Author: Lesley McKay
Ottawa Police will not be conducting random stops
The OPS will not be conducting random stops. We will be taking a deliberate and careful approach that emphasizes equity, legality, and efficacy in the application of these authorities with the specific and exclusive purpose to support public health measures.
The K2V ‘hot spot’ controversy
The addition of the K2V postal code being listed as a ‘hot spot’ in the community has stirred much controversy in the last few days.
Stash & Co. celebrating Stittsville opening
Stittsville community members can use the discount code Stittsville15 to get 15% off their first purchase online.
Individuals with highest risk health conditions can now pre-register for vaccination
Pre-registration has been opened by the Province for individuals with the highest risk health conditions and their caregivers.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It is a jam-packed week of information from Councillor Gower. He ensures that Stittsville residents are kept up-to-date on the important issues that effect our daily lives.
OC Transpo Rte 61 and 62 bus operator tests positive for COVID-19
An OC Transpo Operator who drove Routes 61 and 62 to the Cardel Recreation Complex-Goulbourn has tested positive for COVID-19. Their last day of work was April 8.
Long time local resident heads up GTHS as Acting President
The Goulbourn Township Historical Society recently held their Annual General Meeting via Zoom and a new executive was elected. Roger Young, with long roots in the Goulbourn community has been named as the Acting President to replace Robert Halberstadt.
City warning people to protect privacy against unauthorized vaccination callers
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) will not call you directly about a vaccine appointment, unless you have requested a call back. There have been reports to the City of unauthorized callers…
Mayor Jim Watson addresses the newly imposed ‘stay at home’ order
Mayor Jim Watson released the following statement for the residents of Ottawa in follow-up to Ontario Premier Ford’s 28-day ‘Stay At Home’ order…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
A number of items of interest for Stittsville residents are in this week’s update from Councillor Gower. This past week Councillor Gower had a call with Dr. Vera Etches in which she shared some advice for the community…
Ottawa Public Health – vaccination appointments and pre-registration open for high-priority residents
Below you will find an evening public service announcement from Ottawa Public Health that outlines the most current distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine…
Stittsville Business Association not enthusiastic with proposed small business tax sub-class
A tax deferral program for small businesses this year would have been preferred says Allan Ryan, President of the Stittsville Business Association…
Stittsville Library shares upcoming events aplenty during April school break
April break is just around the corner, at long last! To add to all the excitement of the arrival of spring, the Ottawa Public Library has planned a range of activities…
History captured in watercolours and Haiku by local artist
Perpetua Quigley grew up in St. John’s, Newfoundland where she learned the Zen of walking, from home to school and back, in city parks and along the shores.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has swiftly passed, and with that, Councillor Glen Gower shares some upcoming events and news from the community. This week, the Councillor is seeking nominations for the Stittsville Volunteer Awards; shares some good news for those 70+ and vaccines…