Category: Community
Ottawa Safety Council introduces 2-step whistle system for use by school crossing guards
The Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is rolling out a new 2-step whistle system at all crossing guard locations across Ottawa.
Stittsville Lions – an active club always supporting the community
When the pandemic reared it’s head in the Spring, the Stittsville District Lions Club had to quickly re-think their fundraising activities to continue supporting our Stittsville community.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares important information from the Ottawa Police regarding safety in our community; winter parking bans;
Stittsville ‘quiet hero’ donating kidney to wife – the perfect Christmas gift
This past week, Jaime Roberts reached out to us to share her personal story of living life with Kidney Disease and the wonderful gift her husband, Mike, is sharing.
Karters Korners comes alive with Enchanted holiday drive-through
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and 2020 will be no exception. Thanks to the DNA Live team behind Ottawa’s incredibly successful…
Four new businesses welcomed by the Stittsville Business Association
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) was kept busy with the presentation of four plaques welcoming new businesses who have chosen Stittsville as their home.
Annual business award named in honour of Thomas Cavanagh
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) are introducing an annual business award in honour of the late Thomas Cavanagh. The award will recognize a local business member that has contributed immeasurably back to our community year after year.
Hollywood heads north for lights, camera, Ottawa!
Ever imagined yourself on the big screen? Ottawa’s film, television, and animation industry is a vibrant sector contributing over $100 million to the local economy each year.
Pandemic workouts to vent stress and generate joy
As we all hunker down for winter, Canadians may be looking for small ways to inject some joy into their daily pandemic routine. Collect jokes or sayings that make you laugh – laugh at yourself.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower has heard your concerns about speeding in Stittsville and addresses this issue. He also is seeking your feedback on…
Stittsville artist battled cancer with Mom: selling art to change the future of the disease
Her mother fought breast cancer, a talented alcohol ink artist, author, retired teacher and a Stittsville resident. Pat Cher has accomplished much in her life…
Goulbourn Museum’s old-fashioned Christmas market going virtual
The fun-filled annual tradition of the Goulbourn Museum’s annual Christmas market will be going virtual this year because of COVID-19.
West Ottawa Ringette coach Steph Nugent passes away
Very sad news from our West Ottawa Ringette community. Stephanie (Steph) Nugent passed away on November 11 of breast cancer at the age of 48.
Stittsville Extendicare to receive $26.5M in provincial funding for new long-term care facility
Stittsville is closer to receiving an additional 256 long-term care beds at the newly proposed Stittsville Extendicare on Hazeldean Road. Goldie Ghamari, MPP for Carleton…
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2020 in Stittsville
The Stittsville Legion held their annual Remembrance Day ceremony with a diminished group in attendance, but the honour to our Veterans and thoughts of our Military families was ever-present.