Announcements

Artists & Authors in the Park May 26

Get ready to celebrate some of the area’s most talented artists and authors as they gather in the Village Square Park to display, discuss and sell their creative works. May 26, noon until 5 pm. Activities for adults and children, including a visit from Mayor Jim Watson, author readings, story time with the Ottawa Public Continue Reading

Message from Ottawa Police Services

Break and Enter Concerns: Issue: Recently, various door to door salespeople have been reported in the Stittsville/Kanata area. There have been complaints of aggressive sales techniques and questionable tactics (including false claims or data) to encourage residents to purchase. As with any purchase, do your own research to determine if this product is suitable and Continue Reading

Meeting Regarding the New Landfill Proposal

The SVA Executive Committee will be holding a special executive meeting on Thursday, March 21st at 7:00 pm at the Johnny Leroux Community Centre. The SVA needs to assess its position and provide comments in light of the Ministry Of Environment Review of the Environmental Assessment for a New Landfill Footprint at the West Carleton Environmental Continue Reading

Rain Barrel Sale

Thank you to everyone who ordered a rain barrel through this year’s SVA fundraiser in partnership with rainbarrel.ca. Pre-orders are now closed, but thanks to the gracious support of Stittsville Sobeys, we have been able to order several dozen extra barrels that will be sold in the store. Barrels are $55, with $10 from each Continue Reading

Carp Dump Environmental Assessment up for comments

The public is encouraged to submit their comments on the undertaking, the Environmental Assessment, and the Ministry Review until March 29th, 2013. To review the necessary information regarding the EA you may go to the following links http://wcec.wm.com/resources.asp or http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/environment/en/industry/ assessment_and_approvals/environmental_assessments/projects/STDPROD_082900.html Also visit http://www.nodump.ca/ for more information. Please send comments to:  Charlene.Cressman@ontario.ca  & minister.moe@ontario.ca Should you Continue Reading

SVA Meetings

The Stittsville Village Association will usually meet every second Thursday of every month at 7pm. Meetings will be held at the Community Room at Sobeys in Stittsville. Everyone is welcome. Next meeting is on April 11, 2013.

Petition for a Public High School

If you are interested in having a public high school in Stittsville, you may help by signing a petition that will be submitted to the Ontario government on March 15, 2013. You can sign the petition at the Office of Stittsville P.S., Goulbourn M. S. and Goulbourn R.C. The petition is also available online. For Continue Reading

Parade of Lights Nov. 24 Stittsville Main Street

Mark your calendar! The Parade of Lights takes place November 24th, 6:30 pm. Contact Marilyn Jenkins for information about registering a float. The SVA’s annual Parade of Lights is a community favourite, drawing thousands of spectators along the parade route. Each year, dozens of beautifully decorated community floats set the tone for Santa’s much anticipated arrival at Continue Reading

Annual General Meeting Nov. 22nd.

The SVA will hold its Annual General Meeting November 22nd at 7:30 pm in the former council chamber at Goulbourn Town Hall, 2135 Huntley Road. The agenda will include election of officers for 2012/2013, voting on proposed changes to the SVA Constitution (details below), issues raised by those in attendance, and the presentation of reports Continue Reading

Villagefest Silly Dogs & Kids Contest

Villagefest is coming soon (Sept. 29th)! One of the fun activities planned for this year’s celebration is a SILLY DOGS & KIDS contest. Categories are: Biggest Paws, Fluffiest Ears, Longest Tail, Best Dressed, & Best Dog/Owner Look Alikes. There will be prizes for both owner and dog in each category. Showing and judging will occur between 12:00 and Continue Reading