Category: Business
Strategies for Sleep: virtual sessions with Yoga tools for life
There are many situations that influence your sleep patterns. Insomnia is highly prevalent and affects approximately 30% of the general population. Jody Ryan, of Stittsville’s ‘Yoga tools for life’…
Looking for a quirky Valentine’s Day gift? Ingenium can help
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you are searching for something out of the ordinary – perhaps a little geeky – then Victoria Main can help you with that. Victoria is the Retail Coordinator for the Ingenium Boutiques and she lives in Stittsville.
City funding assures Stittsville Business Association banner project will fly
We have written many times that small businesses are the core of every community and for Stittsville this is no exception. The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) has been working diligently with Councillor Glen Gower…
Long-time local Bell Warriors supporters rally to assist the club
(L to R: Paul Stewart, Warriors President; Sarah Courtney, ALE General Manager; and Dan Crabtree, Warriors VP of Finance at the Bell Warriors AGM in 2020. Photo: Bell Warriors) The…
Local support has never been more essential than now for Stittsville businesses
With the Provincial restrictions having been extended until at least February 11, it is crucial that residents support our local business and restaurant community of Stittsville. Already in a precarious position…
Stittsville Mom offers free virtual yoga classes to help with pandemic woes
Julie Fournier-Elrefaie knows well what it is like to change direction in one’s life. In 2014 her husband was seriously injured in a car accident that has left him with long-term health problems…
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.
Kanata restaurant owner launches relief fund to help Stittsville/Kanata eateries
With the additional restrictions put in place this week by the Provincial government, dine-in restaurants in our community are undoubtedly going to suffer further loses,…
Offer of safe parking for equipment leads to donation for Stittsville Food Bank
Direct Bore, an Ottawa company, has been installing new fibre optic cabling in the Fringewood neighbourhood. They recently found themselves needing a place to store their equipment safely overnight…
Two early morning fires in Stittsville and Kanata South moments apart
(An early morning fire at the La Cucina Ristorante on Hazeldean Road – December 6, 2021. Photo: Ottawa Fire Service) Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call at 2:01 a.m.…
COMMENT: Stittsville’s community spirit rises in 2020
The holidays are a time to reflect and look back on the year that was. We spend time with our loved ones, share the annual feast and find joy in giving to others. Albeit, Grinch stealing Christmas is a palpable theme this year.
Napoli’s bring Christmas cheer to frontline workers
Napoli’s Cafe of Stittsville is known for their philanthropy throughout the year and always look forward to hosting their favourite fundraiser – the annual VIP charity event.
Warmstone Family Dentistry presented with Thomas Cavanagh business of the year award
December 12, 2020 marked the inaugural presentation of the Thomas Cavanagh Business of the Year Award from the Stittsville Business Association (SBA) to Warmstone Family Dentistry.
Vendors brave the weather at The Little Red Spade Christmas Market
The weather was not in the favour of the various vendors, or customers, participating in the last Christmas Market at The Little Red Spade on December 12, so we decided to help them out.
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…