Ottawa By-law provide dog park etiquette and signage clarification
In the City of Ottawa, dogs must be on-leash and under control at all times, unless they are on private property or in a designated off-leash area. Parks can provide…
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Spin4Kids fitness fundraiser helps kids with autism, intellectual disabilities get active
Day-long Spin4Kids events are happening across Canada to raise money that will support physical activity programs for kids with intellectual disabilities and autism. GoodLife Fitness on Carp Road is participating…
Daughter of Canada’s last POW Nagasaki bomb survivor to speak at Stittsville United Church
Roslyn Franken, daughter of two unlikely survivors of World War II, will be giving an inspirational Remembrance Day presentation about her parents’ life story as told in her book, Meant…
The weekend is here again – from pumpkin patches to Budget 2020 – events not to be missed
(A fall pumpkin patch in a farmer’s field located on the Huntley Road on route to Richmond. Photo: Janice Bain) The Halloween season is upon us and there are a…
Open house November 2 at Moore Chiropractic Health Centre
(Photos: Google maps) Moore Chiropractic Health Centre is having an Open House on Saturday November 2nd from 10:00 to 2:00. This is a great opportunity to come and meet all…
Councillors holding joint public consultation for Ottawa’s 2020 draft budget – October 30th
Residents will have several avenues in the coming weeks to provide feedback on Ottawa’s draft 2020 budget. City Councillors have organized a series of multi-ward sessions where residents can share…
Photos – Weekend events provide captured moments
Just great to see the Goulbourn Fire Department antique fire engine back on the road! The 9runrun found 2,000 participants taking part in the 10th Anniversary of this run that…
2019 Parade of Lights date quickly approaching – call for floats and volunteers
(Photo: Barry Gray) What makes a successful parade? Floats, music and volunteers. This year the Parade of Lights is taking place on Saturday, November 30th at 6:00 pm. Mark your…
9runrun, a doggie walk-a-thon and history – a few events for this weekend and important events beyond
With the weekend weather prediction bringing us sunny autumnal weather, it should be perfect to get out to support and take part in the many events being held across Stittsville.…
9runrun celebrating 10th anniversary year with remarkable number of participants
It was 10 years ago that the 9runrun began as a half-marathon – an event to support emergency services personnel in our area, while promoting community health and fitness. In 2010,…
From 1820 to present: timely historical presentation on the electoral Carleton district – Goulbourn Township Historical Society
(L to R, Colonel George Thew Burke – aka Shaun Peppy and the Duke of Richmond – aka Robin Derrick) Shaun Peppy, Richmond resident and Vice-President of the Goulbourn Township…
The Little Red Spade – not what you might expect
There was a time when I would go to Arnprior, Almonte or the like to explore the quaint shops offering quality craft and gift items. Now I only have to…
Ottawa and friends rally to #SaveTwinElm rugby park
(Photos by Twin Elm Rugby Park) #SaveTwinElm is taking its best shot in a national contest in an effort to raise funds to bring this beloved facility up to code…
Ottawa Police Services focusing on impaired and distracted driving over Thanksgiving weekend
Over this Thanksgiving long weekend, Ottawa Police Services, traffic and frontline workers, are focusing on behaviours that put drivers, passengers and other road users at risk, referred to as “The Fatal…
Local happenings for Thanksgiving weekend
Thanksgiving is the first family gathering of the autumn season and Canadians have a lot to be thankful for. Celebrate the kick-off of autumn by making new memories with family…