Category: Business
United Way’s ‘Tee Up for Change’ raises $65K to support region’s most vulnerable
On a glorious, sun-filled Thursday, 144 golfers turned out to hit the links and do their part to ensure vulnerable people across Renfrew County, Lanark County, Ottawa and Prescott-Russell have access…
Looking back to how Stittsville Central got started on September 1, 2014
Wow! How has it already been a decade? I launched Stittsville Central in 2014 and managed it for the first four years, and recently current editor Lesley McKay asked me to share some of my memories…
Smooth rolling at the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club’s Wildpine Residence Pairs Tournament
The Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club hosted the twelve teams participating in the inaugural Wildpine Residence Pairs Tournament held on August 22, 2024.
It was used book bliss at the successful ReStore Reads Book Fair
(Volunteers Don Kam and Joanna Bradley were kept busy at the ReStore Reads Book Fair held on August 10 and 11. Customers kept Don’s cash machine ringing and Joanna put…
New family-owned pizzeria opening its doors in Stittsville – Pizza Salvatoré
Giving back to the community and being actively involved has always been important to the Salvatoré family business. The five siblings invite any interested organization to submit an application…
Build your library – and help build safe, affordable homes for local families
Co-ordinator, Denis Deschênes, said volunteers were happy to step up. As a volunteer himself with Habitat since 2018…”It is my way to continue to contribute.”
When 29,000 pounds of potatoes tumble into Stittsville – Lionhearts take charge
Kiara told us, “the over 24,000 pounds of potatoes will be used to make good nutritious meals, as well as Lionhearts’ agency partners – food banks, community homes, and shelters – receiving delivery of the potatoes.”
Gear Up for Summer: Stittsville Pharmacist’s health advice
Next time you’re dealing with a summertime ailment, consider visiting your local pharmacy instead of waiting in the ER. From pesky insect bites to unexpected health issues, pharmacists provide a qualified and accessible option…
Stittsville Villa throws a Mexican fiesta
On July 23rd, Stittsville Villa staff brought the Mexico theme to their residents and the public at their Mexican Fiesta. They unleashed all of the fiesta fun…
Should you pay down debt or invest?
To determine whether it would be better for you to pay down debt or invest in the market, you need to look at your situation holistically…
Celebrate Canada Day in Stittsville
Celebrate Canada Day in your hometown and thank all of the volunteers and sponsors who have made these events possible. Celebrate Canada Day in Stittsville!
Teens work out for free, learn from fitness experts as part of GoodLife Teen Fitness
(Free gym memberships are available at GoodLife Fitness on Carp Road for teens all summer as part of the GoodLife Teen Fitness program. Teens can access 200 GoodLife Fitness clubs,…
First Home Savings Account considerations for 2024
With the launch of the First Home Savings Account (FHSA) in 2023, many Canadians opened accounts to start saving for their first home…
Sacred Heart Co-Op Fair highlights the hands-on experience students receive from Stittsville businesses
The students we spoke to all commented that they were amazed with their experience gained and the skills they developed with the numerous Stittsville businesses involved.
Open Comment: Capital gains tax proposed increase
The consumer price index (CPI) indicates inflation has caused the price of goods to balloon by 54.27% over the 20 year period from April 2004 to April 2024. Whatever the increase in an asset’s sale price…