Health Canada warning Ontario residents Do Not Use – counterfeit COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test kits
Health Canada is warning consumers about counterfeit BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 antigen rapid test kits (25-pack boxes) that have been found in Ontario.
Coyotes are ever-present in Stittsville community – information to assist with co-habitating
Ottawa is not the only municipality to experience challenges in its relationship with coyotes and some suggest a violent, cruel and ineffective solution in the form of culls. The truth is that human–coyote encounters are largely a manmade problem…
35th annual guide dog ride to raise funds for training of Canadian guide dogs
(Meet Rider one of the many Canadian Guide Dogs in training. Photo: Canadian Guide Dogs) Own a motorcycle? Ride on your own or with friends to raise money towards the training…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the municipal election quickly approaching, a period of black-out is put in place that doesn’t allow current Councillors to provide updates to their ward residents, so from August 25 until election day on October 24, Councillor Gower will not be publishing updates. In the meantime, look forward to keeping up-to-date on community events and happenings…
Stittsville Kiwanis Club and community supporters hosting free movie night at Village Square Park
On the evening of August 12, the Stittsville Kiwanis and their community supporters, will fill Village Square Park with heart and humour as they host the movie Sing 2.
Ottawa Humane Society experiencing historic wait times for foster homes
More than 40 animals are currently waiting for foster homes at the Ottawa Humane Society, and some have been waiting for more than a month.
John W. Egan releases his sixth novel, Spring of 1813
Avid readers of novels are familiar with the works of Stittsville author, John W. Egan. John has now published the second book in his historical fiction series Beyond 1812. His new novel is entitled Spring of 1813.
Stittsville chosen as home for newest indoor entertainment venue – MaxxGames
On Saturday, August 6th, a new entertainment venue opens in Stittsville at the Ottawa MegaDome. MaxxGames is coming to Stittsville! LaserMaxx Ottawa’s founder and CEO, Philip Aldis, has partnered with Matt Rakowski and Nick Catizzone to bring laser tag and more to the west end of the city.
Prestigious awards pour in for Dunrobin Distilleries – plans shared for Stittsville location
Adrian Spitzer and Mark Watson, the owners and inspiration behind Dunrobin Distilleries, have been lifelong friends growing up in the neighbourhood of Old Ottawa South. They have both been entrepreneurs…
Stittsville on Patrol puts out a casting call for Season 3
Looking for Love, Officially! Bell Fibe TV1’s single-camera, single-character comedy, Stittsville on Patrol has been renewed for Season 3 and puts itself out there by seeking a partner for Simon Bache. Ideally, someone who loves justice, hates Shawns.
City of Ottawa: Holiday Monday schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes and impacts to City services for the Colonel By Day holiday on Monday, August 1.
‘Grandparent’ scam on the rise in Ottawa
The Ottawa Police Service warns against ‘grandparent’ scam responsible for defrauding the elderly out of tens of thousands of dollars this week.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides additional information on the sporadic power outages in south-end Stittsville that have been taking place since June. Please note, Councillor Gower’s next update will return the week of August 7th.
The Outerbridges – Canada’s Grand Masters of Illusion return to the Station Theatre Stage
If you love magic and illusions, you do not want to miss out on seeing the world-class magic show OUTERBRIDGE – Clockwork Mysteries. The show returns to The Station Theatre in Smiths Falls.
Share the land: our hosts the Anishinabi, Algonquin people shared their land with immigrant settlers
As summer lingers with crops of corn, squash and beans, known in Indigenous agriculture as the three sisters, we owe thanks to our hosts the Anishinabi, Algonquin people.