Author: Lesley McKay
Ottawa Fire wants you to stay safe during the holidays
Tom Miller is the Sector Chief for District 8 at Ottawa Fire Station 81 here in Stittsville. In a conversation with Stittsville Central he shares precautions…
OC Transpo winter and holiday schedule adjustments and construction detours begin December 19
A special holiday OC Transpo service will be in place from Monday, December 20 to Saturday, January 1.
An update from the Ottawa COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre
This news came in late Saturday evening and is the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations…
Police lay charges involving firearms investigation – search warrant executed in Stittsville
Shaver was arrested by the OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Unit yesterday and a search warrant was executed at a residence in Stittsville.
Stittsville family needs a little help
The family are long-time Stittsville residents, the Slater family. Harold and Dorothy Slater raised their family of three children on Second Avenue (now Lanigan) – Sharon, Debbie and Mark.
SBA announces new President and the Thomas Cavanagh Business of the Year Award
(Andrea Greenhous, becomes the President of the Stittsville Business Association, announced at their final meeting for 2021 held on December 7.) On December 7, the Stittsville Business Association (SBA) held…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides his weekly update sharing information from Ottawa Public Health to the Stittsville Business Association ‘Business of the Year’ awards.
Krampus and Grinch family photo sessions give back to the Stittsville Food Bank
The courtyard offered by a Stittsville family was the perfect backdrop for the second annual Krampus/Grinch family photo fundraiser in support of the Stittsville Food Bank.
Ottawa Humane Society Warns Against Cold Weather Dangers to Pets
The Ottawa Humane Society is warning pet owners about the dangers cold weather can pose to pets.
Local settings provide the backdrop for several Christmas films
One Stittsville family will appear in 5 Christmas movies that were shot locally this year and will also appear in the new CBC series ‘Son of a Critch’.
The Festive RIDE season is upon us – please do not drive impaired
As holiday gatherings return, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), the Ottawa Insurance Brokers Association and MADD Ottawa remind everyone not to drive impaired.
Think local first when holiday shopping share the SBA President and Councillor
The hustle and bustle of holiday preparations takes a fair bit of time and it just makes sense to shop local.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is hiring – full or part-time position for someone who wants to make a difference in your community.
Shed the guilt and enjoy the cookies this holiday season
Isabell Williams, the Registered Dietician at Brown’s YIG, shares her sage advice on enjoying the holiday season without the guilt complex.
Stittsville photographer creates local wildlife calendar in support of Stittsville Food Bank
Stittsville photographer, Jacinta Cillis-Asquith has created a 2022 calendar highlighting beautifully the many species of local wildlife who have habitats in and around the Stittsville.