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		<title>MAY 25: Health Care Equity in Action</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Originally published May 9, 2026 La version française suit Join us in person to learn more about OPH services as well as their efforts to enhance health equity, diversity, and inclusion! Representatives from Ottawa Public Health will deliver a presentation on some of the key services they offer. The session will also look at some [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Originally published May 9, 2026</em></p>
<p><em>La version française suit</em></p>
<p>Join us in person to learn more about OPH services as well as their efforts to enhance health equity, diversity, and inclusion!</p>
<p class="elementToProof">Representatives from Ottawa Public Health will deliver a presentation on some of the key services they offer. The session will also look at some of the more recent work led by the Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) team. Come join the discussion on how to advance equitable and inclusive health outcomes in our community.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/health-care-equity-in-action-tickets-1989228822958?aff=oddtdtcreator"><em><strong>Register here!</strong></em></a></p>
<p><strong>Event details:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Date</strong>: May 25, 2026</li>
<li><strong>Time</strong>: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM</li>
<li><strong>Location</strong>: Stittsville Library (1637 Stittsville Main Street)</li>
<li><strong>Speaker</strong>: Karim Mekki, Supervisor, Community Engagement, Ottawa Public Health (additional speakers to be confirmed)</li>
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<p class="elementToProof">Health equity means that all people (individuals, groups and communities) have fair access to health care – regardless of race, social status, gender, age, language, or ability.</p>
<p>This session is open to everyone and will offer a valuable opportunity for residents to learn more about how health equity and inclusion are being addressed at the local level. Community members, organizations, and anyone with an interest in health care and diversity are encouraged to attend.</p>
<p><em>We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to fully participate. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email </em><a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca"><em>glen.gower@ottawa.ca</em></a><em> or call 613-580-2476.</em></p>
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<h2>25 mai : L’équité en santé en action</h2>
<p>Joignez-vous à nous en personne pour en apprendre davantage sur les services de Santé publique Ottawa (SPO) ainsi que sur ses efforts pour améliorer l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion en santé!</p>
<p>Des représentants de SPO présenteront certains des principaux services qu’ils offrent. La séance portera également sur certains des travaux récents menés par l’équipe Équité, diversité et inclusion en santé (EDIS). Venez participer à la discussion sur la façon de promouvoir des résultats en matière de santé équitables et inclusifs dans notre communauté.</p>
<p><strong><em>Lien d’inscription à venir!</em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Détails de l’événement :</strong></p>
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<li><strong>Date </strong>: 25 mai 2026</li>
<li><strong>Heure</strong> : de 19 h à 20 h</li>
<li><strong>Endroit </strong>: Succursale Stittsville (1637, rue Stittsville Main)</li>
<li><strong>Conférencier</strong> : Karim Mekki, superviseur, Engagement communautaire, Santé publique Ottawa (conférenciers supplémentaires à confirmer)</li>
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<p>L’équité en santé signifie que toutes les personnes, les groupes et les communautés ont un accès équitable aux soins de santé, peu importe leur race, leur situation sociale, leur genre, leur âge, leur langue ou leurs capacités.</p>
<p>Cette séance est ouverte à tous et à toutes, et offrira aux résidentes et aux résidents une occasion précieuse d’en apprendre davantage sur la façon dont l’équité et l’inclusion en santé sont abordées à l’échelle locale. Les membres de la communauté, les organisations et toute personne ayant un intérêt envers les soins de santé et la diversité sont invités à y participer.</p>
<p><em>Nous nous efforçons d’organiser des événements inclusifs et accessibles auxquels tout le monde, y compris les personnes en situation de handicap, peut participer pleinement. Pour demander des mesures d’adaptation ou pour toute question sur l’accessibilité, veuillez envoyer un courriel à </em><a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca"><em>glen.gower@ottawa.ca</em></a><em> ou composer le 613-580-2476.</em></p>
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		<title>Upcoming events in Stittsville</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Send your event info to glen.gower@ottawa.ca May 2026 May 1-30: Sylvie Sabourin Photo Exhibition Be sure to visit the spectacular imagery captured by local photographer, Sylvie Sabourin, at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main Street. Sylvie was born in France before moving to Canada in the early 1980s. Photography has [&#8230;]</p>
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<h2>May 2026</h2>
<p><strong>May 1-30: Sylvie Sabourin Photo Exhibition</strong><br />
Be sure to visit the spectacular imagery captured by local photographer, Sylvie Sabourin, at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main Street. Sylvie was born in France before moving to Canada in the early 1980s. Photography has always been her passion. She captures the wonders of nature, be it in their smallest details or in a more panoramic way. She has exhibited in Canada and in the United States in numerous venues, Her photographs hang in a number of private collections in different provinces of Canada and in France. As a testimony to the beauty of Nature, she has recently published a book titled Emotions that presents a year of the life of Nature on a portion of the TransCanada trail near Stittsville, Ontario.</p>
<p><strong>May 13, 21 &amp; 23: Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Open House</strong><br />
The Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club at 2135 Huntley Road is holding three open houses in 2026: May 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., May 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and May 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. You are welcome to drop in for a few minutes to meet members and get a feel for the game. Please wear flat soled shoes. Email <u><a href="mailto:goulbournlawnbowling@gmail.com">here</a></u> to register. For further information on this, please visit, <a href="https://www.goulbournlawnbowlingclub.com/">Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club</a></p>
<p><strong>May 23: Community Yard Sale</strong><br />
Come visit the Community Yard Sale at the Stittsville United Church, 6255 Fernbank Road, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and find that elusive treasure! There will be a community family barbecue, a date square bake off, as well as a United Church Women Treasure Table!  Got some stuff to sell? Rent a table for only $20! Bring the whole family; there&#8217;s something for everyone!  For further information, please contact, <a href="mailto:lauraamisson@hotmail.com">lauraamisson@hotmail.com</a></p>
<p><strong>May 23: Friends of Stittsville Wetlands Spring Cleaning the Capital</strong><br />
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands will be participating in the Spring 2026 Cleaning the Capital Campaign on Saturday, May 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands have registered for two cleanup projects in Stittsville to improve wetland health. The first clean-up will start at the observation platform on the Trans Canada Trail, overlooking the headwaters of Poole Creek, and will work east ending at Westridge Drive. The second clean-up will start at Stittsville Main Street and follow Poole Creek to Westridge Drive at Abbott Street West. For further information, please visit, <a href="https://www.friendsofstittsvillewetlands.com/">Friends of Stittsville Wetlands</a></p>
<p><strong>May 23: Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society Plant Sale</strong><br />
Be sure to drop by the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticultural Society Plant Sale in the parking lot of the Frederick Banting Alternative School, 1453 Stittsville Main Street. The sale will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Lots of perennials, biennials and native plants that come from local gardens some vegetables and herbs. Cash only, with prices ranging from $2 to $20. For further information, please contact, <a href="mailto:sghorticultural@gmail.com">sghorticultural@gmail.com</a></p>
<p><strong>May 24: &#8220;A-Choired Afternoon&#8221;</strong><br />
Come enjoy this musical event featuring several local choirs including the Goulbourn Male Chorus at St. Thomas Anglican Church, 1619 Stittsville Main Street, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will also be an organ-piano duet and a solo by Sophia Pierce who has performed at the Senator&#8217;s Hockey games. The proceeds of this event go to Multifaith Housing Initiative which works with partners to build affordable housing. For more information, please visit, <a href="https://stthomasstittsville.ca/events/a-choired-afternoon--92/2026-05-24">A Choired Afternoon</a></p>
<p><strong>May 24: Estate Planning</strong><br />
In this session presented by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA), you will learn about the process of Estate Planning, key ideas, and resources. Various Estate Planning tools will be discussed, such as Powers of Attorney, wills, joint accounts, gifting, and a trust. This session will be followed by a Q&amp;A. The event runs from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main Street. Registration is required. For further information, and to register, please visit, <a href="https://booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/estate-planning-17">Estate Planning | Ottawa Public Library</a></p>
<p><strong>May 25: Health Care Equity in Action</strong><br />
Join us in person on May 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Stittsville Library, 1637 Stittsville Main Street, to learn more about OPH services and their efforts to enhance health equity, diversity, and inclusion! Representatives from Ottawa Public Health will deliver a presentation on key services they offer. The session will also look at some of the more recent work led by the Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) team. Come join the discussion on how to advance equitable and inclusive health outcomes in our community. Register<a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/health-care-equity-in-action-tickets-1989228822958?aff=oddtdtcreator"> here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>May 25: Rotary Club International Film Series</strong><br />
The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville will be presenting their Winter Film Series throughout the next few months. Series Pass costs $60.00 with all 4 films being screened at Landmark Cinemas, 801 Kanata Avenue. Films being presented are; February 23: Sentimental Value, Norwegian/English with subtitles, March 30: Uiksaringitara (Wrong Husband), Inuktitut with subtitles, April 27:  DJ Ahmet, Macedonian, Turkish, English with subtitles, and May 25: The Nine Lives of Barbara Dane, English. For tickets, please contact <a href="mailto:sburt@uwaterloo.ca">Sandra Burt</a></p>
<p><strong>May 29: Stittsville Village Association Trivia Night<br />
</strong>Join us for a fun-filled Trivia Night at Amberwood Lounge and Eatery, 54 Springbrook Drive, at 8:00 p.m. and help support your community and raise money for the Stittsville Village Association, so that they can continue to put on amazing community events! Don&#8217;t miss out on this opportunity to show off your trivia skills and contribute to a great cause. Get your tickets <a href="https://forms.gle/a1dNP3QZduMXJUqW9" data-outlook-id="4e277dad-9bf8-4579-adbe-7626306e4099">here </a>You can enter a team of 6 &#8211; 8 players or if you come with a small number join a team at the event! Dinner reservations can be made for 6:30 p.m. by contacting ALE directly at (613) 831-2442 or <a href="mailto:info@aleottawa.ca" data-outlook-id="d0003986-d79e-40c0-8c39-a991e05e0980">info@aleottawa.ca</a></p>
<p><strong>May 30: A Celebration of South Asian Arts and Culture</strong><br />
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of South Asian culture at the National Arts Centre, 1 Elgin Street, as Desi Dhamaka returns to the stage with an even bigger celebration of South Asian creativity and community. Enjoy beautiful performances on stage featuring dance and music, experience the colours and energy of South Asian culture, and explore a lively community market showcasing crafts, jewelry, design, and more. Bring your friends and family and join us for an afternoon of art, culture, and connection. This performance will be held in the Peter A. Herndorf Place and admittance to this event is completely free! For further information on this, please visit, <a href="https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/41136">Desi Dhamaka | A Celebration of South Asian Arts </a></p>
<p><strong>May 30: War Brides; A GTHS Event</strong><br />
Join the Goulbourn Township Historical Society for a special presentation on the remarkable stories of war brides—women who left their homes and families behind to start new lives in Canada after wartime. This engaging event will explore the experiences, challenges, and contributions of these women, whose journeys helped shape communities across the country. The presentation starts at 1:00 p.m. at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main Street. All are welcome to attend and learn more about this important chapter in our shared history. For further information, please visit, <a href="https://www.goulbournhistoricalsociety.org/">www.goulbournhistoricalsociety.org</a></p>
<p><strong>May 30: Jack&#8217;s Gala; Reaching for the Stars</strong><br />
Anna and Richard Laidlaw from Stittsville are parents to three young boys—Jack (8), Scott (6), and Tom (4). They are reaching out in hopes that you will consider supporting their family’s annual fundraising event, Jack’s Gala: Reaching for the Stars, which will take place on May 30 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata. They are currently seeking sponsors, donations to the live and silent auctions, and for guests to join them for this event, to help the family reach a cure for our son. The event will include live music, guest speakers (including astronaut Dr. Dave Williams!), photobooths, a balloon pop, both live and silent auctions and more! For further information and to donate, please visit, SPG4 Cure: <a href="https://blugenes.org/spg4-cure/">https://blugenes.org/spg4-cure/</a> (Canadian tax receipt provided upon donation)</p>
<p><strong>May 30-31: Giveaway Weekend<br />
</strong>The City of Ottawa is on a mission to reduce waste by encouraging repair and reuse—and to support that, we’re bringing back Giveaway Weekend! Join the city-wide treasure hunt on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. Place your gently used, unwanted items at the curb with our multilingual free sign and let someone else give them a second life. Then, explore what your neighbours have put out because their trash may be your treasure!  <span data-contrast="none">Learn more at </span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/Giveaway"><span data-contrast="none">ottawa.ca/Giveaway</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong>May 31: Walk for Dog Guides<br />
</strong>For 41 years, Canadians have come together through the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides to witness journeys unfold — from hope into independence. Every Dog Guide partnership represents growth, patience, and transformation. Help restore independence and transform lives. Join the Walk for Dog Guides and be part of a national movement creating life-changing partnerships for Canadians living with disabilities. The Walk starts at 170 Castlefrank Road.  Registration is 12:00 p.m. and the walk begins at 1:00 p.m. For further information on this, please visit, <a href="https://www.walkfordogguides.com/">Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides</a></p>
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<h2 aria-hidden="true">Ongoing Events</h2>
<p><em>*Note: During the holidays, schedules for weekly events are subject to change. Check with the event organizers for more information.</em></p>
<p><strong>Every Sunday: Market @ The Barn<br />
</strong>We’re back for the 2026 season! Fresh coffee, homemade pizza, fresh sourdough bread, baked treats, artisan goods, pastured meats, bath &amp; body products… all brought to you by incredible local vendors who pour their heart into what they do. Add in live music and fresh and air you’ve got your new favourite weekend routine for the season. We can’t wait to welcome you back. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 6154 Abbott Street East. Rain or shine. Pet friendly. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/themarketatthebarn">More info.</a></p>
<p><strong>Every Saturday: Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrun (<em>depending on the weather &amp; trail conditions</em>)</strong><br />
The Ottawa-Carleton Trailway parkrun starts on the Trans Canada Trail by the dog park pathway entrance near Shea and Granite Ridge, and will run along Robert Grant to Bobolink and back. There are no road crossings on the route. This is a 5km run suitable for all ability levels. The event runs every Saturday at 9:00 a.m. For further information, please visit<a href="https://www.parkrun.ca/"> parkrun Canada</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Every Wednesday: Euchre @ Stittsville United Church</strong><br />
Enjoy an afternoon of euchre with fun, fellowship and refreshments sponsored by the United Church Women, held each Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Lower Hall at Stittsville United Church, 6255 Fernbank Road. Proceeds from this event are used to support various charities in our area. Everyone welcome. For further information, please contact <a href="mailto:blamb05@sympatico.ca">blamb05@sympatico.ca</a></p>
<p><strong>Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: St. Thomas Clothing Drop-Off</strong><br />
St. Thomas Anglican Church, located at 1619 Stittsville Main, accepts gently used clothing, footwear, bedding and towels every Monday through Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. Please do not leave clothing after these hours. They will accept clothing with no holes, rips, or pet hair and take all sizes, shoes, boots and outerwear. If you would like to volunteer with set-up, sorting or takedown, please call 613-836-5741. Please note, Food bank members get first day, and then it is open to the public. All proceeds go to the Stittsville Food Bank.</p>
<p><b>Mondays until June 8: Creative Writing Program for Teens</b><br />
This program is hosted by the Stittsville Creative Writing Group at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main, and led by an adult group member. Participants, ages 13-17, meet on the second Monday of the month for a series of lectures, activities, and writing exercises.  It&#8217;s an extension of the existing adult writing group with the goal of fostering creativity and literacy in the next generation, and inspiring future writers. <a href="https://booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/creative-writing-program-teens">Registration required.  Mondays, Feb 09, 2026 &#8211; Jun 08, 2026 &#8211; 6:30 p.m.</a></p>
<p><strong>Tuesdays until May 12: Babytime at the Stittsville library</strong><br />
Stories, rhymes and songs for babies and a parent or caregiver at the Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library, 1637 Stittsville Main. 0-18 months. No registration required. Tuesdays, Apr 14, 2026 &#8211; May 12, 2026 &#8211; 10:30 a.m. &#8211; 30 minutes. <a href="http://biblioottawalibrary.ca">biblioottawalibrary.ca</a></p>
<p><strong>June 1- August 31: Lemonade Standemonium</strong><br />
Lemonade Standemonium 2026, is a community- and youth-driven fundraising initiative taking place across Ottawa this summer in support of the Ottawa Cancer Foundation. From June 1 through August 31, residents, families, and community groups are invited to host lemonade stands, with 100% of proceeds directly supporting free programs and services for individuals and families impacted by cancer in our region. This initiative provides an accessible and meaningful opportunity for residents—particularly young people—to engage in community-building while contributing to a cause that affects so many in Ottawa. Importantly, all funds raised remain local, ensuring a direct and tangible impact within our community. For more information, please take a look at the <a href="https://support.ottawacancer.ca/site/TR?fr_id=1160&amp;pg=entry">website!</a></p>
<p><strong>Ongoing: West Side Pride Vendor Registration</strong><br />
Vendor registration for the 2026 West Side Pride Community Fair is now open! Please fill out the <a href="https://forms.gle/z7GWTrsQVknAhZ5n9">Vendor Application Form</a> to apply for a space in the Community Fair and please also take the time to review the important information for vendors in the <a href="https://westsidepride.ca/docs/2026%20West%20Side%20Pride%20Community%20Fair%20Information.pdf">Community Fair Handbook</a> including vendor classifications, vendor fee pricings, and the rules and expectations for vendors on site at the event. Both of these can also be found and accessed on this <a href="https://westsidepride.ca/community-fair.html">website</a>.  This year&#8217;s festival will again be at Alexander Grove Park 10 Warner-Colpitts on Saturday, July 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Community Fair is a great opportunity to show your support and solidarity and to engage and promote yourselves with our local 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the local community at large. Last year&#8217;s festival was a great success with more than 40 vendors participating!</p>
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<h2>June 2026</h2>
<p><strong>June 1-30: Let&#8217;s Bike Month<br />
</strong>Organized by EnviroCentre, Let’s Bike Month encourages people to bike for transportation and track the environmental impact of cycling instead of driving! Whether you already bike everywhere or want to try for the very first time, everyone is welcome to join. Councillor Glen is participating once again this year, and he’s set up a group for Stittsville residents. Go to <strong> <a href="https://app.letsbike.ca/t/6a0b7fc4c2945">letsbike.ca</a> </strong> to sign up, and join “Team Stittsville”. Logging your bike journeys throughout the month of June gives you the opportunity to win daily prizes donated by local businesses.</p>
<p><strong>June 6: Nannipat&#8217;s Lemonade Crusade</strong><br />
Everyone&#8217;s favourite lemonade stand is back for our 8th year! Having raised over $13,000 for the Ottawa Cancer Foundation since 2019, we hope you will join them once again to help more people! Come out and have some fresh lemonade, lunch from the BBQ and enjoy some time with friends and family while supporting the Ottawa Cancer Foundation. This event runs from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Fringewood Park, 38 Woodwind Cresent. The rain date is Saturday June 13. If you can&#8217;t make it out, please consider donating <a href="https://support.ottawacancer.ca/site/TR/Lemonade/Lemonade2026?pg=team&amp;team_id=1560&amp;fr_id=1160&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawRxmUxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETEwZVBwYjRWV3dPZ2lmcnF2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtlC8n4iigC_EkJaN107VY4cmy3AlThB9KxsN_lvIyP7s7LhKrX_qQ-jdlM8_aem_XfBn9Xzneyo3d8XTSRVYfg">here</a></p>
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<p><strong>June 6: Sable Run Community Street Sale</strong><br />
Come out to the Community Street Sale on Sable Run in West Ridge, Stittsville. The sale will run from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm. with a rain date of June 7. This annual Street Sale features tons of collectables, antiques, kitchen decor, books, garden tools, jewelry and clothing. Walk the street and pick up bargains along the way. You name it, you&#8217;ll probably find it here!</p>
<p><strong>June 7: Douglas Sutherland&#8217;s Stittsville Art in the Park</strong><br />
Village Square Park will come alive on June 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for Douglas Sutherland’s Stittsville Art in the Park—an energetic, free, one‑day festival that unites our community in a vibrant celebration of creativity. This beloved annual event showcases an eclectic mix of local talent, from emerging young artists to seasoned creators, featuring stunning artwork, photography, handmade crafts, authors, artisans, delicious food trucks, and live youth entertainment. With family‑friendly and pet‑friendly activities, including a growing kids’ talent showcase, colourful street chalk art, expanded space along Abbott Street for artists and picnic seating, and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere, the festival draws record crowds each year. It strengthens community connections, supports local businesses, honours Stittsville tradition and founder Douglas Sutherland, and provides an essential platform for creators of all ages to share their craft and shine.</p>
<p><strong>June 12: Discover your ward by bike!<br />
</strong>A FREE, in-person workshop which will take a small group on a guided bike ride around Stittsville Ward on June 12 at 1pm, leaving from Rouncey Park. Along the way we will stop at different pieces of cycling infrastructure and points of interest and learn all the skills to start planning your own route around your neighbourhood. This ride will cover approximately 5.5km at a slow pace and will make use of a combination of separated cycling infrastructure, on-road cycling infrastructure, and residential streets. The ride route is fairly flat, though there may be some small hills. Participants will need to bring their own bikes and helmets and will be asked to sign a waiver prior to participation. Register now to reserve your spot: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discover-your-ward-by-bike-stittsville-tickets-1988908309293">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discover-your-ward-by-bike-stittsville-tickets-1988908309293</a></p>
<p><strong>June 13: Stittsville District Lions Club – Community BBQ </strong><br />
Stittsville District Lions Club Community BBQ is a fun, family‑friendly gathering open to everyone! Enjoy delicious barbecue while the kids take part in games and activities designed just for them. This event is more than just a great afternoon out; it’s an opportunity to bring neighbours together, strengthen community spirit, and support those who need it most. Come connect with friends old and new at the Stittsville District Lions Club, 1339 Stittsville Main Street, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We can’t wait to see you there!</p>
<p><strong>June 18: Stittsville Front Porch Concerts</strong><br />
This year, the Stittsville Front Porch Concerts will be held on June 18, with a rain date of June 25th.  More information to follow one it becomes available.</p>
<p><strong>June 20, 2026: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival<br />
</strong>This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street, corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main). The event is free! The festival showcases Stittsville’s diversity, welcoming newcomers, and promoting new connections with residents. Hundreds of people attended the event last year, and we are looking forward to welcoming even more this year! There are dozens of performers, exhibitors, food vendors, and community organizations. Get your event passport stamped for a chance to win prizes. Admission is FREE and there are activities for all ages. <a href="https://glengower.ca/events/june-20-2026-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">More information&#8230;</a></p>
<p><strong>June 20: Pollinator Appreciation Day</strong><br />
Come celebrate Pollinator Appreciation Day this year by planting a tree! So many pollinators depend on trees for nectar in the spring to food for caterpillars in the summer and protection in the winter.  Join scientists who study pollinators and learn from tree experts at the Fletcher Wildlife Gardern just south of the Arboretum, on Prince of Wales Drive from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Buy a native tree or win one in the free lottery! For further information, please visit <a href="https://wildpollinators-pollinisateurssauvages.ca/">Wild Pollinator Partners | WPP-PPS Network</a>.</p>
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<h2>July 2026</h2>
<p><strong>July 18: Cricket Festival at Bradley Craig Park</strong><br />
The Stittsville Cricket Club is excited to invite the community to a vibrant Cricket Festival at Bradley Craig Park, bringing neighbours together for a fun, welcoming day celebrating the sport of cricket. This family‑friendly event aims to strengthen community connections while introducing residents of all ages to one of the world’s most popular sports through demonstrations, hands‑on activities, and opportunities to learn and play. Whether you’re a seasoned player or brand new to the game, the festival promises an enjoyable way to get active, meet new people, and experience something new. Join neighbours at Bradley Craig Park for a day of cricket, community spirit, and healthy outdoor fun!</p>
<p><strong>July 25: West Side Pride Festival</strong><br />
This year&#8217;s West Side Pride Festival will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Alexander Grove Park, 10 Warner-Colpitts Ln. If you&#8217;re interested or would like to participate as a vendor in this year&#8217;s Community Fair, please be sure to leave the date open on your calendar. It&#8217;s a great opportunity to show your support for and promote yourselves to our local LGBTQ2S+ community! For further information, please visit, <a href="https://westsidepride.ca/">West Side Pride</a></p>
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<h2>August 2026</h2>
<p><strong>August 8: SVA Music and Movies in the Park, Stittsville Village Square</strong><br />
Get ready for a magical summer evening at Music and Movies in the Park at Stittsville Village Square, hosted by the Stittsville Village Association. This all‑ages community celebration brings local talent to the center stage, featuring performances from homegrown musicians followed by a film. Starting at 5:00 p.m., it’s the perfect chance to gather with friends, family, and neighbours, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Come out and experience a fun, vibrant night that showcases the creativity, spirit, and togetherness of our community!</p>
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<p><strong>Stittsville Pathfinder Girl Guides and Venture Scouts &#8211; Poole Creek Invasive Species Clean Up and Health Monitoring</strong><br />
This spring, youth and leaders from the Stittsville Pathfinder Girl Guides and Venture Scouts will unite for a hands‑on environmental stewardship day at the Poole Creek Wetland, working together to protect one of the community’s most treasured natural spaces. Guided by expert naturalists from the Ottawa Stewardship Council and the Friends of the Stittsville Wetlands, participants will learn to identify and remove invasive plant species while gaining practical insight into wetland ecology and conservation. Youth will also collect biodiversity data using the iNaturalist platform, contributing meaningful citizen‑science information to help monitor the health of the ecosystem. This immersive experience not only improves habitat quality and supports long‑term ecological resilience but also cultivates environmental leadership, scientific literacy, and a deeper sense of civic responsibility among the next generation of Stittsville community stewards.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover your ward by bike: Stittsville is a FREE, in-person workshop which will take a small group on a guided bike ride around Stittsville Ward on June 12 at 1pm, leaving from Rouncey Park. Along the way we will stop at different pieces of cycling infrastructure and points of interest and learn all the skills [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;" align="center">Discover your ward by bike: Stittsville is a FREE, in-person workshop which will take a small group on a guided bike ride around Stittsville Ward on <strong>June 12 at 1pm</strong>, leaving from Rouncey Park.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Along the way we will stop at different pieces of cycling infrastructure and points of interest and learn all the skills to start planning your own route around your neighbourhood. This ride will cover approximately 5.5km at a slow pace and will make use of a combination of separated cycling infrastructure, on-road cycling infrastructure, and residential streets. The ride route is fairly flat, though there may be some small hills.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal">Participants will need to bring their own bikes and helmets and will be asked to sign a waiver prior to participation.</p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><b>Register now to reserve your spot: </b><a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discover-your-ward-by-bike-stittsville-tickets-1988908309293?aff=oddtdtcreator">https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/discover-your-ward-by-bike-stittsville-tickets-1988908309293</a></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Organized by EnviroCentre, Let’s Bike Month encourages people to bike for transportation and track the environmental impact of cycling instead of driving! Whether you already bike everywhere or want to try for the very first time, everyone is welcome to join. Councillor Glen is participating once again this year, and he&#8217;s set up a group for [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Organized by EnviroCentre, Let’s Bike Month encourages people to bike for transportation and track the environmental impact of cycling instead of driving! Whether you already bike everywhere or want to try for the very first time, everyone is welcome to join.</p>
<p>Councillor Glen is participating once again this year, and he&#8217;s set up a group for Stittsville residents.</p>
<p><strong>Go to <a href="https://app.letsbike.ca/t/6a0b7fc4c2945">letsbike.ca</a> to sign up, and join “Team Stittsville”.</strong> Logging your bike journeys throughout the month of June gives you the opportunity to win daily prizes donated by local businesses.</p>
<p><strong>Stittsville events during the month include:</strong></p>
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<li><strong>June 12:</strong> <a href="https://glengower.ca/events/lets-bike-month-discover-your-ward-by-bike/">Discover your ward by bike!</a></li>
<li><strong>June 28:</strong> Stittsville Family Bike Ride (details to come!)</li>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Originally published on March 22, 2026 La version française suit Spring has arrived, bringing another opportunity for Stittsville residents to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and give back to our community. The Cleaning the Capital 2026 Spring Campaign runs from April 15 to May 31, with registration opening on Friday, March 27. Year after [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Originally published on March 22, 2026</em></p>
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<p>Spring has arrived, bringing another opportunity for Stittsville residents to get outside, enjoy the fresh air, and give back to our community. The Cleaning the Capital 2026 Spring Campaign runs from April 15 to May 31, with <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/public-spaces-and-environmental-programs/cleaning-capital-program/registration-cleaning-capital">registration opening on Friday, March 27</a>.</p>
<p>Year after year, Stittsville continues to show incredible community spirit. For the fourth consecutive year, our goal is to once again lead the city with the highest number of registered cleanup projects, building on the momentum created by our dedicated volunteers.</p>
<p>Last fall, Stittsville’s cleanup efforts were <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/stittsville-welcomes-the-united-nations-for-world-cleanup-day/">recognized internationally by UN Habitat</a>, highlighting the impact of community‑led environmental action. This recognition belongs to every resident who has taken part, and we are excited to carry this energy into the 2026 spring campaign.</p>
<p><b>What’s new this year: </b>This year’s campaign introduces new ways to celebrate participation, creativity, and community pride, while continuing to grow our collective impact across Stittsville. New initiatives include the <b>Stittsville Clean Champions Awards</b>, a <b>Youth Art Showcase</b>, and continued opportunities for students to earn volunteer hours through cleanup projects.</p>
<h3>Stittsville Clean Champions Awards</h3>
<p>We are excited to introduce the Stittsville Clean Champions Awards, which recognizes the dedication, creativity, and impact of volunteers throughout the campaign. The awards will celebrate a range of contributions, including the <b>largest volunteer group, best group photo, most creative team name, youngest volunteer team, oldest volunteer team or individual, best school participation</b>, and the <b>greatest transformation</b> demonstrated through before and after photos.</p>
<h3>Stittsville Youth Art Showcase: Our Clean Community</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/cleaning-the-capital-stittsville-youth-art-showcase/">Stittsville Youth Art Showcase</a> invites kids and youth to share what a clean, healthy, and caring community means to them through art. Artwork inspired by parks, nature, community pride, teamwork, and environmental stewardship will be featured in a temporary outdoor exhibition along the Trans Canada Trail, with dates and location to be confirmed.</p>
<p>This project offers a simple and meaningful way for young residents to take part in Cleaning the Capital, share their voices, and build community pride in Stittsville.Open to all kids and youth in Stittsville. For more details, <a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Youth-Stittsville-Art-Showcasen-Participation-Guidelines.pdf">download the PDF</a>.</p>
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<p><b>Students earn volunteer hours: </b>Students looking to complete their community involvement hours are encouraged to organize or join a cleanup project with friends or family. Cleaning the Capital is a great way to give back, earn volunteer hours, and make a positive impact in your neighbourhood.</p>
<p><b>A great opportunity to get involved: </b>Cleaning the Capital is a meaningful way to strengthen our sense of community, show pride in our neighbourhoods, and help keep parks, trails, and green spaces clean and welcoming. It is a fun and impactful activity for neighbours, families, schools, friends, and workplaces.</p>
<p><b>Help us cover each green space: </b>Before registering your cleanup project, please review the <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/public-spaces-and-environmental-programs/cleaning-capital-program/registration-cleaning-capital">interactive cleanup map</a> to see which locations are already registered. Choosing an available spot helps ensure that at least one group is registered for every park and green space in Stittsville, allowing us to spread cleanup efforts across the community.</p>
<p><b>Share your impact: </b>Participants are encouraged to take photos and share their cleanup stories throughout the campaign. Group photos, before‑and‑after images, and action shots help celebrate volunteer efforts and inspire others to get involved. Send photos and stories to <a href="mailto:Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca">Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca</a>.</p>
<p>Please tag <b>#CleaningTheCapital, #OttCity</b>, and <b>#StittsvilleCleanup </b>when sharing.</p>
<h3>Register your clean-up event</h3>
<p>Registration opens on Friday, March 27. Choose a cleanup location and register your project at <a href="https://ottawa.ca/clean">ottawa.ca/clean</a>. Please check the interactive map before registering to avoid duplicate locations.</p>
<p>When registering your cleanup event, please be sure to select the option “Allow to share information with your ward.” This allows our office to better support your cleanup, track participation across Stittsville, share updates, and highlight volunteer efforts throughout the campaign.</p>
<p><b>Cleanup supplies:</b> Registered participants will receive a free cleanup kit, including garbage bags and nitrile gloves. Cleanup kits will be available for pickup at <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/public-spaces-and-environmental-programs/cleaning-capital-program/pickup-sites-cleanup-kits">participating City of Ottawa facilities</a> between April 2 and May 15.</p>
<p><b>Proper waste disposal: </b>Participants will receive instructions on <a href="https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/environment-conservation-and-climate/public-spaces-and-environmental-programs/cleaning-capital-program/proper-disposal-cleaning-capital-wastelitter">proper waste disposal</a>. Please note that Cleaning the Capital does not provide special curbside pickup for collected waste.</p>
<p><b>Report your cleanup: </b>After completing your cleanup, please submit your online cleanup report by June 15 using your registration code. Reporting helps track the impact of our collective efforts.</p>
<h3>Key dates</h3>
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<li><b>March 27, 2026: </b>Registration opens</li>
<li><b>April 2 – May 15, 2026: </b>Cleanup kits available for pickup</li>
<li><b>April 15 – May 31, 2026: </b>Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign</li>
<li><b>April 22, 2026: </b><a href="https://glengower.ca/community/call-for-volunteers-earth-day-cleanup-at-w-j-bell-rotary-peace-park/">Earth Day</a></li>
<li><b>May 4, 2026:</b> Registration closes</li>
<li><b>June 15, 2026:</b> Deadline to submit cleanup reports</li>
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<h3>Contact us</h3>
<p>If you have any questions or need assistance at any point during the campaign, please contact <b>our office</b> at <b>613‑580‑2476</b> or by email at <a href="mailto:Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca"><b>Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca</b></a>. For full campaign details, visit <a href="https://ottawa.ca/clean">ottawa.ca/clean</a>.</p>
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<h2>Le printemps est arrivé – Participez à la Campagne du Grand ménage de la capitale 2026 à Stittsville</h2>
<p>Le printemps est arrivé, et c’est l’occasion pour les résidentes et résidents de Stittsville d’aller dehors, de profiter du grand air et de redonner à leur communauté. La Campagne du Grand ménage de la capitale 2026 aura lieu du 15 avril au 31 mai, et la <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/vivre-ottawa/environnement-conservation-et-climatique/espaces-publics-et-programmes-environnementaux/le-grand-menage-de-la-capitale/les-inscriptions-pour-le-grand-menage-de-la-capitale">période d’inscription commence le vendredi 27 mars</a>.</p>
<p>Année après année, la population de Stittsville continue de montrer son formidable esprit de communauté. Pour la quatrième année consécutive, nous voulons nous hisser en tête de la ville au chapitre du nombre de projets de nettoyage enregistrés, pour poursuivre sur la lancée amorcée par nos bénévoles dévoués.</p>
<p>L’automne dernier, les efforts de nettoyage de Stittsville lui ont <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/stittsville-welcomes-the-united-nations-for-world-cleanup-day/">valu une reconnaissance internationale d’ONU-Habitat</a>, ce qui a mis en lumière les retombées de l’action environnementale dirigée par la communauté. Cette reconnaissance appartient à l’ensemble des résidentes et résidents qui ont participé à un projet, et nous sommes emballés à l’idée d’insuffler cette énergie dans la campagne printanière de cette année.</p>
<p><strong>Nouveauté cette année</strong> : Cette année, nous introduisons de nouvelles façons de saluer la participation, la créativité et la fierté communautaire, tout en continuant d’accroître nos retombées à l’échelle du quartier. Parmi les nouvelles initiatives, mentionnons les <strong>prix de reconnaissance des champions du nettoyage de Stittsville</strong> et une <strong>vitrine d’art jeunesse</strong>; les élèves auront encore la possibilité d’accumuler des heures de bénévolat en réalisant des projets de nettoyage.</p>
<h3>Prix de reconnaissance des champions du nettoyage de Stittsville</h3>
<p>Nous sommes fiers de présenter les prix de reconnaissance des champions du nettoyage de Stittsville, qui soulignent le dévouement, la créativité et le rôle des bénévoles durant la campagne. Ces prix récompensent différentes contributions, dont le <strong>plus grand groupe de bénévoles</strong>, la <strong>meilleure photo de groupe</strong>, <strong>le nom d’équipe le plus original</strong>, la <strong>plus jeune équipe</strong>, <strong>l’équipe ou la personne bénévole la plus âgée</strong>, l’<strong>école affichant le meilleur taux de participation</strong> et la <strong>plus grande transformation</strong>, d’après des photos avant et après.</p>
<h3>Vitrine d’art jeunesse de Stittsville : notre quartier propre</h3>
<p>La vitrine d’art jeunesse de Stittsville invite les enfants et les jeunes à exprimer par l’art ce qu’est pour eux un quartier propre, en santé et bienveillant. Les œuvres inspirées par les parcs, la nature, la fierté communautaire, le travail d’équipe et l’intendance environnementale seront présentées dans le cadre d’une exposition temporaire extérieure le long du Sentier Transcanadien (dates et emplacement à confirmer). Ce projet constitue une manière simple et porteuse de sens pour les jeunes de prendre part au Grand ménage de la capitale, de faire entendre leurs voix et de renforcer la fierté communautaire à Stittsville. La vitrine est ouverte à tous les enfants et jeunes du quartier. Pour plus de détails, <a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Youth-Stittsville-Art-Showcasen-Participation-Guidelines_fr.pdf">téléchargez le PDF</a>.</p>
<h3>Plus d’info</h3>
<p><strong>Heures de bénévolat des élèves</strong> : On encourage les élèves qui souhaitent effectuer leurs heures de service communautaire à organiser ou à joindre un projet de nettoyage avec leurs amies et amis et leur famille. Le Grand ménage de la capitale est une merveilleuse façon de redonner, d’effectuer des heures de bénévolat et de générer des retombées positives pour son quartier. Consultez <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/vivre-ottawa/environnement-conservation-et-climatique/espaces-publics-et-programmes-environnementaux/le-grand-menage-de-la-capitale/heures-de-benevolat-des-eleves">cette page</a> pour en savoir plus.</p>
<p><strong>Une formidable occasion de s’impliquer : </strong>Le Grand ménage de la capitale est une excellente manière de renforcer l’esprit communautaire, de manifester sa fierté à l’égard des quartiers d’Ottawa et de contribuer à garder les parcs, sentiers et espaces verts propres et accueillants. Il s’agit d’une activité amusante et utile à réaliser avec ses voisins, sa famille, son école, ses amis ou ses collègues.</p>
<p><strong>Aidez-nous à couvrir chaque espace vert : </strong>Avant d’enregistrer votre projet de nettoyage, consultez la <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/vivre-ottawa/environnement-conservation-et-climatique/espaces-publics-et-programmes-environnementaux/le-grand-menage-de-la-capitale/les-inscriptions-pour-le-grand-menage-de-la-capitale">carte interactive</a> pour voir les lieux qui ont été déjà sélectionnés. En choisissant des lieux disponibles, on s’assure qu’au moins un groupe est inscrit pour chaque parc et espace vert de Stittsville, ce qui permet de répartir les corvées de nettoyage à la grandeur du quartier.</p>
<p><strong>Montrez le travail accompli :</strong> On encourage les personnes participantes à prendre des photos et à raconter leurs histoires de nettoyage tout au long de la campagne. Les photos de groupe, les images avant et après et les clichés en action nous aident à souligner le travail des bénévoles et inspirent d’autres gens à participer. Envoyez vos photos et histoires à <a href="mailto:Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca">Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca</a>.</p>
<p>Utilisez les mots-clics <strong>#GrandMénageDeLaCapitale</strong>, <strong>#Ottville </strong>et <strong>#MénageDeStittsville </strong>dans vos publications.</p>
<h3>Enregistrez votre projet de nettoyage</h3>
<p>La période d’inscription commence le vendredi 27 mars. Choisissez un lieu et enregistrez votre projet à l’adresse <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/vivre-ottawa/environnement-conservation-et-climatique/espaces-publics-et-programmes-environnementaux/le-grand-menage-de-la-capitale/les-inscriptions-pour-le-grand-menage-de-la-capitale">ottawa.ca/menage</a>. Consultez la carte interactive avant de vous inscrire pour éviter de choisir un lieu déjà visé par un projet.</p>
<p>Lors de l’inscription, n’oubliez pas de cocher l’option permettant la communication de l’information à votre quartier. Notre bureau pourra ainsi mieux vous épauler, mesurer la participation à l’échelle de Stittsville, communiquer des mises à jour et mettre en lumière les efforts des bénévoles tout au long de la campagne.</p>
<p><strong>Trousses de nettoyage</strong> : Les personnes inscrites recevront une trousse de nettoyage gratuite comprenant des sacs à ordures et des gants en nitrile. Vous pourrez vous procurer votre trousse de nettoyage aux <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/vivre-ottawa/environnement-conservation-et-climatique/espaces-publics-et-programmes-environnementaux/le-grand-menage-de-la-capitale/ou-aller-chercher-les-trousses-de-nettoyage">installations municipales participantes</a> entre le 2 avril et le 15 mai.</p>
<p><strong>Élimination adéquate des déchets : </strong>Les personnes participantes recevront des instructions sur <a href="https://ottawa.ca/fr/vivre-ottawa/environnement-conservation-et-climatique/espaces-publics-et-programmes-environnementaux/le-grand-menage-de-la-capitale/directives-pour-lelimination-adequate-des-dechets-et-detritus-lors-du-grand-menage-de-la-capitale">l’élimination adéquate des déchets</a>. Veuillez noter qu’il n’y aura pas de collecte spéciale des déchets en bordure de rue dans le cadre du Grand ménage de la capitale.</p>
<p><strong>Rapport de nettoyage :</strong> Une fois votre projet terminé, vous aurez jusqu’au 15 juin pour soumettre votre rapport de nettoyage en ligne à l’aide de votre code d’inscription. Les rapports permettent de mesurer les retombées de nos efforts collectifs.</p>
<h3>Dates importantes</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>27 mars 2026 : </strong>Début de la période d’inscription</li>
<li><strong>2 avril au 15 mai 2026 : </strong>Récupération des trousses de nettoyage</li>
<li><strong>15 avril au 31 mai : </strong>Campagne du printemps du Grand ménage de la capitale</li>
<li><strong>22 avril : </strong><a href="https://glengower.ca/community/call-for-volunteers-earth-day-cleanup-at-w-j-bell-rotary-peace-park/">Jour de la Terre</a></li>
<li><strong>4 mai : </strong>Fin de la période d’inscription</li>
<li><strong>15 juin 2026 : </strong>Date limite pour la soumission du rapport de nettoyage</li>
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<h3>Nous joindre</h3>
<p>Si vous avez des questions ou besoins d’aide durant la campagne, appelez <strong>notre bureau</strong> au <strong>613‑580‑2476</strong> ou écrivez à <a href="mailto:Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca"><strong>Glen.Gower@ottawa.ca</strong></a>. Pour en savoir plus, consultez la page <a href="https://ottawa.ca/menage">ottawa.ca/menage</a>.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/spring-is-here-join-the-2026-cleaning-the-capital-campaign-in-stittsville/">Spring is here — Join the 2026 Cleaning the Capital Campaign in Stittsville! </a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>May 26: Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood open house #2</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>UPDATE: This event will now have a project overview presentation starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&#38;A session. Originally posted on May 3, 2026 La version française suit The second open house for the Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood development plan will take place on May 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/may-26-stittsville-north-w2-future-neighbourhood-open-house-2/">May 26: Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood open house #2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>UPDATE: This event will now have a project overview presentation starting at 7:30 p.m., followed by a Q&amp;A session.</p>
<p><em>Originally posted on May 3, 2026</em></p>
<p><em>La version française suit</em></p>
<p>The second open house for the <a href="https://engage.ottawa.ca/w2-north-stittsville">Stittsville North (W2)</a> future neighbourhood development plan will take place on May 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road).</p>
<p>This drop in event will include information on the area’s existing conditions, development opportunities and constraints, and preliminary concept plan options. It is an opportunity for the project team to share plans for the future of this community and for residents to ask questions and provide feedback.</p>
<p>The neighbourhood is located immediately west of Timbermere, and north of Hazeldean Road.</p>
<p><em>We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to fully participate. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email </em><a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca"><em>glen.gower@ottawa.ca</em></a><em> or call 613-580-2476.</em></p>
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<h2>Le 26 mai : Futur voisinage de Stittsville Nord (W2) – séance portes ouvertes no 2</h2>
<p>MISE À JOUR : La séance comprendra désormais un aperçu du projet à 19 h 30, suivi d’une période de questions.</p>
<p>La deuxième séance portes ouvertes sur le projet d’aménagement du futur voisinage de <a href="https://participons.ottawa.ca/w2-stittsville-nord">Stittsville Nord (W2)</a> se tiendra le 26 mai, de 19 h à 20 h 30 au Complexe récréatif CARDELREC (1500, chemin Shea).</p>
<p>Cette séance libre d’accès vise à fournir des détails sur l’état actuel du secteur, les possibilités d’aménagement et les contraintes existantes, de même que les options du plan de conception préliminaire. L’équipe du projet aura l’occasion de présenter les plans de ce nouveau secteur, et les résidents auront la possibilité de poser des questions et de fournir des commentaires.</p>
<p>Le voisinage est situé directement à l’ouest du secteur Timbermere, au nord du chemin Hazeldean.</p>
<p><em>Nous nous efforçons d’organiser des événements inclusifs et accessibles auxquels tout le monde, y compris les personnes en situation de handicap, peut participer pleinement. Pour demander des mesures d’adaptation ou pour toute question sur l’accessibilité, veuillez envoyer un courriel à </em><a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca"><em>glen.gower@ottawa.ca</em></a><em> ou composer le 613-580-2476.</em></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/may-26-stittsville-north-w2-future-neighbourhood-open-house-2/">May 26: Stittsville North (W2) future neighbourhood open house #2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>Giveaway Weekend is back!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit The City of Ottawa is on a mission to reduce waste by encouraging repair and reuse—and to support that, we’re bringing back Giveaway Weekend!  Join the city-wide treasure hunt on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31.   Place your gently used, unwanted items at the curb with our multilingual free sign and let someone else give them a [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/giveaway-weekend-is-back/">Giveaway Weekend is back!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">The City of Ottawa is on a mission to reduce waste by encouraging repair and reuse—and to support that, we’re bringing back Giveaway Weekend!</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Join the city-wide treasure hunt on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Place your gently used</span><span data-contrast="none">,</span><span data-contrast="none"> unwanted items at the curb with our </span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/documents/giveaway_en.pdf"><span data-contrast="none">multilingual</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">free</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">sign</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> and let someone else give them a second life. Then, explore what your neighbours have put out because their trash may be your treasure! </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Don’t miss Giveaway Weekend, Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Learn more at </span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/Giveaway"><span data-contrast="none">ottawa.ca/Giveaway</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></p>
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<h2><span class="TextRun SCXW58515106 BCX8" lang="FR-CA" xml:lang="FR-CA" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW58515106 BCX8">La fin de semaine don-débarras est de retour!</span></span></h2>
<p><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-0050-Giveaway-Weekend_Social_Council_FB_fr.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21086" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-0050-Giveaway-Weekend_Social_Council_FB_fr.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="675" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-0050-Giveaway-Weekend_Social_Council_FB_fr.jpg 1200w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-0050-Giveaway-Weekend_Social_Council_FB_fr-980x551.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-0050-Giveaway-Weekend_Social_Council_FB_fr-480x270.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw" /></a></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">La Ville d’Ottawa s’est donné la mission de réduire les déchets en encourageant la réparation et la réutilisation. Pour ce faire, nous organisons de nouveau la fin de semaine don-débarras!</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Joignez-vous à la chasse au trésor à l’échelle de la Ville le samedi 30 mai et le dimanche 31 mai. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Placez les articles légèrement usagés que vous ne voulez plus en bordure de rue avec notre enseigne </span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/documents/giveaway_fr.pdf"><span data-contrast="none">multilingue portant la mention « GRATUIT »</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> et permettez à quelqu’un d’autre de lui donner une deuxième vie. Ensuite, explorez les quartiers de la Ville pour tenter de dénicher des trésors parmi les articles dont vos voisins se défont! </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Ne manquez pas la fin de semaine don-débarras, le samedi 30 mai et le dimanche 31 mai. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Pour en savoir plus, consultez </span><a href="https://ottawa.ca/DonDebarras"><span data-contrast="none">ottawa.ca/DonDebarras</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}"> </span></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/giveaway-weekend-is-back/">Giveaway Weekend is back!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>June 20, 2026: Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Originally published February 8, 2026 La version française suit Join us for the fifth annual Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street, corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main).  The event is free! The festival [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Originally published February 8, 2026</em></p>
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<p>Join us for the fifth annual <strong><em>Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival.</em></strong></p>
<p>This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street, corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main).  The event is free!</p>
<p>The festival showcases Stittsville’s diversity, welcoming newcomers, and promoting new connections with residents. Hundreds of people attended the event last year, and we are looking forward to welcoming even more this year!</p>
<p>There are dozens of performers, exhibitors, food vendors, and community organizations. Get your event passport stamped for a chance to win prizes. Admission is <strong>FREE</strong> and there are activities for all ages.</p>
<p>If you’d like to participate as a performer, exhibitor, food vendor, or volunteer, please contact us at <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca.</a></p>
<p><strong>Travel tips:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Village Square Park is at 6000 Abbott Street, at the corner of Abbott and Stittsville Main</li>
<li>We encourage you to walk or bike to the event along the Trans Canada Trail!</li>
<li>Served by OC Transpo Route 61 and Route 163.</li>
<li>Abbott Street will be closed between Stittsville Main and Carbery for the duration of the event. <em>(Local access only.)</em></li>
<li>Free parking is available in the municipal parking lot on Stittsville Main or along residential side streets.</li>
<li><strong>Follow our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1394845025289084?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D">Facebook Event Page</a> for more information about participants and performers, and how you can get involved!</strong></li>
<li>Contact us for more information: <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-2025-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos from the 2025 event</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-2024-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos from the 2024 event</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos from the 2023 event</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-welcome-to-stittsville-2022/">Photos from the 2022 event</a></li>
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<h2>Le 20 juin 2026 : Festival multiculturel Bienvenue à Stittsville</h2>
<p>Participez à la 5<sup>e</sup> édition annuelle du <strong><em>Festival multiculturel Bienvenue à Stittsville</em></strong>.</p>
<p>L’activité de cette année, dont l’accès est gratuit pour tous, se tiendra le samedi 20 juin, de midi à 16 h, au parc Village Square (6000, rue Abbott, à l’angle des rues Abbott et Stittsville Main).</p>
<p>Ce festival met en valeur la diversité de Stittsville et permet d’accueillir les nouveaux arrivants et de favoriser de nouveaux liens dans la communauté. Des centaines de personnes ont participé à l’édition de l’année dernière, et nous espérons accueillir encore plus de monde cette année!</p>
<p>Des dizaines d’artistes, d’exposants, de vendeurs de nourriture et d’organismes communautaires seront présents. Faites tamponner votre passeport lors de l’activité pour avoir la chance de gagner des prix. L’entrée est <strong>GRATUITE</strong> et il y aura des activités pour tous les âges.</p>
<p>Si vous voulez participer en tant qu’artiste, exposant, restaurateur ambulant ou bénévole, veuillez communiquer avec nous (<a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>).</p>
<p><strong>Conseils pour les déplacements</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Le parc Village Square est situé au 6000, rue Abbott, à l’angle des rues Abbott et Stittsville Main.</li>
<li>Nous vous encourageons à vous y rendre à pied ou à vélo, en utilisant le Sentier transcanadien!</li>
<li>Les circuits 61 et 163 d’OC Transpo se rendent au parc Village Square.</li>
<li>La rue Abbott sera fermée entre la rue Stittsville Main et la promenade Carbery tout au long de l’activité. (<em>Accès local seulement.</em>)</li>
<li>Le stationnement est gratuit au parc de stationnement municipal sur la rue Stittsville Main et dans les rues résidentielles perpendiculaires.</li>
<li><strong>Suivez notre </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1606686660722890/?active_tab=discussion"><strong>page du festival sur Facebook</strong></a><strong> pour en savoir plus sur les participants et les artistes, et sur la façon d’y prendre part!</strong></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Communiquez avec nous pour en savoir plus : <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca.">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-2025-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos de l’édition 2025 du festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-2024-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos de l’édition 2024 du festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/">Photos de l’édition 2023 du festival</a></li>
<li><a href="https://glengower.ca/events/photos-welcome-to-stittsville-2022/">Photos de l’édition 2022 du festival</a></li>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit  About 40 people joined us on Saturday for the annual Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street. It was part of the Ottawa Jane’s Walk Festival with dozens of free walking tours happening all over Ottawa (and many more happening around the world). This year’s walk focused on the history, present state, [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit </em></p>
<p>About 40 people joined us on Saturday for the annual Jane’s Walk on Stittsville Main Street. It was part of the <a href="https://www.janeswalkottawa.ca/">Ottawa Jane’s Walk Festival</a> with dozens of free walking tours happening all over Ottawa (and many more happening around the world).</p>
<p>This year’s walk focused on the history, present state, and future of the street, and how it has transformed from “string town” to suburb. I’ve been leading this walk since 2016, and over ten years I’ve seen a lot of change on the street: Several new buildings, a lot of new businesses, new LED streetlamps, a new public square.</p>
<p>After ten years, it’s a good opportunity to take stock of where we’ve been, and where we may be going.</p>
<p><em>Photos by Mandy Hambly, Marlova Martin, and Laura Mueller.</em></p>
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<h3>Stittsville&#8217;s origin story</h3>
<p>Indigenous people have lived in our area for millennia. There’s no direct evidence that they settled or travelled on what’s now Stittsville Main Street*, but their presence in the area is well-established. In 2006, during the construction of Holy Spirit Parish 1,200 metres away at Shea and Abbott, <a href="https://ottawacornwall.ca/news/a-celebration-of-the-land-in-stittsville-at-holy-spirit-church/">archeologists discovered over 800 artifacts dating back 9,000 years</a>.</p>
<p><em>(*I have no idea when the street was first referred to as “Main Street”. It started being known as “Stittsville Main Street” sometime around the municipal amalgamation in 2000. Throughout this article I’ve used modern street names for clarity, although several streets have had different names over the years.)</em></p>
<p>The first settler surveys in this area were done around 1817 when it was largely swamp and forest. The road that would become “Stittsville Main Street” left the military settlement of Richmond and forged northward, staying fairly straight save for a few curves to avoid low, swampy areas. The road would intersect with another road (now Hazeldean Road) that crossed the northern end of <a href="https://digital.library.mcgill.ca/countyatlas/searchmapframes.php">Goulbourn Township</a> from east to west, between the 11<sup>th</sup> and 12<sup>th</sup> concessions.</p>
<p>From that crossroads, you could have headed south to Richmond, north to Carp, east to Hazeldean and Bells Corners, or west to Carleton Place. Up sprang a small settlement at around 1820 around the triangle bounded today by Stittsville Main Street, Hazeldean Road, and Carp Road.  By the 1840s this settlement was known as “Stitts Corners”. Jackson Stitt became the settlement’s first postmaster in 1854.</p>
<h3>The Great Fire blazes a new course</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/150-years-ago-on-august-17-old-stittsville-was-swept-up-in-the-great-fire-of-carleton-county/">Great Fire of August 1870</a> would change everything. On a windy day in the middle of a hot, dry summer, workers clearing the brush between Almonte and Pakenham for a new railway sparked a fire that devastated much of Carleton County. Almost everything in Stittsville was destroyed, save for a few stone buildings including two that still stand today: <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/susannah-kemp-a-pioneer-of-historic-significance-to-stittsville/">Kemp’s Tavern</a> (now Cabotto’s on Hazeldean Road) and the <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/the-home-of-patrick-and-mary-hartin-on-maple-grove/">little stone cottage</a> on Maple Grove Road in Fairwinds.</p>
<p>The railway eventually was completed, following what’s now the Trans Canada Trail, along with a train station in Stittsville just east of the main road – now the site of Village Square Park. The centre of Stittsville shifted from the old “Stitts Corners” towards the train station, and a number of shops, hotels, and local businesses sprang up in the late 19<sup>th</sup> century and early 20<sup>th</sup> centuries.</p>
<h3>A “string town”</h3>
<p>It’s hard to imagine from today’s perspective, but for most of Stittsville’s history the main street was not only the main road, but also one of the *only* roads in the community. The community was referred to as a “string town”, meaning that most of its buildings and institutions were along one very long street, with very few cross-streets or secondary roads.</p>
<p>The first subdivision was created in 1901 with several homes back-to-back on Abbott Street and Manchester Street, west of Main Street. Additional subdivisions didn’t come until after the Second World War.</p>
<p>That linear layout makes the street quite different than other “traditional main streets” in our area. It lacks the grid-like structure and intersections of the Glebe or Westboro, and it’s way less compact than old main streets in Carleton Place or Almonte. It remained very much rural in character until well into the 20<sup>th</sup> century.</p>
<h3>Post-war ambition</h3>
<p>The people who lived in Stittsville immediately following WWII were an ambitious bunch. In the late 1940s they opened a new elementary school (Stittsville Public School, now <a href="https://frederickbantingalt.ocdsb.ca/">Frederick Banting Secondary Alternative School</a> and home to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61567020748076">Home Bosses Youth Centre</a>). It was a model of a modern elementary school and school board officials from across the province came to visit. At about the same time the community established a Board of Trade, and an Urban Development Area – a first stab at a master plan and zoning for the village.</p>
<p>In 1956 Stittsville became a “Police Village”, which gave decision-making and budget powers to local elected officials, within the broader Goulbourn Township. By the early 1960s, Stittsville was recognized formally as a “village”.</p>
<p>This period also marked the start of suburban growth and car commuting, with Stittsville a convenient distance from jobs in Ottawa. The first post-war subdivisions were established in the older parts of Stittsville on large lots, due to the need for wells and septic. Streets like Pretty and Ralphpark, Henry Goulbourn and Norway Spruce, Coach and Conductor, Brigade and Bell Park, just to name a few.</p>
<p>Through the 60s and 70s Stittsville welcomed new churches, a community centre and arena (<a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/photo-essay-johnny-leroux-arena-turns-45-years-old/">Johnny Leroux Arena</a>), a post office, a fire hall, a library, all along (or very close to) Stittsville Main Street. Goulbourn Non-Profit Housing built a two-storey affordable apartment building on Carleton Cathcart.</p>
<p>In the late 1970s, the town council decided to connect the village to municipal water and sewage. That, combined with construction of the Queensway to the west end in the 1980s, would eventually shift Stittsville’s focus away from Main Street towards the close of the century.</p>
<h3>End of the railway</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/museum-display-marks-25-years-since-stittsvilles-last-via-train/">last VIA Rail train travelled through Stittsville in January 1990</a>, making the end of nearly 120 years of rail. Soon the tracks would be torn up, the rail buildings demolished, and the crossing arms removed from Main Street.</p>
<p>In 1991, work began to upgrade Main Street. The $8-million project was funded by the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton and Goulbourn Township, and included burying hydro lines, building sidewalks on both sides of the street, and boulevards, trees, and street lamps.</p>
<p>In 1996 the site of the old train station was redeveloped as Village Square Park, including the <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/update-work-starts-soon-on-the-village-square-park-playground-renewal/">first version of the railway-themed play structure</a>. (The second generation of the play structure <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/photos-official-opening-of-the-new-play-structure-at-village-square-park/">opened in 2024</a>.) The old rail lines were removed and the Trans Canada Trail was established by 2000, connecting from Bells Corners to Carleton Place.</p>
<p>There’s an old painting by Ben Babelowsky at City Hall capturing Stittsville as it looked around 1999-2000. Looking northward from about where the pedestrian crosswalk is now, it depicts a colourful collection of small two-storey buildings, a mix of shops and restaurants, and a local police station.</p>
<p>The painting is one of a collection of depictions of cities and townships before they were amalgamated into the City of Ottawa in 2000.</p>
<h3>A planning crisis and the Community Design Plan</h3>
<p>With amalgamation, “Main Street” became “Stittsville Main Street” to differentiate it from all the other ones across Ottawa. Amalgamation also coincided with the start of an economic decline on the street, despite continuing residential growth overall in the community.</p>
<p>I think there were a few factors at play here: Stittsville’s residential development was shifting north, west, and south. Newer retail pads built in the 1990s and 2000s on the north end of Stittsville Main and along Hazeldean Road shifted the retail centre of the community northward. A few of the older buildings burned down.</p>
<p>Around 2010, a proposed mixed-use apartment building and townhomes next to the Stittsville Legion sparked an uproar. At five storeys, it would have been the tallest building on the street in one of the narrowest sections. After a few twists and turns, the <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/reverie-revived-stalled-condo-project-could-continue-later-this-year/">townhomes were built</a>, the apartment building was not, and part of the lot remains for sale today.</p>
<p>But that development would still have a major impact. Responding to community interest, former councillor Shad Qadri launched a “Community Design Plan” process for Stittsville Main Street. <a href="https://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/documents/stittsville_main_cdp_en.pdf">Approved in 2015</a>, it provided a blueprint for future development on the street from Hazeldean Road to Bobcat Way. The vision was for a vibrant neighbourhood with more homes, businesses and services in old and new buildings. It included a four-storey height limit; a preference for mixed use <em>(retail on the bottom, apartments on top);</em> and highlighting opportunities for community enhancements <em>(public art at the corner of Carleton Cathcart; a public square at the trail south of Abbott; acquiring Frederick Banting school for city recreational use should it ever go up for sale).</em></p>
<h3>Revitalization begins</h3>
<p>The plan estimated that Stittsville Main had the capacity for about 2,200 housing units between 2015-2031. More than a decade on, we’re nowhere near the target, but there have been several developments:</p>
<ul>
<li>The Switzer (1531 Stittsville Main) – 43 apartments, opened 2022</li>
<li>The Landing (1370 Stittsville Main) – 71 apartments, opened 2025</li>
<li>The Station (1518 Stittsville Main) – 27 apartments, under construction</li>
<li>1412 Stittsville Main – 18 apartments, under construction</li>
</ul>
<p>All of these were permitted “as of right” under the Community Design Plan and required no rezoning. Each of them (except for 1412 Stittsville Main) includes retail on the ground floor and apartments above. Together, that’s just over 150 apartments.</p>
<p><em>(We could also include the 37 Wildpine apartment development just off of Stittsville Main, with 93 apartments. It’s still going through the approval process.)</em></p>
<p>Besides housing, there’s been a large crop of new businesses opening up on the street. Most of them are independently owned and operated, taking advantage of cheaper rents in older buildings. The street has become an incubator for a score of women-owned and diversity-owned businesses. Restaurants, retail shops, and more. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Jacobs">Jane Jacobs</a> would approve.</p>
<p>Even the <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/celebrating-the-new-stittsville-muslim-association-sign/">Stittsville Muslim Association has moved in</a>, adapting the old Bradley’s Insurance building at 1469 Stittsville Main Street for a temporary mosque and school while they search for a larger property elsewhere in Stittsville.</p>
<p>In the first few years of my Jane’s Walk, we would stop on the porch of the old Green’s Hotel / Butler’s Hotel at the corner of Stittsville Main and Abbott. At the time, it was home to Hudson’s Insurance and I would talk about how great it would be to have a coffee shop or a brew pub open up. Today, it’s home to Ritual Café owned by Chinelo Houron – a popular stop for cyclists and walkers along the Trans Canada Trail.</p>
<p>Instead of stopping at the porch of the building, now we gather at Bradley’s Square. <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/update-final-plan-for-the-stittsville-main-trailhead-project/">Completed in 2019 with main street stimulus funding</a> from the provincial government, it was one of the projects identified in the 2015 community design plan, and <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/official-naming-ceremony-for-bradley-square/">renamed for the Bradley family’s historic contributions to Stittsville</a> in 2022.</p>
<h3>Looking down the road</h3>
<p>Stittsville ward has about 55,000 people today, and will grow by another 25,000 in the coming decades. As far as Ottawa’s suburbs go, our main street is unique: the character, the mix of old and new, and the growing ranks of eclectic businesses.</p>
<p>One of the big challenges is transportation. Stittsville Main is somewhere between a road and a street: a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroad">“stroad”</a>.  It’s a road, in the sense that it’s an artery for vehicles heading north and south in the community. It’s a street, in the sense that it is lined with small shops and quite walkable.</p>
<p>In the future it will have to shift more towards a street, because neighbourhood-scale retail thrives on streets and struggles on roads.  New roads like Robert Grant Avenue will deflect north-south traffic away from Stittsville Main. And the <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/stittsville-main-street-public-realm-plan-heads-to-committee-for-approval/">2022 Public Realm Plan</a> and subsequent <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-map-of-future-transportation-projects-in-stittsville/">2025 Transportation Master Plan</a> call for new sidewalks and pathways on both sides of the street – making it safer and more convenient for pedestrians and cyclists and connecting to the Trans Canada Trail. OC Transpo route 163 launched in 2025 and Route 61 service will become more frequent soon.</p>
<p>In the next few years Stittsville Main will be extended northward, connecting through Jackson Trails and Connections to Palladium Drive and then the Queensway. The old road to Carp will soon become a road to Kanata and beyond.</p>
<p>There will be new apartment buildings, both on the street and nearby. Thanks to the rural origins of the street, most lots are large and deep, making them ideal for housing and retail. The old firehall at Carleton Cathcart is due for a major rebuild, where the City will create a permanent home for the Stittsville Food Bank, likely along with affordable housing and community meeting rooms.</p>
<p>Meanwhile close to Hazeldean Road, new provincial policy has superseded the 4-storey limit established in the 2015 Stittsville Main Street Secondary Plan. Provincial rules mean that <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/update-provincial-rule-changes-and-their-impact-on-stittsville-main-street/">maximum heights are now 10-18 storeys</a> between Hobin and Hazeldean. So if the strip malls or school board land ever gets redeveloped, we’re likely to see some taller mixed-use buildings.</p>
<h3>Change is constant</h3>
<p>I can’t remember where I heard or read it, but a smart urban planner observed that while land uses change over time, and buildings may come and go, the roads will always be there.</p>
<p>Walking up and down the road, you can see evidence of every part of Stittsville&#8217;s history. Architecture from many decades, and clues about the rural and railway history of the village. I wonder if the original surveyors and settlers of Goulbourn Township had any concept that the road they plotted north from Richmond Road to Concession Line XI would eventually become the backbone of a growing 21<sup>st</sup> century suburb in the Nation’s Capital?</p>
<p>Ten years ago when I started the Jane’s Walk, Stittsville Main was at the very start of its modern revitalization. We’re still in the very early stages, it’s far from perfect, and there are some growing pains. But in new buildings like the <a href="https://glengower.ca/tag/1531-stittsville-main/">Switzer</a> or <a href="https://glengower.ca/tag/1518-stittsville-main/">The Station</a>, you can see a glimpse of where the street is going, and what it might become over the next 25 years.</p>
<p>I’ll see you around the neighbourhood.</p>
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<p><strong>Sources consulted for this article include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><em><a href="https://ottawa.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S26C195669">Stittsville: A Sense of Place</a></em> by Barbara Bottriell</li>
<li><a href="https://goulbournhistoricalsociety.org/">Goulbourn Township Historical Society</a></li>
<li><a href="https://goulbournmuseum.ca/">Goulbourn Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/category/heritage/">StittsvilleCentral.ca</a></li>
</ul>
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<h2>CARNET DE NOTES : Portrait de la rue Stittsville Main</h2>
<p>Ce samedi, une quarantaine de personnes se sont jointes à nous pour <em>La promenade de Jane</em> sur la rue Stittsville Main. Cet événement annuel s’inscrivait dans le programme ottavien du <a href="https://www.janeswalkottawa.ca/fr">festival <em>La promenade de Jane</em></a>, organisé dans plusieurs villes du monde, qui proposait des dizaines de visites guidées gratuites aux quatre coins de la ville.</p>
<p>L’édition de cette année portait sur l’histoire, l’état actuel et l’avenir de cette rue qui est passée de cité linéaire à coin de banlieue. Je mène cette marche depuis 2016. En plus de dix ans, j’ai pu observer beaucoup de changements sur la rue, dont la construction de plusieurs bâtiments, l’ouverture de nombreux commerces, l’installation de lampadaires à DEL et l’aménagement d’une nouvelle place publique.</p>
<p>Le moment est bien choisi pour réfléchir au chemin parcouru et à la direction que nous pourrions prendre.</p>
<p><em>Photos : Mandy Hambly, Marlova Martin et Laura Mueller</em></p>
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<h3>Les origines de Stittsville</h3>
<p>Notre région est habitée par des peuples autochtones depuis des millénaires. Rien ne permet d’affirmer avec certitude qu’ils se soient établis ou qu’ils aient circulé précisément sur ce qui est aujourd’hui la rue Stittsville Main<sup>1</sup>, mais leur présence dans le secteur est connue. Lors des travaux de construction de l’église Holy Spirit menés en 2006 à l’angle du chemin Shea et de la rue Abbott, <a href="https://ottawacornwall.ca/news/a-celebration-of-the-land-in-stittsville-at-holy-spirit-church/">des archéologues ont découvert plus de 800 artefacts datant de 9 000 ans</a>* à 1 200 mètres de la rue.</p>
<p><em>(<sup>1 </sup>J’ignore quand cette rue a commencé à s’appeler « Main », mais nous savons que l’appellation « rue Stittsville Main » s’est imposée vers la fusion municipale, en 2000. Dans mon billet, j’utilise les noms actuels par souci de clarté, même si, au fil des ans, plusieurs des rues mentionnées ont porté d’autres noms.)</em></p>
<p>Les premiers relevés d’arpentage réalisés par les colons dans ce secteur remontent à environ 1817. À l’époque, le territoire était essentiellement couvert de marécages et de boisés. Le chemin qui allait devenir la rue Stittsville Main montait vers le nord à partir de l’établissement militaire de Richmond, dans une ligne relativement droite ponctuée de quelques courbes contournant des zones basses et marécageuses. Il croisait une autre route – aujourd’hui le chemin Hazeldean – qui traversait l’extrémité nord du <a href="https://digital.library.mcgill.ca/countyatlas/searchmapframes.php">canton de Goulbourn</a>* d’est en ouest, entre les concessions 11 et 12.</p>
<p>À cette intersection, on pouvait aller vers le sud en direction de Richmond, vers le nord en direction de Carp, vers l’est en direction de Hazeldean et Bells Corners, ou vers l’ouest en direction de Carleton Place. Vers 1820, un petit établissement a vu le jour autour du triangle aujourd’hui délimité par la rue Stittsville Main, le chemin Hazeldean et le chemin Carp.  Dans les années 1840, on l’appelait « Stitt’s Corners ». Jackson Stitt en est devenu le premier maître de poste en 1854.</p>
<h3>L’effet transformateur du grand incendie</h3>
<p>Le <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/150-years-ago-on-august-17-old-stittsville-was-swept-up-in-the-great-fire-of-carleton-county/">grand incendie d’août 1870</a>* a eu un effet déterminant. Un jour venteux de cet été chaud et sec, dans un boisé situé entre Almonte et Pakenham, des travailleurs s’affairaient à déblayer un chemin pour l’aménagement d’une voie ferrée lorsqu’un incendie a ravagé une bonne partie du comté de Carleton. Stittsville a été presque entièrement détruite, à l’exception de quelques édifices en pierre, dont deux sont encore debout aujourd’hui : la <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/susannah-kemp-a-pioneer-of-historic-significance-to-stittsville/">Kemp’s Tavern</a>* (l’actuel Cabotto, sur le chemin Hazeldean) et un <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/the-home-of-patrick-and-mary-hartin-on-maple-grove/">petit cottage de pierre</a>* du chemin Maple Grove, dans Fairwinds.</p>
<p>Après la construction du chemin de fer le long de l’actuel Sentier transcanadien, une gare ferroviaire est bâtie à Stittsville, tout juste à l’est de la rue principale, dans l’actuel parc Village Square. Le cœur de Stittsville se déplace ensuite de Stitt’s Corner vers la gare, autour de laquelle plusieurs magasins, hôtels et entreprises s’installent à la fin du XIX<sup>e</sup> et au début du XX<sup>e</sup> siècle.</p>
<h3>Cité linéaire</h3>
<p>Bien que ce soit difficile à imaginer de nos jours, il faut savoir que, pendant la majeure partie de l’histoire de Stittsville, la rue principale n’était pas seulement la principale artère du coin; c’était aussi l’une des *seules* routes du secteur. Stittsville était alors considérée comme une « cité linéaire », c’est-à-dire un endroit où la plupart des bâtiments et des établissements sont situés aux abords d’une seule rue très longue entrecoupée de quelques rues transversales ou routes secondaires.</p>
<p>Le premier lotissement a vu le jour en 1901, avec plusieurs maisons construites dos à dos sur les rues Abbott et Manchester, à l’ouest de la rue Main. Ce n’est qu’après la Seconde Guerre mondiale que d’autres lotissements se sont développés.</p>
<p>Cette organisation linéaire confère à la rue un aspect qui la distingue nettement des autres rues principales traditionnelles de la région. En effet, on n’y trouve ni le quadrillage ni les intersections du Glebe ou de Westboro, et l’aménagement y est beaucoup moins compact que sur les rues principales plus anciennes de Carleton Place ou d’Almonte. Pendant une bonne partie du XX<sup>e</sup> siècle, la rue a aussi conservé un caractère résolument rural.</p>
<h3>L’ambition de l’après-guerre</h3>
<p>Au sortir de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, la population de Stittsville brille par son ambition. À la fin des années 1940, la communauté se dote d’une nouvelle école élémentaire, la Stittsville Public School (aujourd’hui l’<a href="https://frederickbantingalt.ocdsb.ca/">École secondaire alternative Frederick-Banting</a>, qui abrite également le <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=61567020748076">Centre de la jeunesse Home Bosses</a>*). L’établissement fait figure de modèle d’école élémentaire moderne, au point d’attirer des représentants de conseils scolaires des quatre coins de l’Ontario. C’est à peu près à la même époque que la collectivité crée une chambre de commerce et délimite une zone d’expansion urbaine; c’est le début d’un plan directeur et plan zonage pour le village.</p>
<p>En 1956, Stittsville obtient le statut de village partiellement autonome, ce qui confère aux élus locaux des pouvoirs décisionnels et budgétaires au sein du canton de Goulbourn. Au début des années 1960, Stittsville obtient le statut officiel de village.</p>
<p>C’est à cette période que s’amorce la croissance suburbaine et que débutent les déplacements quotidiens en automobile, puisque Stittsville se trouve à une distance commode des lieux d’emplois à Ottawa. Les premiers lotissements d’après-guerre sont installés dans les secteurs anciens du village, sur de grands terrains, vu la nécessité de l’aménagement de puits et d’installations septiques. On y trouve plusieurs voies de circulation, comme Pretty, Ralphpark, Henry Goulbourn, Norway Spruce, Coach, Conductor, Brigade et Bell Park, pour n’en nommer que quelques-unes.</p>
<p>Tout au long des années 1960 et 1970, Stittsville accueille de nouvelles églises, un centre communautaire et un aréna (<a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/photo-essay-johnny-leroux-arena-turns-45-years-old/">l’aréna Johnny-Leroux</a>*), un bureau de poste, une caserne de pompiers et une bibliothèque, tous situés sur la rue Stittsville Main ou à proximité. La Goulbourn Non-Profit Housing Corporation construit aussi un immeuble de logements abordables de deux étages sur la rue Carleton Cathcart.</p>
<p>À la fin des années 1970, le conseil municipal décide de raccorder le village aux réseaux municipaux d’aqueduc et d’égout. Avec cette décision, et avec la construction du Queensway, à l’ouest, dans les années 1980, Stittsville allait progressivement détourner son attention de la rue Main vers l’approche de la fin du siècle.</p>
<h3>La fin du chemin de fer</h3>
<p>C’est en <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/museum-display-marks-25-years-since-stittsvilles-last-via-train/">janvier 1990 que le dernier train de VIA Rail traverse Stittsville</a>*, ce qui met fin à près de 120 ans de présence ferroviaire. Peu après, les rails sont arrachés, les bâtiments ferroviaires, démolis, et les barrières de passage à niveau, retirées de la rue Main.</p>
<p>En 1991, des travaux de réaménagement de la rue Main sont entrepris. Ce projet de 8 millions de dollars, financé par la Municipalité régionale d’Ottawa-Carleton et le canton de Goulbourn, comprenait l’enfouissement des lignes de transport de l’électricité, l’aménagement de trottoirs des deux côtés de la rue ainsi que la création de boulevards, la plantation d’arbres et l’installation de lampadaires.</p>
<p>En 1996, le site de l’ancienne gare est réaménagé; il devient le parc Village Square, doté d’une <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/update-work-starts-soon-on-the-village-square-park-playground-renewal/">première version de module de jeu à thème ferroviaire</a>*. (La deuxième version a quant à elle été <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/photos-official-opening-of-the-new-play-structure-at-village-square-park/">inaugurée en 2024</a>*.) Avant l’an 2000, la voie ferrée a été retirée et le Sentier transcanadien reliant Bells Corners à Carleton Place a été aménagé.</p>
<p>On peut voir à l’hôtel de ville un tableau de Ben Babelowsky qui représente Stittsville vers 1999-2000. On y voit, du point de vue qu’offre l’emplacement approximatif de l’actuel passage pour piétons lorsqu’on regarde vers le nord, un ensemble coloré de petits immeubles à deux étages abritant des commerces et des restaurants, ainsi qu’un poste de police local.</p>
<p>Cette œuvre fait partie d’une série représentant les villes et les cantons avant leur fusion à la Ville d’Ottawa, en 2000.</p>
<h3>Crise d’urbanisme et plan de conception communautaire</h3>
<p>Avec la fusion municipale, la rue Main a été renommée Stittsville Main, ce qui la distinguait des nombreuses autres voies portant le même nom à Ottawa. Cette période correspond d’ailleurs au début d’un déclin économique sur la rue, qui est survenu en dépit d’une croissance résidentielle continue dans toute la communauté.</p>
<p>Selon moi, divers facteurs sont en cause. D’abord, le développement résidentiel rayonnait vers le nord, l’ouest et le sud. Les nouveaux ensembles commerciaux construits dans les années 1990 et 2000 à l’extrémité nord de la rue Stittsville Main et le long du chemin Hazeldean ont déplacé le pôle commercial du quartier vers le nord, et certains anciens bâtiments ont été ravagés par des incendies.</p>
<p>Vers 2010, un projet d’immeuble d’utilisation polyvalente abritant des appartements et des maisons en rangée visant un terrain près de la Légion de Stittsville fait controverse. Avec ses cinq étages, l’immeuble aurait été le plus élevé de la rue, tout en étant situé dans l’un de ses tronçons les plus étroits. Après quelques revirements, les <a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/reverie-revived-stalled-condo-project-could-continue-later-this-year/">maisons en rangée ont été construites</a>*, l’immeuble d’appartements a été abandonné, et une partie du terrain est toujours à vendre.</p>
<p>Ce projet a néanmoins eu un effet déterminant. En réponse à l’intérêt de la population, l’ancien conseiller municipal Shad Qadri a lancé un processus d’élaboration de plan de conception communautaire pour la rue Stittsville Main. <a href="https://documents.ottawa.ca/sites/default/files/documents/stittsville_main_cdp_fr.pdf">Approuvé en 2015</a>, ce document proposait un plan d’aménagement de la rue entre le chemin Hazeldean et la voie Bobcat. La vision était celle d’un quartier dynamique offrant davantage de logements, de commerces et de services, à la fois dans le cadre bâti existant et dans de nouvelles constructions. Le plan prévoyait une hauteur maximale de quatre étages, privilégiait les utilisations polyvalentes <em>(commerces au rez-de-chaussée et logements aux étages)</em> et préconisait les possibilités d’aménagements communautaires <em>(installation d’art public à l’angle de la rue Carleton Cathcart, création d’une place publique près du sentier au sud de la rue Abbott, possible acquisition de l’école Frederick-Banting à des fins récréatives municipales advenant une mise en vente).</em></p>
<h3>Début de la revitalisation</h3>
<p>Selon ce plan, entre 2015 et 2031, la rue Stittsville Main pouvait accueillir quelque 2 200 logements. Plus de dix ans après son adoption, cet objectif est loin d’être atteint, mais plusieurs projets ont néanmoins vu le jour :</p>
<ul>
<li>Le Switzer (1531, rue Stittsville Main) : 43 appartements, inauguration en 2022</li>
<li>Le Landing (1370, rue Stittsville Main) : 71 appartements, inauguration en 2025</li>
<li>Le Station (1518, rue Stittsville Main) : 27 appartements, en construction</li>
<li>1412, rue Stittsville Main : 18 appartements, en construction</li>
</ul>
<p>Tous ces projets ont été autorisés « de plein droit » en vertu du plan de conception communautaire et n’ont nécessité aucune modification de zonage. À l’exception de celui du 1412, rue Stittsville Main, ces bâtiments comprennent des commerces au rez-de-chaussée et des logements aux étages. Au total, on compte un peu plus de 150 appartements.</p>
<p>(<em>On pourrait également mentionner le projet du 37, cour Wildpine, qui est situé à proximité de la rue Stittsville Main et compte 93 logements, et pour lequel le processus d’approbation est en cours.</em>)</p>
<p>Au-delà du logement, la rue a aussi accueilli beaucoup de nouveaux commerces, dont la plupart sont des entreprises indépendantes exploitées par leurs propriétaires, qui profitent de loyers abordables dans des bâtiments anciens. C’est ainsi que la rue est devenue une pépinière d’entreprises appartenant à des femmes ou à des personnes issues de la diversité, que l’on pense à des restaurants, à des commerces de détail ou à divers autres types d’entreprises. <a href="https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Jacobs">Jane Jacobs</a> serait sans doute ravie!</p>
<p>Même <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/celebrating-the-new-stittsville-muslim-association-sign/">l’Association musulmane de Stittsville</a>* s’est installée au 1469, rue Stittsville Main, transformant temporairement l’ancien immeuble de Bradley’s Insurance en mosquée et en école, le temps de trouver un plus grand local ailleurs à Stittsville.</p>
<p>Lors des premières visites que j’ai menées pour <em>La promenade de Jane</em>, nous faisions un arrêt sur le perron de l’ancien Green’s Hotel, ou Butler’s Hotel, à l’angle des rues Stittsville Main et Abbott. À l’époque, les bureaux de Hudson’s Insurance s’y trouvaient, et je mentionnais qu’il serait formidable d’y voir s’installer un café ou un pub. Aujourd’hui, on y trouve le Ritual Café, qui appartient à Chinelo Houron, et il s’agit d’un endroit très aimé des cyclistes et des adeptes du Sentier transcanadien.</p>
<p>Plutôt que de faire un arrêt sur le perron de l’édifice, nous nous réunissons maintenant à la place Bradley. <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/update-final-plan-for-the-stittsville-main-trailhead-project/">Aménagée en 2019 grâce à des fonds de relance provinciaux pour les rues principales</a>*, cette place publique faisait partie des projets présentés dans le plan de conception communautaire de 2015. En 2022, elle a été <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/official-naming-ceremony-for-bradley-square/">renommée en l’honneur des contributions historiques de la famille Bradley au bénéfice de Stittsville</a>*.</p>
<h3>Regard vers l’avenir</h3>
<p>Le quartier de Stittsville a aujourd’hui une population d’environ 55 000 personnes et devrait en accueillir 25 000 de plus les prochaines décennies. Notre rue principale se distingue des autres banlieues d’Ottawa par son caractère, la coexistence d’immeubles anciens et contemporains et le nombre grandissant de commerces variés.</p>
<p>Le transport demeure cependant l’un des grands défis. En effet, la rue Stittsville Main, qui est à mi-chemin entre une route et une rue, correspond à ce que l’on appelle une <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stroad">« autorue »</a>* : c’est une artère qui laisse place à la circulation automobile nord-sud dans le secteur, mais c’est aussi une rue bordée de petits commerces qui se prête relativement bien à la marche.</p>
<p>Pour la suite des choses, il faudra travailler à en faire plutôt une rue, car c’est dans des milieux à échelle humaine, et non sur des routes, que le commerce de proximité peut s’épanouir.  De nouvelles voies, comme l’avenue Robert Grant, permettront de détourner une partie de la circulation nord-sud de la rue Stittsville Main. Par ailleurs, le <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/stittsville-main-street-public-realm-plan-heads-to-committee-for-approval/">Plan du domaine public de 2022</a>* et le <a href="https://glengower.ca/notebook/notebook-map-of-future-transportation-projects-in-stittsville/">Plan directeur des transports 2025</a>* prévoient l’aménagement de nouveaux trottoirs et de sentiers des deux côtés de la rue, ce qui améliorera la sécurité et le confort des piétonnes, des piétons et des cyclistes, tout en renforçant les liens avec le Sentier transcanadien. Le lancement du circuit 163 d’OC Transpo en 2025 et l’augmentation prochaine de la fréquence du service sur le circuit 61 vont dans le même sens.</p>
<p>Dans les prochaines années, la rue Stittsville Main sera prolongée vers le nord jusqu’aux quartiers Jackson Trails et Connections, pour rejoindre la promenade Palladium, puis le Queensway. L’ancienne route qui menait à Carp deviendra bientôt un axe vers Kanata et au-delà.</p>
<p>De nouveaux immeubles d’habitation verront le jour, tant sur la rue elle-même qu’à proximité. En raison des origines rurales de la rue, la plupart des terrains sont vastes et profonds, ce qui les rend particulièrement propices aux logements et aux commerces de détail. L’ancienne caserne de pompiers située à l’angle de la rue Carleton Cathcart est aussi mûre pour une reconstruction majeure. La Ville en profitera pour offrir un local permanent à la Banque alimentaire de Stittsville, et probablement pour aménager des logements abordables et des salles communautaires.</p>
<p>Par ailleurs, de nouvelles orientations provinciales s’appliquant aux alentours du chemin Hazeldean ont rendu caduque la limite de quatre étages fixée dans le Plan secondaire de la rue Stittsville Main de 2015. Les règles provinciales autorisent désormais des <a href="https://glengower.ca/development/update-provincial-rule-changes-and-their-impact-on-stittsville-main-street/">hauteurs maximales de 10 à 18 étages</a>* entre la rue Hobin et le chemin Hazeldean. Ainsi, advenant le réaménagement de mails linéaires ou de terrains du conseil scolaire, il se pourrait que des immeubles d’utilisation polyvalente de grande hauteur soient construits.</p>
<h3>La seule constante est le changement</h3>
<p>Je ne me souviens plus où j’ai entendu ou lu cette réflexion, mais un urbaniste avisé soulignait que, si la vocation du territoire et les bâtiments évoluent au fil du temps, les routes, elles, demeurent.</p>
<p>En sillonnant la rue, on peut voir des traces de toutes les périodes de l’histoire de Stittsville, dont des éléments architecturaux représentant différentes décennies et des indices de son passé rural et ferroviaire. Je me demande si les premiers arpenteurs et colons du canton de Goulbourn ont pu s’imaginer que la route qu’ils avaient tracée vers le nord, du chemin Richmond à la limite de la concession 11, deviendrait un jour l’épine dorsale d’une banlieue du XXI<sup>e</sup> siècle en pleine croissance, au cœur de la capitale du pays.</p>
<p>Il y a dix ans, lorsque j’ai commencé à animer des visites dans le cadre de <em>La promenade de Jane</em>, la revitalisation de la rue Stittsville Main en était à ses balbutiements. Nous sommes encore au tout début de ce processus, tout est loin d’être parfait, et la transformation demande inévitablement des ajustements, mais les bâtiments récents comme le <a href="https://glengower.ca/tag/1531-stittsville-main/">Switzer</a>* et le <a href="https://glengower.ca/tag/1518-stittsville-main/">Station</a>* nous permettent déjà d’esquisser la direction que prendra la rue et ce qu’elle pourrait devenir dans les 25 prochaines années.</p>
<p>Au plaisir de vous croiser dans le quartier!</p>
<hr />
<p><strong>Sources partielles consultées pour ce bulletin</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://ottawa.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S26C195669"><em>Stittsville: A Sense of Place</em></a>, de Barbara Bottriell</li>
<li><a href="https://goulbournhistoricalsociety.org/">Société historique du canton de Goulbourn</a>*</li>
<li><a href="https://goulbournmuseum.ca/">Musée Goulbourn</a>*</li>
<li><a href="https://stittsvillecentral.ca/category/heritage/">StittsvilleCentral.ca</a>*</li>
</ul>
<p>* : pages en anglais seulement</p>
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		<title>UPDATE: Hobin Street sidewalk open house</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit Great turn-out and constructive feedback at our Hobin Street sidewalk open house on Thursday. City staff have posted a &#8220;roll plan&#8221; map showing the proposed sidewalk and pedestrian upgrade, and they are still accepting resident feedback. Visit engage.ottawa.ca to see the map, take a survey, or email staff directly. MISE À [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/events/april-30-hobin-street-sidewalk-open-house/">UPDATE: Hobin Street sidewalk open house</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit</em></p>
<p>Great turn-out and constructive feedback at our Hobin Street sidewalk open house on Thursday.</p>
<p>City staff have posted a &#8220;roll plan&#8221; map showing the proposed sidewalk and pedestrian upgrade, and they are still accepting resident feedback. Visit <a href="https://engage.ottawa.ca/hobin-street-sidewalk">engage.ottawa.ca</a> to see the map, take a survey, or email staff directly.</p>
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<h2>MISE À JOUR : Portes ouvertes relatives à l’aménagement d’un trottoir dans la rue Hobin</h2>
<p>Vous avez été nombreux à participer aux portes ouvertes relatives à l’aménagement d’un trottoir dans la rue Hobin, jeudi dernier, et à nous faire part de vos excellents commentaires.</p>
<p>Le personnel municipal a publié un « plan de mise en œuvre » montrant le projet d’amélioration du trottoir et des passages piétonniers, et vous pouvez encore envoyer vos commentaires. Rendez-vous sur <a href="https://participons.ottawa.ca/trottoir-de-la-rue-hobin">Participons Ottawa</a> pour consulter la carte, répondre au sondage ou contacter directement le personnel.</p>
<p><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00002.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20937" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00002.jpg" alt="A crowd of people inside the A. Lorne Cassidy library for the Hobin Sidewalk open house. There are display panels set up around the room." width="1920" height="1356" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00002.jpg 1920w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00002-1280x904.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00002-980x692.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00002-480x339.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" /></a> <a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00001.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20938" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00001.jpg" alt="Councillor Glen standing with the large roll-out map showing the proposed sidewalk design." width="2400" height="1800" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00001.jpg 2400w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00001-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00001-980x735.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Hobin-Sidewalk-Open-House-00001-480x360.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 2400px, 100vw" /></a></p>
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<p><em>Originally published April 10, 2026</em></p>
<p><em>La version française suit </em></p>
<p>We’re hosting an open house on <strong>Thursday, April 30</strong> at <strong>7:00 p.m.</strong> at <strong>A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School (27 Hobin St)</strong> so residents can view the proposed design for a sidewalk on Hobin Street from Carp Road to Crossing Bridge Park.</p>
<p>This sidewalk is a priority project in the City’s Transportation Master Plan and we want your feedback.</p>
<p>The design includes a sidewalk on the west side of Hobin, and will not affect the decorative gates in front of homes along the street.<br />
UPDATE (April 25): City staff have now posted a &#8220;roll plan&#8221; of the proposed sidewalk and pedestrian upgrades, along with a survey for residents. <a href="https://engage.ottawa.ca/hobin-street-sidewalk">Visit ottawa.ca for more information&#8230;</a></p>
<p><em>We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to fully participate. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email <a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca">glen.gower@ottawa.ca</a> or call 613-580-2476.</em></p>
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<h2>Séance portes ouvertes au sujet du trottoir de la rue Hobin le 30 avril</h2>
<p>Nous organisons une séance d’information de type portes ouvertes le <strong>jeudi 30 avril, à 19 h</strong> à la <strong>A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School (27, rue Hobin)</strong> afin que les résidents puissent examiner la conception proposée pour le trottoir qui longera la rue Hobin entre le chemin Carp et le parc Crossing Bridge.</p>
<p>Ce trottoir est un projet prioritaire du Plan directeur des transports de la Ville et nous voulons obtenir votre avis sur le sujet.</p>
<p>La conception comprend un trottoir du côté ouest de la rue Hobin, ce qui n’affectera pas les portails décoratifs aux entrées des maisons le long de la rue.</p>
<p>MISE À JOUR du 25 avril : Le personnel municipal a publié un plan de mise en œuvre relatif au trottoir proposé et aux améliorations des voies piétonnières, et un sondage à l’intention des résidents. <a href="https://participons.ottawa.ca/trottoir-de-la-rue-hobin">Pour en savoir plus, veuillez consulter ottawa.ca</a>.</p>
<p><em>Nous nous efforçons d’organiser des événements inclusifs et accessibles auxquels tout le monde, y compris les personnes en situation de handicap, peut participer pleinement. Pour demander des mesures d’adaptation ou pour toute question sur l’accessibilité, veuillez envoyer un courriel à </em><a href="mailto:glen.gower@ottawa.ca"><em>glen.gower@ottawa.ca</em></a><em> ou composer le 613-580-2476.</em></p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/events/april-30-hobin-street-sidewalk-open-house/">UPDATE: Hobin Street sidewalk open house</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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