Category: Business
Handfashioned Fine Craft – Stittsville’s new fine craft hotspot
Shop local this holiday – whether you’re looking for something special for a loved one, a treat for yourself, or a solution for that hard-to-shop-for person, Handfashioned Fine Craft has it all!
New AGCO liquor license application undergoing public notice
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has notified Stittsville Central that they have released a public notice for a liquor sales license at Noodlebox…
The air was filled with Christmas spirit at Goulbourn Museum’s old-fashioned market
Thanks to the volunteers who worked so hard, local businesses and individuals who generously donated to the event, Museum staff say “it was a roaring success”.
Specialty bakery a welcome addition to Stittsville – British Pride Bakery has arrived
“When you walk into a British Pride, we have fresh products made every single day, seven days a week, so people are always picking up product that is just like their granny would make,”…
Come out to volunteer or enter a float at the 2023 Parade of Lights
Yes, Santa Claus is definitely coming to town and the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) is hoping to make his welcome the biggest and best ever. Stittsville’s Parade of Lights is happening on the evening of Saturday, December 2…
How The Dirty Seahorse is revolutionizing women’s workwear
In a recent interview, founder of The Dirty Seahorse, Dianne Finnigan, explained how her company is pushing women’s workwear in the right direction.
Photos from the week that was for October-November 2023
Cooler temperatures, a few sunny days and clocks going back one hour officially mark that Fall has arrived. Halloween was a great night for everyone out trick or treating…
Reducing food waste – in Stittsville and beyond
(Brandon Cook is the store owner, with his wife Megan, of Brandon & Megan’s No Frills on Hazeldean Road in Stittsville. Stittsville Central is pleased to share Brandon’s environmental solutions for consumers and businesses alike that can be used to reduce food waste.)
Village Square Park will be lively for the annual Pumpkin Parade and Skele-bration at ‘the Barn’
The Eggleton family is continuing the tradition of the annual Pumpkin Parade. Enter your own masterpiece to win a prize in one of three categories (child, teen and adult), or just come to marvel at all the creative designs.
Local pharmacist shares advice on helping seniors live their best golden years
(Stan Tsykov is a Pharmacist and the owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart at 1300 Stittsville Main Street. Stittsville Central is pleased to share his expertise in health matters.)…
The compassionate care of legendary family dog Riley Ryan from our Carp Veterinarian
Dr. Cochran is a Veterinarian at the West Carleton Animal Hospital in Carp, Ontario. He had been Riley’s Vet for some time now, and he guided us through the last months and days as Riley’s health issues became more apparent.
Between the Bumpers is ‘doing good’ as a 2023 Canada Post ‘Tales of Triumph’ winner
Stittsville’s Between the Bumpers is one of the five 2023 Tales of Triumph winners. This program celebrates small business stories and accomplishments from across Canada.
Six ways to protect yourself against cyber threats
To mitigate cyber risk, building awareness, following a process, and monitoring your accounts can help ensure your private information remains just that.
Re-Read Used Books starts new chapter as Garfield retires
The book store was a retirement project for Dean McIntosh who opened the store to ease into his retirement years. On October 1, 2023, Dean retired from the ownership of Re-Read and Garfield as the store’s mascot.
Ontario pharmacists permitted to prescribe medications for 6 additional common medical ailments at no cost
Local pharmacies now a one-stop-shop for 19 common ailments as Ontario expands list of medications pharmacists can prescribe