It has been brought to our attention by Responsible Dog Owners Canada (RDOC) that those people walking their dogs along the Shea Woods trails and the forest area, unfortunately, are not…
(Sultan Sanctuary Farm – field of sunflowers. All photos: Jessica Sultan) A drive down Flewellyn Road in the past week will have treated you to the sight of 8 acres…
(Responsible Dog Owners Canada (RDOC) Park Clean-Up Day. Photo: RDOC) It is that time of year again, when Stittsville’s local dog park needs a good clean. ‘Park Clean-Up Days’ are held by…
(Florence (left), John (right) and nurse, Lisa (middle) enjoy the animals at the Petting Farm – animals provided by Debbie and Ross McCaig. Photo: Amanda Paterson, Granite Ridge) At Granite…
HolliBell Foundation is a local charitable organization that helps rescued animals. It was founded by Heidi Bell and Caroline Hollingworth. In 2014, Heidi, created her charitable organization ‘Cupcakes for a…
Black legged ticks (also known as deer ticks) have increased in numbers in our part of the country this year. There have been several reported cases in Stittsville. With so…
(The Sultan donkeys – left is Jenny and on the right is Gina. Photo: Jessica Sultan) It was all set for July 4 at 9:00 am – Jenny and Gina…
(A close-up of a black bear. Photo: Canadian Wildlife Federation) As humans increasingly encroach on bears’ natural habitat and as bears increasingly become habitualized to humans, it’s no surprise that…
(The Sultan children celebrating ‘school is out’. Photo: Jessica Sultan) Life on the farm this past month has been very crazy – which is no different than usual. It feels…
(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…
(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…
(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…
If a rainbow leading me directly home to where I live is not a sign that I’ve made the right choice, I don’t know what is! Mid-May to mid-June has…
The HolliBell Foundation was formed when Heidi Bell and Caroline Hollingworth joined together to use their baking talents in “Cupcakes for a Cause”. Heidi had formed ‘Cupcakes’ in 2014 to…
Cardel Lemonade Standemonium — a local fundraiser taking place June 1 with children from all over Stittville. Hosted by the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Support Programs. A fun-filled fundraiser for local…
