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An afternoon with Peter Atkinson – son of Gord Atkinson
(Gord Atkinson at his home in Stittsville while holding a copy of his book ‘The Golden Years of Entertainment’ published in 2016. Photo: Stittsville Central, Zach Mulder) The Stittsville Legion…
First Home Savings Account considerations for 2024
With the launch of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) in 2023, many Canadians opened accounts to start saving for their first home…
Lady Luck in full play at Wildpine’s Casino Day
Residents and staff were ‘all in’ for this second year of trying ‘lady luck’. Friends came by from the Stittsville Friendship Club…
Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society helps to rejuvenate front garden at Stittsville Legion
On Thursday, June 13, members of the SGHS joined with members of the Legion to get to work – once the weather had cleared for long enough to get work done.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
What a great weekend to get outdoors, but take caution as this week promises to be a very hot one. Follow Ottawa Public Health tips on how to stay cool. Councillor Gower’s notes for this week include…
Wildlife organization calls on city councillors to override staff report in favour of a non-lethal wildlife strategy with public accountability
Perhaps most concerning in the draft report is the lack of public engagement, oversight and accountability that is essential for an effective wildlife strategy.
Sacred Heart’s baseball team ends its season losing in the semi-finals
The team was made up of players from all different organizations across the city such as the Ottawa Nepean Canadians, Ottawa Patriots, and the Kanata Cubs.
Sacred Heart Co-Op Fair highlights the hands-on experience students receive from Stittsville businesses
The students we spoke to all commented that they were amazed with their experience gained and the skills they developed with the numerous Stittsville businesses involved.
Ottawa Catholic School Board announces two new Stittsville schools funded by Ontario government
This decision is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of our Trustees, who tirelessly advocate for Catholic education and work closely with the Ministry of Education.
There is always something new at the Stittsville Library – check out these upcoming events and more
(A piece of art at the Stittsville Library currently being exhibited on the Art Space Wall by the students of Sacred Heart High School.) Get Your Summer Read On Day!…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
If you want to find out more about community safety, make sure you register to the June 13th Councillor Chat. Some of the other topics and news that Councillor Gower is sharing in this week’s notes…
On the Road 4 Mental Health takes Greg McPherson across southern Ontario promoting mental health and addictions awareness
Greg is amazed by the many stories he heard and the support he received from the communities and the many people he met during his journey…
Open Comment: Capital gains tax proposed increase
The consumer price index (CPI) indicates inflation has caused the price of goods to balloon by 54.27% over the 20 year period from April 2004 to April 2024. Whatever the increase in an asset’s sale price…
Changes coming to Ottawa Client Service Centres
The City of Ottawa advises residents about the upcoming closure and changes to in-person services at its Client Service Centres.
Goulbourn Museum news: new summer student, Doors Open Ottawa, AGM, volunteers honoured and more
May was a busy month at the Museum and June began with Doors Open Ottawa at which over 100 visitors came through the Museum doors…