Author: Lesley McKay
Laughs For the Front brings comic relief in support of Frontline Fund
(Dominic Laporte created a tribute to frontline workers with his mural viewed alongside the Vanier Parkway. Photo: YouTube video – Wayne Cuddington, Ottawa Citizen) Watch some of Canada’s best comedians…
Plants from the dark side – Wild Parsnip
(Judith Cox, a Master Gardener, is the President of the Stittsville-Goulbourn Horticultural Society. Judith shares the characteristics and effects of Wild Parsnip as well as providing tips on ridding your…
Keep everyone healthy – wear a mask when you ride on public transportation
Starting Monday, June 15, OC Transpo will require all passengers to wear masks or face coverings when riding the bus, trains, Para Transpo, at transit stations and if you are…
Celebrating 20 years – Embellish Hair Studio enthusiastically reopens doors
For thirty-five years Emily Benckhuysen has been enjoying her career as a hair stylist and doing what she loves best – giving someone a new look. More importantly, Emily went…
Take a day trip – tiptoe through the orchids at Purdon Conservation Area
(Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchids growing at the Purdon Conservation Area in the Lanark Highlands. Photo: Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority) The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has opened up the highly popular Purdon…
How a Richmond company grew from a one-car garage to becoming a leader in safety and PPE products
(The home office and warehouse facilities of AF Pollution Abatement Systems and shopSafety.ca in Richmond, Ontario. Photo: Google Maps) Have you heard of AF Pollution Abatement Systems Inc. or shopSafety.ca located…
Support local – shop local urges the Stittsville Business Association
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) wants to assist business owners in reopening their businesses and are offering support to do so. The SBA is currently promoting a ‘shop local’ message…
Pet appreciation week – workout moves to stay active with your canine companion
Pet Appreciation Week is June 7-13 and a great time to enjoy exercising with your pet. GoodLife Fitness VP of group experience, Kim Lavender, suggests “dog owners can do exercises…
Give back to charities – purchase COVID-19 #stittsvillestrong coat of arms
There is a fundraising campaign happening in Stittsville to give a boost to residents while supporting local charities. Joseph Carbonetto and BR Ravishankar have teamed up to raise always needed funds…
The Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club vote to sell five building lots
Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club (AVGCC) held their virtual Annual General Meeting two weeks ago. At that meeting the members voted unanimously to support a motion required by the…
Odessey Theatre beating boredom for youth with free summer online workshops
We know finding something that is safe yet engaging and fun for kids to do is on the mind of all parents this summer. Odyssey Theatre is launching new FREE online…
Celebrating 20 years during a pandemic – Stittsville Glass & Signs have done just that
(Front row L to R: Dave Cardinal and Luke Therrien (owner of Stittsville Glass & Signs), behind them L to R are Andrew Brown, Dayna Hammond (Nancy’s daughter), Nancy Therrien…
Kevin Pidgeon funds Bell Warriors Jim Wagdin Scholarship for 2020
(Bell Warriors Football Club retired Coach Kevin Pidgeon now funding the Bell Warriors Jim Wagdin Post-Secondary Scholarships for 2020. Photo: Submitted) “The Bell Warriors Football Club is pleased and excited…
Ottawa Humane Society assists pet owners with emergency pet food bank
Many pet owners are having a difficult time affording the cost of food for their animals due to the COVID pandemic. To help address these needs, the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS)…
Colin Simonds running Stittsville streets for the food bank
Have you seen a young marathon man running down your street? If so, it is Colin Simonds, a Stittsville resident and PhD student at Queen’s University. Colin loves to run…