COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares his notes to keep the community informed of upcoming activities. This week we’ll hear about COVID testing, clothing donation boxes, an application for a new cannabis store…
Category: Community
Former Sacred Heart student chosen for mentorship program at U of T
It was a proud moment when Stittsville residents B.R. (Ravi) and his wife Renuka Ravishankar learned that their son, Amogh, has been accepted into the Mentorship Program at University of Toronto.
Halloween terrors churn up the spirit of Stittsville
All Hallows Eve is steeped in the long celebration of being a frightening night. The pandemic may have added to the oddities of the evening along with a blue full moon and clocks turning back…
Ottawa Parks and Rec services adapt to continue programming
The pandemic has served as a reminder of how important recreation and culture activities are to a community’s overall physical and mental health.
‘Ghoul-bourn Spook Show’ returns for three nights of fright
Since 2004, Joseph ‘Spook’ Carbonetto has been bringing his property back from the dead with his elaborate display of zombies, ghosts, gravestones, fog machines and so much more eeriness on All Hallows Eve.
Mandatory mask by-law extended to 2021 by City of Ottawa
The by-law for mandatory masks has been extended until January 2021 and may be extended further based on the status of the pandemic – coming under review every two months.
OPEN LETTER: Stittsville Business Association grateful for timely donation
The Stittsville Business Association recently received a donation for their support of local businesses, especially during these difficult times over the past few months.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Glen Gower shares some community notes on the upcoming City of Ottawa Budget; the new schools coming to our community; overnight roadwork at Stittsville Main and Orville Streets;…
McKhool & the Gang hosting kids Halloween zoom party
Halloween 2020 is bound to look a little different. Enter JUNO Award nominee and MASC artist Chris McKhool with an idea: a free Kids Halloween Zoom Party on Saturday October 31 at 6:00 pm…
Extendicare proposes long term care facility for 2510 Wellings Private
A Revised Site Plan Control application has been received by the City to construct a 4-storey 256-bed Extendicare Long Term Care Facility to be located at 2510 Wellings Private…
529 residential units and retail space proposed for 6171 Hazeldean Road
The City has received a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Plan of Subdivision Proposal application from the Zayoun Group Inc. for 6171 Hazeldean Road…
The pandemic puppy – a wise decision?
There has been a lot written lately about the so-called “pandemic puppy.” The story boils down to this: countless Canadians who are bored and lonely during the lockdown are rushing out to buy or adopt puppies, and when the health crisis is over…
Stittsville Business Association – time to come up with a game plan for Stittsville businesses
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) wants the province and city to use this time of restaurant closures to come up with a game plan for the local businesses.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower focuses his community notes on Halloween, an information meeting for proposed rezoning at 54 Springbrook Road, Campanale Homes clearing their land…
Ghostly Tales of Goulbourn – a Halloween lecture from Goulbourn Museum
Former Stittsville resident, S. Bernard Shaw, brought to life the true tales of 17 ghost stories that took place in Goulbourn Township over the past 100 years. His book entitled, “Ghosts of Goulbourn” was published in 2004.