Author: Stittsville Central Staff
Poppies of Goulbourn exhibit returns to Goulbourn Museum
Look for the poppies to appear on the Goulbourn Museum building at the end of October. They will remain on display until November 12th.
Temporary road test centre opening in Ottawa
The Ontario government is opening a temporary road test centre in Ottawa to increase testing capacity – road test booking starts October 14, 2021.
Sharpen your skates – the Fall 2021 Skating and Hockey eGuide is now online
Residents looking forward to getting back on the ice will be excited to see the Fall 2021 Skating and Hockey eGuide available online now.
Ottawa Police no longer 24/7 at interprovincial checkpoints
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will no longer maintain a 24/7 presence at interprovincial crossings. Instead, the OPS will deploy officers on a rotating schedule of checkpoints…
Enhanced Stay-at-Home Order: City closes some outdoor rec facilities – masks to be worn at playgrounds
Masks required at or within five metres of playground equipment. Some outdoor rec facilities are closed.
Don’t let hockey nets or fishing huts go down with the ice
It’s officially March! And you know what that means: time to haul in your hockey nets, fishing huts and other on-ice gear before the ice is out.
City’s spring recreation and culture eGuides now online
The Spring 2021 recreation and culture City eGuides are now online offering COVID-modified aquatics, inclusive recreation programming and virtual courses…
Family Day schedule changes and cancellations
The provincial Stay-at-Home order remains in effect on Family Day. The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Family Day…
Library celebrates Black History Month with a historical theme
This year is the 26th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. That makes 26 years of spotlighting Black Canadians’ contributions not only to their communities, but to all of Canadian society…
Mayor Watson highlights a year of Resilience and Determination
Mayor Jim Watson reflected on a year of hardship and sacrifices in his 2021 State of the City Address, but also one that helped put things in perspective; one that brought out the best in many of our residents…
Finding Peace in a Pandemic – Visit A Conservation Area
When COVID-19 hit last year, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority’s (MVCA) six conservation areas became more than a leisurely place for people to walk their dog or stretch their legs in the fresh air.
Councillor Gower provides update on impact of Province’s stay-at-home measures for City services
Councillor Gower has shared an update on some of the key points on the impact the Province’s new stay-at-home measures will effect services and recreation. Read more on Councillor Gower’s website.
City of Ottawa clarifies stay-at-home guidelines for community
The City of Ottawa has clarified how the Province of Ontario’s new stay-at-home measures will alter public access to some of its facilities and temporarily suspend in-person counter services.
Champlain Community Support Network offer tools for caregivers during the holidays
Are you a caregiver? Caregivers are everywhere in our community, and look after people they are connected to. They may be young caregivers dropping in to look after grandparents on a weekly basis.
Ottawa to be the site of provincial COVID-19 safety and compliance campaigns
An education and enforcement initiative takes place this week in Ottawa being conducted by the Ontario government. The campaign will ensure that retailers and malls have safety protocols…