Author: Lesley McKay
Food & Mood: How diet and nutrition affect your mental health
As a local Stittsville Registered Dietitian, I am here to support you. Certain nutrients can help to build essential brain chemicals (which regulate mood) and prevent damage to the brain (impacts memory and thinking)…
Ottawa’s master gardeners partner with OPL to share their green thumb expertise
There may be snow lingering on the ground, but Spring is just around the corner. As we continue to spend more time at home, gardening is getting plenty of attention!…
Stittsville Rotary Club address mental health issues with upcoming seminars for the public
The Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club members are aware of the importance for everyone to have good mental health, especially during times of uncertainty. During the past year…
Algonquin student Lillian Knoops – a welcome addition to Stittsville Central
Lillian Knoops will be joining us starting Monday, March 15 and we are delighted that she will be a part of our team. Lillian is looking forward to writing and sharing stories about the local people, businesses and activities in our community…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower fills us in on news of the week and what to look forward to in the upcoming weeks. From news on the tender process and opening in 2023 of…
Paint It Up! looking to engage youth through art
The Stittsville community has an incredible number of youth who are talented artists – now is your time to shine. Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) are again providing funding for outdoor mural projects…
March 11 brings liberation to the residents of Wildpine Residence
For the residents and staff of Wildpine Residence, March 11, 2021 marked an important day for all. Yes, it denotes the one year marker for the date on which our uncertain future began. But, for all who live and work at Wildpine…
Variety of interesting virtual Library programs and so much more in March
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) offers a variety of programs for everyone and for all ages. The March 2021 programs will introduce you to the world of Francophonie brought directly into your home with…
Province gives approval for OCDSB to proceed with tender for new Stittsville high school
As part of Ontario’s ongoing efforts to build and improve local schools, the province has given the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board approval to proceed to award the tender…
Brendan Devlin cycles with a purpose – childhood cancer
Brendan Devlin is a soon to be new resident of Stittsville, moving here in May with his wife. Brendan has over the course of his life been a long-time volunteer with Hospice Care Ottawa…
Claridge Homes proposing 112 townhomes for new development at 723 Putney Crescent
The City of Ottawa has received a Site Plan Control application from Claridge Homes (Westwood) Inc. for the vacant property at 723 Putney Crescent…
War Amps celebrate 75 years of key tag service – assists youth
The War Amps begins its 2021 key tag mailing to Stittsville residents this week with the theme “You Are a Part of What We Do”. This year marks the milestone of their 75th anniversary…
Ottawa Police – need a tow know your rights when in a collision
No one wants to be in a collision, but they do occur. In Ottawa, an average of 40 collisions happen every 24 hours – and that’s on good weather days…
Residents and staff at Revera’s Stittsville Villa & Manor applaud Ottawa paramedics
A team of 14 Ottawa Paramedics arrived at Stittsville’s Revera Villa and Manor on a morning in late February for one of the most cheerful of days in the lives of the residents…
Ottawa Public Library celebrates International Women’s Day with evening event and others in March
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is providing a strong and inspiring set of virtual events in celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) – held annually on March 8 when…