Author: Lesley McKay
Residents warned of tick high risk areas – 2022 province-wide map
Entomologists have indicated that with the milder winters being experienced over the past decade, allow the ticks to survive the season and they are moving further eastward.
Heart healthy tips for Hypertension Awareness Month
May is Hypertension Awareness Month and a great reminder for us to check in on our heart health. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure…
What’s new at the Stittsville Library
Some children are very comfortable reading to dogs and enjoy reading with Caileigh, a St. John’s Ambulance therapy dog.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower brings to our attention this week, a new community initiative – The Diversity Project…
Start your engines as the Ottawa Ride for Dad returns to the road
The Ottawa Motorcycle Ride for Dad in support of the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation is asking for community support and participation as it gears up for its annual ride in June.
Stittsville’s Market at the Barn showcases local vendors for another season
The Market at the Barn folks will be kicking off the farmers market season on Sunday, May 8th at 9:00am.
What’s next for Paralympian Tyrone Henry – a 2026 gold medal
Tyrone Henry never thought he would one day be playing on Canada’s Para Ice Hockey team.
Get ready for summer fun: 2022 summer camp and activity City eGuides now available online
Get planning your summer activities! Explore the City of Ottawa’s fun summer camps and programs with the Summer 2022 eGuides now available.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The City of Ottawa and the CRT Developments (Claridge, Richcraft and Tamarack) reached an agreement to purchase five hectares of Shea Woods.
Ruth Richardson and Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club invite residents to peace walk for Ukraine
This year, you are invited to join thousands of people who walk labyrinths worldwide as they participate in the fourteenth annual World Labyrinth Day at W.J. Bell Rotary Peace Park.
6310 Hazeldean Road proposed site for three nine-storey mixed-use buildings
The property is the former location of the Techno-Bloc Landscaping Supplies site, west of Carp Road, east of West Ridge Drive…
Ottawa’s first microgallery pops up in Stittsville
The impromptu launch and unveiling of the #Hum_Microgallery took place the evening of April 22 in Stittsville with an informal reception…
Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club’s ‘Week of Action’ supports the Stittsville Food Bank
Rotary Clubs across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley are initiating their ‘Week of Action’ in support of local food banks and organizations who provide free meals to those in need.
Ottawa Fire and Ottawa Paramedics respond to fallen tree trapping seriously injured man
The individual, a man in his 70s, was pinned face down under a large trees that was vertically in the air.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On April 27 via Zoom, Stittsville residents will have the opportunity to view and provide feedback on the Stittsville Main Street Public Realm Plan .