Category: Community
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.
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,…
Trailer Park Boys meets Schitt’s Creek meets Paw Patrol – Stittsville on Patrol hits the airwaves January 14
Stittsville has been waiting for Stittsville on Patrol since last September when Stittsville Central brought you the story of a tongue-in-cheek docu-drama that follows an over-zealous neighbourhood watch leader…
Offer of safe parking for equipment leads to donation for Stittsville Food Bank
Direct Bore, an Ottawa company, has been installing new fibre optic cabling in the Fringewood neighbourhood. They recently found themselves needing a place to store their equipment safely overnight…
Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club housing proposal to be heard at Planning Committee January 14
In June 2020, the Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club held a vote with members at its Annual General Meeting to sell five lots adjacent to the golf course. The sale proceeds would be reinvested…
Ottawa Public Library brings back online programs for kids
January 12 will see live online children’s programming returning to the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) with something for every kid! Library staff say, “There is no shortage of great activities for kids this winter!”
Intenseffex supports local charities while offering fair and affordable PPE for the community
During this pandemic, Intenseffex has strived to find the most affordable and fair PPE pricing for the community. It has been challenging with the unstable supply chains as well as price-gouging by some.