Author: Lillian Knoops
Fraud Prevention Month: Protect yourself from scams
The best and easiest way to avoid becoming a victim of fraud is to educate yourself on common scams.
OHS webinar series: Learn how to keep your pets happy
The Ottawa Humane Society is greatly looking forward to hosting renowned animal behaviour specialist, Zazie Todd, PhD, for a webinar series on the science of making pets happy.
Join in the annual Stittsville-Richmond-Munster Christmas Bird Count
The annual Stittsville-Richmond-Munster Christmas Bird Count is coming up on December 18th. You could contribute to North America’s longest-running community science project, just by watching your bird feeder.
The HolliBell Foundation focuses third year on making spays, neuters more affordable
The HolliBell Foundation spent 2021 focusing on supporting families and rescues to get affordable spay and neuter services.
Enchanted Holiday Drive returns with their drive-thru fantastical production
From December 1st to 23rd, the holiday drive-through experience, Enchanted, will bring a new level of magic to Stittsville this holiday season.
Launch of “Plague Take It” almanac leads to additional project
Plague Take It had its book launch and signing on November 9th. Over half of the book’s contributing writers attended the event, which included readings of short pieces.
New anthology offers insight into COVID from elderly perspective
Plague Take It, co-edited by Ann McMillan and Jon Peirce, features writing by and about elders on the experiences of navigating a world during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coming-of-age fantasy novel marks Stittsville author’s debut
Payson R. Harris, from Stittsville, published their first novel on October 22nd. The Quantity of Desire is about a minotaur named Chase who comes to a new land without his family and must learn to make his own way in the world.
Reduce your energy usage with Ottawa’s “Race to Retrofit” challenge
Ottawa citizens, classrooms, and businesses are being encouraged to participate in the virtual Race To Retrofit challenge from November 15th to the 19th to build awareness about energy related activities that make a real environmental impact.
Project Red Ribbon: MADD Ottawa promoting sober driving throughout holiday season
From November 1 to January 3, MADD Chapter Ottawa will be distributing red ribbons and red ribbon car decals to the public to encourage sober driving.
Hop!: Make walking to school fun with the new app
Hop! is a new app created by EnviroCentre and the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) that encourages students to walk to school.
Reignite the wonder and imagination that is theatre at the Mini Festival of the Arts
The Ottawa Children’s Festival is excited to have you join them for their safe, in-person celebration from November 19-21 at the Canadian War Museum.
Market in the Park: Fundraiser for The Snowsuit Fund
Market in the Park takes place on Saturday, October 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraising event will go to The Snowsuit Fund.
“Savour the Senses” to support DeafBlind Ontario Foundation
It’s an exploration of taste, smell, and touch during the second annual Savour the Senses virtual event in support of DeafBlind Ontario Foundation on October 23.
City of Ottawa: Thanksgiving Day schedule changes
The City of Ottawa is reminding residents of various schedule changes on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, October 11.