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What’s happening at the Stittsville Library
We’re really happy with the busyness in our branch one week into school holidays, many new people coming in to get library cards and children’s programs are well attended
From early roots to a park in their name – the Bradley family is a Stittsville foundation to be honoured
(In 1956, Silas Bradley opened Bradley’s Insurance on Main Street in Stittsville. In this photo taken in the early 1960s, were: (l to r) Silas, Mary Jane (nee Argue), Jean…
A Company of Fools returns to Stittsville with ‘The Tempest’
After two long years, A Company of Fools returns, presenting The Tempest, touring to over 40 local parks throughout Ottawa and beyond, including Alexander Grove Park on July 29th.
PHOTOS: Wasn’t that a party! 2022’s Canada Day in Stittsville an overwhelming success
The Stittsville Village Association (SVA) prides itself on hosting a family-friendly, community-driven Canada Day celebration.
19 people charged with impaired driving over the long weekend – Stittsville G2 driver charged
Over the long weekend, the Ottawa Police Service charged 19 people with Impaired driving related offences. Of the drivers charged, three were found to be impaired by drugs.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is providing his update for programs, local events and meetings taking place for the week of July 4-9, 2022.
Stittsville’s Canada Day 2022 promises to be one huge family party
Live, local entertainment, a teeming Family Fun Zone, and spectacular fireworks will be the three main pillars behind 2022’s Canada Day in Stittsville.
Mandy Hambly receives Mayor’s City Builder Award
Mayor Jim Watson and Councillor Glen Gower recognized Mandy Hambly with the Mayor’s City Builder Award for her dedicated work and community involvement.
Stittsville Front Porch Concerts gearing up for third year
Back for its third year, the Stittsville Front Porch Concerts event will fill the streets of Stittsville with life and song. Funds raised will go to the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre.
Park officially named for dedicated Stittsville resident Lee Boltwood
In 1965, Lee and Paul Boltwood were married. One year later in 1966, Lee and Paul left their beloved home province of British Columbia to set off in a new direction and their new venture in life.
The Boyd farmhouse has stood proudly in its place since 1872
The Boyd homestead is considered a building of significance of long-standing agricultural heritage in our area. It’s fate is still to be determined.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Stittsville Main Street Public Realm plan has been approved by the City’s Planning Committee (it goes to City Council on July 6th).
Stittsville Special Olympians return to the ice for training camp
(On June 4, 2022, the Special Olympics World Winter Games figure skating team participated in fitness testing at the PanAm Centre in Markham, Ontario for their first team training camp…
OCDSB announces name of new school in Fernbank community – Shingwaakon Public School
Participants indicated a strong sense of support for an Algonquin name, an important step in work towards reconciliation – Todd Thompson, Principal, Shingwaakon Public School.
Shiva Yan of Stittsville receives a Welcoming Ottawa Ambassador Award
“After almost 10 years since the inception of WOW, I am so proud of the work OLIP has done to make WOW such a successful initative,” Mayor Watson told the audience.