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		<title>New 2026 edition of the Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide is now available</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:06:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit The third edition of the Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide is available now! We&#8217;ve expanded the booklet to 36 pages, full of information on topics such as housing, healthcare, education, employment, city services, and more. It&#8217;s designed to help people who are new to Stittsville during their first few days, weeks, and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/new-2026-edition-of-the-welcome-to-stittsville-newcomers-guide-is-now-available/">New 2026 edition of the Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide is now available</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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<p>The third edition of the <a href="http://glengower.ca/welcome/">Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide</a> is available now! We&#8217;ve expanded the booklet to 36 pages, full of information on topics such as housing, healthcare, education, employment, city services, and more.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s designed to help people who are new to Stittsville during their first few days, weeks, and months in our community. Whether you&#8217;re moving from another country, another province, or even from another neighbourhood in Ottawa, this guide will help you get started.</p>
<p>You can download the booklet at <a href="http://glengower.ca/welcome/">glengower.ca/welcome/</a> or you can pick up a copy at our Stittsville ward office at CARDELREC at 1500 Shea Road. Please share with people you know who are new to the community, or moving here soon!</p>
<p>The booklet was written and produced by Councillor Glen’s team, and was developed based on a recommendation from the <strong>Stittsville Diversity Committee.</strong> The committee is made up of representatives from various cultural groups.  The committee advises our office on c<em>ommunity issues </em>relating to diversity and anti-racism in Stittsville and, more broadly, in the City of Ottawa. They are also involved in developing projects and initiatives that support and celebrate newcomers and promote multiculturalism in Stittsville to enable a safe and welcoming community for everyone.</p>
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<p>La troisième édition du <a href="https://glengower.ca/welcome/">Guide du nouvel arrivant à Stittsville</a> est à présent disponible! Nous avons étoffé le guide, qui compte désormais 36 pages remplies d’information sur des sujets comme le logement, les soins de santé, l’éducation, l’emploi, les services municipaux, et plus encore.</p>
<p>Il est là pour aider les personnes qui sont nouvelles à Stittsville durant leurs premiers jours, semaines et mois dans notre communauté. Que vous arriviez de l’étranger, d’une autre province ou simplement d’un autre quartier d’Ottawa, ce guide vous aidera à prendre un bon départ.</p>
<p>Vous pouvez télécharger le guide à l’adresse <a href="https://glengower.ca/welcome/">glengower.ca/welcome/</a>, ou en obtenir un exemplaire à notre bureau de quartier de Stittsville chez CARDELREC, au 1500, chemin Shea. Nous vous encourageons à le transmettre à toute personne qui vient d’emménager dans notre communauté ou qui s’apprête à le faire.</p>
<p>Le guide a été rédigé par l’équipe du conseiller Glen Gower à la suggestion du <strong>Comité de la diversité de Stittsville.</strong> Ce comité est composé de représentants de divers groupes culturels. Il conseille notre bureau sur les <em>questions communautaires</em> liées à la diversité et à la lutte contre le racisme à Stittsville et, plus généralement, à Ottawa. Ses membres participent également à l’élaboration de projets et d’initiatives qui soutiennent et célèbrent les nouveaux arrivants et favorisent le multiculturalisme à Stittsville afin de créer une communauté sécuritaire et accueillante pour tous.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/new-2026-edition-of-the-welcome-to-stittsville-newcomers-guide-is-now-available/">New 2026 edition of the Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide is now available</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>UPDATE: Second edition of the Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit We&#8217;ve published the second edition of the Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide. This 32-page booklet is designed to help people who are new to Stittsville during their first few days, weeks, and months in our community. It includes updated information on topics such as housing, healthcare, education, employment, city services, and [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/update-second-edition-of-the-welcome-to-stittsville-newcomers-guide/">UPDATE: Second edition of the Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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<p>We&#8217;ve published the second edition of the <a href="http://glengower.ca/welcome/">Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide</a>. This 32-page booklet is designed to help people who are new to Stittsville during their first few days, weeks, and months in our community.</p>
<p>It includes updated information on topics such as housing, healthcare, education, employment, city services, and more. We’ve designed it to be useful for people who are moving from another country, another province, or even from another neighbourhood in Ottawa.</p>
<p>You can download the booklet at <a href="http://glengower.ca/welcome/">glengower.ca/welcome/</a> or pick up a copy at our Stittsville ward office at CARDELREC at 1500 Shea Road. Please share with people you know who are new to the community, or moving here soon!</p>
<p>The booklet was written and produced by Councillor Glen’s team, and was developed based on a recommendation from the <strong>Stittsville Diversity Committee.</strong> The committee is made up of representatives from various cultural groups, and is focused on identifying challenges and barriers faced by immigrants and multicultural groups, and taking action to promote a more welcoming and inclusive community.</p>
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<h2>Mise à jour : Deuxième édition du Guide du nouvel arrivant à Stittsville</h2>
<p>Nous avons publié la deuxième édition du <a href="http://glengower.ca/welcome/"><em>Guide du nouvel arrivant à Stittsville</em></a>. Ce guide d’environ 32 pages est conçu pour aider les personnes qui se sont récemment installées à Stittsville à s’y orienter au cours de leurs premiers jours, semaines et mois dans notre communauté.</p>
<p>Vous y trouverez de l’information sur le logement, les soins de santé, l’éducation, l’emploi et les services municipaux, entre autres. Il a été créé pour offrir des renseignements pratiques aux personnes qui viennent d’un autre pays, d’une autre province ou même d’un autre quartier d’Ottawa.</p>
<p>Vous pouvez télécharger le guide à l’adresse <a href="http://glengower.ca/welcome/">glengower.ca/welcome/</a>, ou vous en procurer un exemplaire au bureau de quartier de Stittsville, situé dans le Complexe récréatif CARDELREC, au 1500, chemin Shea. Nous vous encourageons à le transmettre à toute personne qui vient d’emménager dans notre communauté ou qui s’apprête à le faire.</p>
<p>Le guide a été rédigé par l’équipe du conseiller Glen Gower à la suggestion du <strong>Comité de la diversité de Stittsville</strong>. Le Comité est composé de représentants de divers groupes culturels et œuvre à cerner et à éliminer les obstacles qui se dressent devant les immigrants et les membres de minorités culturelles, ainsi qu’à promouvoir une communauté plus accueillante et inclusive.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/update-second-edition-of-the-welcome-to-stittsville-newcomers-guide/">UPDATE: Second edition of the Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>Introducing our new Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 16:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit We&#8217;re excited to launch our new Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide. It&#8217;s designed to help people who are new to Stittsville during their first few days, weeks, and months in our community. You can download a copy at glengower.ca/welcome/ or pick a copy in person at our ward office at CARDELREC [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/introducing-our-new-welcome-to-stittsville-newcomers-guide/">Introducing our new Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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<p>We&#8217;re excited to launch our new <strong><a href="http://glengower.ca/welcome/">Welcome to Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide</a></strong>. It&#8217;s designed to help people who are new to Stittsville during their first few days, weeks, and months in our community.</p>
<p>You can download a copy at <a href="http://glengower.ca/welcome/">glengower.ca/welcome/</a> or pick a copy in person at our ward office at CARDELREC (1500 Shea Road).</p>
<p>The guide will be useful for people who are moving from another country, another province, or even from another neighbourhood in Ottawa. The booklet includes a range of information on topics such as housing, healthcare, education, employment, city services, and more.</p>
<p>The booklet is available in English and will be provided in other languages as well.</p>
<p>The booklet was written and produced by Councillor Glen’s team, and was developed based on a recommendation from the <strong>Stittsville Diversity Committee.</strong> The committee is made up of representatives from various cultural groups, and is focused on identifying challenges and barriers faced by immigrants and multicultural groups, and taking action to promote a more welcoming and inclusive community.</p>
<p>The launch coincides with our annual <a href="http://glengower.ca/events/june-15-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/"><strong>Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival</strong></a> which takes place on Saturday, June 15 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Village Square Park (6000 Abbott Street) in Stittsville.</p>
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<h3 style="font-weight: 400;">Voici notre nouveau Guide de bienvenue à Stittsville pour les nouveaux arrivants!</h3>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Nous sommes heureux de lancer notre nouveau <a href="http://glengower.ca/welcome/"><strong>Guide de bienvenue à Stittsville pour les nouveaux arrivants</strong></a>. Il est conçu pour aider, au cours des premiers jours, semaines et mois dans notre communauté, les personnes qui s’installent à Stittsville.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Vous pouvez le télécharger à l’adresse <a href="http://glengower.ca/welcome/">glengower.ca/welcome/</a> ou ramasser un exemplaire en personne dans le bureau de notre quartier au Complexe récréatif CARDELREC (1500, chemin Shea).</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Le guide sera utile pour les personnes qui viennent d’un autre pays, d’une autre province ou même d’autres quartiers d’Ottawa. Il comprend un éventail d’information sur des sujets comme le logement, les soins de santé, l’éducation, l’emploi, les services municipaux et bien plus.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Le livret est offert en anglais et sera également disponible dans d’autres langues.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Rédigé et produit par l’équipe du conseiller Glen Gower, ce guide a été élaboré à la suite d’une recommandation du <strong>Comité de la diversité de </strong><strong>Stittsville.</strong> Le Comité est composé de représentants provenant de différents groupes culturels et est axé sur la reconnaissance des difficultés et des obstacles auxquels font face les immigrants et les groupes multiculturels. Il vise à prendre des mesures pour promouvoir une communauté plus accueillante et inclusive.</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Le lancement coïncide avec le <a href="http://glengower.ca/events/june-15-welcome-to-stittsville-multicultural-festival/"><strong>Festival multiculturel annuel Bienvenue à Stittsville</strong></a> qui a lieu le samedi 15 juin, de midi à 16 h, au parc Village Square (6000, rue Abbott) à Stittsville.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/information/introducing-our-new-welcome-to-stittsville-newcomers-guide/">Introducing our new Welcome To Stittsville Newcomer&#8217;s Guide!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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