Day of fun at Stittsville’s 2019 Canada Day party
(Photo by Barry Gray) The day began with Councillor Glen Gower’s breakfast for seniors organized by Hazeldean Gardens. With over 150 seniors awash in their red and white, the group…
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San Jose’s Mexican fiesta was éxito
The June 30th Fitness Day Party to benefit the Destiny’s Way Foundation (specifically autism) at Stittsville’s Village Square Park was a colourful afternoon. The fiesta was hosted by San Jose Mexican Foods — owned by…
Stittsville’s Heather Desjardins receives award for business people under 40
(The Open Door Educational Services Administrative Team, l to r, Leigha Brigham, Emily Dale, Heather Desjardins, Marla Ruta. Photo: J. Donald Lafontaine) The Ottawa Board of Trade (OBT) and the Ottawa…
MARS chocolate bars handed out at U-Rock’s annual awards night
It was a guaranteed night of entertainment for everyone who attended the annual U-Rock Music School’s awards night. The awards were handed out on June 22nd at The Brass Monkey. To…
Free OC Transpo rides for Canada Day
Transit is the best option for travelling to Canada Day festivities across the city, with no-charge service all day on OC Transpo and Para Transpo. A special holiday schedule will…
Safe cycling and distracted driving focus for police in July
The Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on cycling safety and distracted driving during the month of July. Cycling Safety — Between 2013 and 2017, there were 1,460 collisions involving…
59 students graduate from Frederick Banting Alternate School
(Natalie Perry receives the Governor General’s Academic Bronze Medal from Principal Patrick McCarthy for her outstanding academic achievements and highest average from a secondary school. Photo: Stittsville Central) On June…
Canada Day and more celebrations this weekend
This Canada Day long weekend take the time to celebrate the history of Canada and what it means to you. Whether you are staying in town, off to the cottage…
Public opinion requested for commemorative naming of Stittsville park – A.H. McCoy
Alfred H. McCoy, was a business leader in Stittsville and led the village in the progress of local recreation programs and facilities. Alf, as everyone knew him, was instrumental in…
Tomato seeds from the International Space Station now growing in Stittsville
(Astronaut Chris Hadfield with the tomato seeds in space. Photo: NASA) The ‘Tomatosphere’ is an experiment run by the University of Guelph and the Canadian International Space Agency. Sometimes the tomato…
OP ED: Want to volunteer – an absurd new fee put in place for background checks
The majority of organizations and community groups rely on volunteers to produce successful events, sports teams, and quality of life — why would the Ottawa Police Services Board vote to charge…
Stittsville’s 2019 Canada Day ramping up to be one big family party
(PHOTO: Canada Day fireworks in Stittsville. Photo by B.R. Ravishankar.) Live, local, entertainment, a teeming Family Fun Zone, and spectacular fireworks will be the three main pillars behind Canada Day…
Great turn-out for Jo-Jo’s Fun Day in Stittsville
(Members of the Kassis family, who organized the successful Family Fun Fair, pose with Councillor Glen Gower on June 22, 2019 in Stittsville. Photo: Stittsville Central) The Kassis family, owners…
Stittville Village Association call out for volunteers – Canada Day
Every community event is successful because of the commitment of volunteers. This year is no exception! The Stittsville Village Association is asking for your contribution of a few hours of…
OC Transpo summer changes effective June 23rd
OC Transpo’s summer service starts Sunday, June 23. Schedule adjustments and seasonal reductions will reflect the lower demand for service as the school year ends and customers take vacations. Customers…