Author: Lesley McKay
Guide dog training has had to adapt during pandemic
Everyone is adapting to a world with COVID-19 and our usual routines and habits have greatly changed. There is one group of people often forgotten and not considered — those with…
2020 Order of Ottawa and Brian Kilrea Award nominations now open
Do you know someone who works tirelessly in giving back to our community of Stittsville or an amateur coach who contributes considerably to a local sports association? If so, the…
Bike theft numbers up – Ottawa Police impart security tips
The number of bike thefts is increasing in Stittsville as seen on some local facebook posts. More peculiar, are the missing parts – seats and pedals. The Ottawa Police Service,…
Post-apocalyptic Ottawa film brings new perspective to global pandemic
(Ottawa film producer of Pragmatopia – Pixie Cram. Photo: Pixie Cram) Pixie Cram is a live-action filmmaker and animator who lives in Ottawa. Her stop-animation short, Emergency Broadcast, created during a…
Little Ray’s bringing their show drive-in style to Wesley Clover Parks
(Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo are bringing their show to the Wesley Clover Parks on July 11, 2020 for a drive-in style fundraiser to assist in maintaining the health of the…
Benny&Co. donates meals to local charities and contributes to Stittsville’s Canada Day
(Benny&Co. Canada Day delivery. The restaurant staff celebrated Canada Day by giving back to the community and delivered 75 meals to local charities.) Canada Day is always a busy and…
Stittsville Library Branch to reopen July 13 with modified hours and services
“I know I could not be happier to return to Stittsville branch and provide support and library services right in our neighbourhood. During our closure, our work team has kept…
Fireworks spark increase in lost dogs says Ottawa Humane Society
The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is preparing for a possible spike in lost dogs, as individual firework displays are likely to be more prevalent because of COVID-19 physical distancing measures.…
UPDATE – FOUND SAFE – Public assistance sought to locate 15 year-old girl
(Public assistance requested to locate 15 year-old Jordyn Moore who was last seen on Peter Robinson Road in rural Carp area.) The Ottawa Police Service Missing Persons Section is asking…
The Little Red Spade promotes local and Canadian made with outdoor market
The owner of The Little Red Spade (TLRS), Lorette Thomson, had selected unique events and workshops for her inviting and quaint gift shop in 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic reared…
Truck repair business damaged by fire on Wahlgreen Road
(Ottawa Fire respond to 145 Wahlgreen Road where a working fire damaged a truck repair business. Photos: Ottawa Fire Services) Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) received a 911 call at 6:36…
New partnership formed between Stittsville Lions Club and Wellings of Stittsville for dog guides
(Lion Helen Burke, Pat Struble of Wellings of Stittsville and Lion Marilyn Southall are pleased with the partnership formed between Wellings of Stittsville and the Lions Club to support the…
‘Reckless behaviour’ leaving pets in hot cars
(A Beagle in a closed-up vehicle – Iryna Inshyna Shutterstock) “It is critically important to ensure all pets are protected from the potential fatal effects of the hot summer sun,”…
Ontario Iron Works proudly sponsor Bell Warriors Football Club
(Ken Schwartz, Head Controller at Ontario Iron Works and long-time Bell Warriors volunteer. Ontario Iron Works is the newest Bell Warriors Football Club Gold Sponsor thanks to a very generous…
Stittsville Village Association gearing up for a memorable virtual Canada Day
Canada Day 2020 is just around the corner and the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) has always brought the Stittsville community an exciting day. This year, in light of current circumstances,…