Author: Lesley McKay
Ottawa Public Health supports opening of community gardens
(Kim Bonin, Manager of Jo-Jo’s Community Garden in Stittsville at the entrance to the garden. Photo: Stittsville Central.) Community gardens were included in the recently announced closures of recreational spaces. As…
Traffic calming measures – installation dates altered due to COVID-19
(Kittiwake Drive, Stittsville) Ottawa is making adjustments to the installation dates for the 2020 Temporary Traffic Calming Measures Program (TTCMP) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The TTCMP follows…
Ottawa Public Library provides vast variety of virtual programs and services
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is closed until June 30, but continues to operate its extensive online services and resources, providing enhanced digital content, collections and programming to connect and…
Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Hazeldean Road McDonald’s
Today, April 17, an employee from the McDonald’s location at 510 Hazeldean Road has reported that they have tested positive for COVID-19. A press release from McDonald’s Canada stated, “local…
Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis step up with computers for kids through KC4K campaign
The Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis are partnering with Kiwanis Bytown to lead a program to put computers in the hands of kids who are in need to continue their on-line studies through…
Stittsville resident plays piano tunes virtually for seniors
(Allan Ryan of Stittsville sits at his piano in his basement music retreat ready to play tunes for seniors and shut-ins through his virtual service. Photo: Allan Ryan) Seniors in…
Eligibility criteria expanded for access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was stern in today’s news conference when he stated, “the country is still contending with the first wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Loosening controls too…
Too early to lift restrictions – another four weeks of emergency declaration order in place
Premier Doug Ford announced on April 14 that the Emergency Declaration Order will be extended by another 28 days – until May 12th – after a special sitting of the…
Stittsville Business Association waiving annual membership fees
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) wants to support all businesses in our community and see them prosper during this unrivaled time. Whether your business is small, medium, large, freelance or…
Local family open their hearts and wallet through the SBA for our community
It is no secret that the members of the Small Business Association (SBA) and all small businesses in Stittsville have been dramatically affected by the measures in place to help…
Crime Prevention Ottawa shares fraud and property crime pointers
Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) says that unfortunately there are criminals who use the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity for their activities. CPO offers this excellent resource, adapted from Victim Support Europe,…
Kardish Health Food offers free grocery delivery and curb-side pick-ups
Another example of the business community coming together to reduce the spread of COVID-19. On April 7, Kardish Health Food Centre, Ottawa’s largest health food retailer, launched their free same-day…
Premier Ford mandates closure of stores and pharmacies on Easter Sunday
(Photo: Office of the Premier Doug Ford – YouTube capture) During Premier Doug Ford‘s daily press conference for April 8th, he stated that “front line workers deserve a much needed…
Cavanagh Construction donates 900 N95 masks to local hospital
(Thank you to Cavanagh Construction for their recent donation of N95 masks. Here, Mary Wilson Trider, President and CEO, Carleton Place Hospital (far left), CPDMH staff members Alison White and…
Stittsville family wins the ‘My Family Is’ exhibit contest held by Goulbourn Museum
(The Hambly family exhibit ready for entry to the ‘My Family Is…’ Exhibit Contest held by the Goulbourn Museum. Photo: Hambly family) Over the past couple of weeks, families in…