Category: Community
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.
Is what you’re eating fueling or draining you?
It’s the middle of the day and you feel like you’re not going to make it to suppertime without another large coffee or you’re reaching for all the snacks trying to get a burst of energy to get over the midday slump…
Goulbourn Museum wants to hear from you with a new survey
The Goulbourn Museum staff are always looking for ways to improve and better serve the community of Stittsville and area. Currently they are working to assess the level of diversity and inclusion…
Stittsville Library celebrates Family Literacy Day with production of TWEET TWEET
The Stittsville Library invites young families to join their Family Literacy Day Celebration with an online circus performance by Femmes du Feu entitled “Tweet Tweet”…
Opportunities to provide comments to City on parks and rec as well as winter maintenance
The City of Ottawa has introduced opportunities for the public to provide comments on two initiatives – the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan and the Winter Maintenance Quality Standards. The City is seeking…
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…
Framework for a community benefits charge by-law for developers approved by Planning Committee
The City’s Planning Committee has approved a framework for a community benefits charge by-law, to enable the City to collect fees that would fund community-oriented projects.
City looks to protect agricultural lands by establishing a Gold Belt outside the urban boundary
The City’s Planning Committee and Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee will meet jointly on Monday, January 25 to consider which lands should be brought inside Ottawa’s urban boundary…
Cheerful murals lift spirit of community at Stittsville United Church
When you drive or walk by the corner of Fernbank and Main Street, you can’t miss the many oversized pieces of art along the fence. For weeks, the Stittsville United Church (SUC) have been sharing the bright murals…
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…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping our community up to date, this week Councillor Gower provides some information and links on the current Vaccine situation in Ottawa; vehicle thefts; and…
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.
UPDATED Stittsville restaurant list – open for take-out, pick-up, delivery
Restaurants are hurting and the latest shutdown announcement just brought more uncertainty for both owners and staff. With this in mind, Stittsville Central wants to support our local eateries and…
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,…