa gathering promises attendees will be drawn to the process of mystery writing and getting a novel published. Peggy Blair, a local author who has penned five suspense novels…