Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Proposed COVID-19 job protection legislation announced by province
(Premier Doug Ford announces proposed job protection legislation at Queen’s Park, Ontario. Photo: compliments of Queen’s Park) TORONTO – Ontario is acting immediately to protect workers during the COVID-19 crisis.…
Blood donors should book and keep their appointments to prevent shortages
Canadian Blood Services is concerned by a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the organization responsible for the national blood system outside…
Could 18 storeys be coming to 1000 Robert Grant Avenue neighbourhood?
(City of Ottawa Planner, Kathy Rygus, addresses the crowd at the 1000 Robert Grant Lépine Corporation community meeting – March 3, 2020) An estimated 140 residents and city staff gathered…
OCDSB staff assist in medical emergency using public access defibrillator
On the evening of Monday, March 2, paramedics received a call for a male in his 50’s experiencing a medical emergency during a badminton game at A. Lorne Cassidy Elementary School in…
STEP to focus on school zone safety and impaired driving
The Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in collaboration with Gatineau Police Service will focus on school zone safety and impaired driving during the month of March. For more…
Man to identify in Hobin Street commercial robbery
(Hobin Street strip mall where robbery took place.) The Ottawa Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in a commercial robbery that…
Don’t get scammed – Ottawa Police Service warns
March is Fraud Prevention Month — the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are bringing public awareness to the numerous scams into which you could be lured. Each year, Canadians lose millions of…
Ottawa Police seeking assistance to identify suspects and vehicles in home break-ins
(Suspect with white Mercedes Benz AMG GLE Coupe (2015-2019). All photos: Ottawa Police) The Ottawa Police Break and Enter Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects and vehicles…
Unsafe lane changes and red light running February focus for STEP
The February focus by the Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), in collaboration with the Gatineau Police Service, will be unsafe lane changes and red light running during the month.…
OLG funding – a warm welcome for neighbourhood park projects
(West Ridge Park. Photo: Google Maps) The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) supports many of Ottawa’s community projects. On January 25th, OLG was recognized for their support to the…
Head’s Up – Update on O-Train Line 1 shortage of trains
The following press release was sent from the City of Ottawa on behalf of John Manconi, General Manager, Transportation Services Department. In anticipation of a continuing shortage of trains on…
Provincial scholarship fund will keep alive the memories of 57 Canadians lost
(Premier Doug Ford announces creation of scholarship fund in memory of 57 Canadians – victims of the fatal Ukraine International, Flight 752, plane crash in Iran. Joining the Premier are…
The Flying Squirrels bring home a silver medal
(The West Ottawa Ringette U14B team – the Flying Squirrels – pose with their Silver Medals that were won in the Beaconsfield, Quebec tournament during the January 11-12, 2020 weekend.…
Ottawa Police express concerns for risk of theft of high-end vehicles
The concern for the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) on the thefts of high-end vehicles is not over. They say that Lexus/Toyota vehicles in Ottawa, particularly larger SUVs and 4Runners including the…
Know a volunteer deserving of a VOscar?
On April 23, 2020, Volunteer Ottawa will be hosting the 10th Annual VOscars Awards Gala at Ottawa City Hall. The only volunteer recognition event of its kind in Ottawa –…