Category: Business
Pop-up event in Stittsville – Benny&Co. and Covered Bridge Brewing Company
Two local businesses have teamed up to bring some community spirit to Stittsville this Saturday, August 8.
Frontline physicians simulate common workout situations for safe return to the gym
(Dr. Christopher Hicks and Dr. Andrew Petrosoniak, Emergency Physicians at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, monitor a potential gym scenario of weight lifting with a client at GoodLife Fitness. Photo:…
Stittsville businesses ready for Stage 3 and waiting for your support
(Stittsville at sunset. Photo: Front Page Media Group) Now that the province announced that Ottawa is in the Stage 3 re-opening phase effective July 17th, local Stittsville businesses have had…
Diefenbunker fires up the world’s largest escape room
Imagine being thrust into a world of espionage and conspiracy amidst actual cold war relics and then challenged to save the world from a modern-day nuclear threat — all deep underground. “Escape the Diefenbunker”,…
Little Ray’s bringing their show drive-in style to Wesley Clover Parks
(Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo are bringing their show to the Wesley Clover Parks on July 11, 2020 for a drive-in style fundraiser to assist in maintaining the health of the…
Businesses responsible to implement face mask policy
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the wearing of masks has become mandatory in enclosed public spaces in Ottawa and area effective July 7, 2020. The public are also reminded…
Benny&Co. donates meals to local charities and contributes to Stittsville’s Canada Day
(Benny&Co. Canada Day delivery. The restaurant staff celebrated Canada Day by giving back to the community and delivered 75 meals to local charities.) Canada Day is always a busy and…
The Little Red Spade promotes local and Canadian made with outdoor market
The owner of The Little Red Spade (TLRS), Lorette Thomson, had selected unique events and workshops for her inviting and quaint gift shop in 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic reared…
Stittsville Village Association gearing up for a memorable virtual Canada Day
Canada Day 2020 is just around the corner and the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) has always brought the Stittsville community an exciting day. This year, in light of current circumstances,…
Community front porch concert series will energize Stittsville
Plan now to take a walk or a bike ride during the evening of Thursday, July 9th. Between 7:00 and 8:00 pm several musicians will be performing on their front…
Royal Oak welcomes customers to their patio June 18
(The management team who brought the Royal Oak to Stittsville – l to r: Tyler Shibley, Justin Howard and Jonathan Hatchell) It was a soft opening on the June 17…
Part II – Richmond’s Shop Safety PPE deemed essential to meet COVID-19 pandemic needs
(In 1981 when Ronald Myers started AF Pollution Abatement Systems Inc. he drove the roads of Ontario and attended trade shows selling his absorbent product Oclansorb. Here is Ronald at a trade…
Celebrating 20 years – Embellish Hair Studio enthusiastically reopens doors
For thirty-five years Emily Benckhuysen has been enjoying her career as a hair stylist and doing what she loves best – giving someone a new look. More importantly, Emily went…
How a Richmond company grew from a one-car garage to becoming a leader in safety and PPE products
(The home office and warehouse facilities of AF Pollution Abatement Systems and shopSafety.ca in Richmond, Ontario. Photo: Google Maps) Have you heard of AF Pollution Abatement Systems Inc. or shopSafety.ca located…
Support local – shop local urges the Stittsville Business Association
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) wants to assist business owners in reopening their businesses and are offering support to do so. The SBA is currently promoting a ‘shop local’ message…