Lesley McKay

The season of sweater weather has fully arrived along with the cozy time of bonfires and fireplaces. This week Councillor Gower is sharing information about the upcoming 9runrun on October 17th that supports the First Responders Foundation. The Forestry Services' fall caliper tree planting program has begun. The next opportunity to cast your ballot for Advance Voting in the Municipal Election is October 16th. October is Children's Vision Health Month and the Councillor shares the Ottawa Public Health's helpful information. Councillor Gower shares information on the October 20th Committee of Adjustment (CoA) consideration of an application for a change to the rear yard of the warehouse at 5977 Hazeldean Road. As is usual, should you have an issue or question for the Councillor, do not hesitate to contact his office at the information provided below.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has notified Stittsville Central that they have released a Public Notice for an application received for a license to sell liquor.

Launched in 2018, the Goulbourn Museum continues to honour those who went before us with red remembrances of war. The Poppies of Goulbourn annual display is a visual reminder of Remembrance Day – of the military contributions made over the years by the men and women of Goulbourn while remembering our history as Ottawa's first military community.

Gregory Brown is the founder of Rock Out 4 Jack, a grassroots fundraising initiative based in Stittsville and is launching a new initiative to support his son Jack. Mission to a Million...

With advance voting days concluded, this week, Councillor Gower shares information about the October 26th Municipal Election Voting Day. Councillor Gower is not on the ballot, but remains able to serve you as Stittsville's Councillor until November 14th. The Ottawa Police Service (OPS), in an ongoing partnership with Safer Roads Ottawa, is renewing its urgent appeal to make road safety a priority. The Councillor says that “the data is encouraging” with regards to the recent OC Transpo fall service improvements. Should you require any assistance, please contact Councillor Gower's office at the contact information provided below.

The new boot brushing stations have been installed at high-traffic access points across RVCA conservation areas, giving visitors an easy way to remove soil and plant material from their footwear before continuing their adventure or visiting another natural area.

When the Eggleton family moved to Stittsville from British Columbia, Trevor introduced this evening of eerie and says, “As for this (2026) being my last year, I started this whole thing on a whim to do something for Stittsville. Being a smaller community it felt possible to come up with an event and be supported in making it work. And that was the case from day one.”

The Eastern Ontario Drama League has been supporting community theatre across Eastern Ontario since 1933. For more than 90 years, it has encouraged artistic excellence, theatre education and collaboration among theatre organizations throughout the region.

You may see a few snowplows on Stittsville streets as the orientation and training for municipal snowplow drivers has begun.

The Stittsville Village Association (SVA) celebrated a milestone of 25 Years at their October 15, 2026 Annual General Meeting. Several community members attended the meeting to show their interest in becoming a part of the SVA board. The public are always encouraged to attend the SVA meetings.