Category: Community
Post-apocalyptic Ottawa film brings new perspective to global pandemic
(Ottawa film producer of Pragmatopia – Pixie Cram. Photo: Pixie Cram) Pixie Cram is a live-action filmmaker and animator who lives in Ottawa. Her stop-animation short, Emergency Broadcast, created during a…
Little Ray’s bringing their show drive-in style to Wesley Clover Parks
(Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo are bringing their show to the Wesley Clover Parks on July 11, 2020 for a drive-in style fundraiser to assist in maintaining the health of the…
Two suspects to identify in Terry Fox Drive assault
(Ottawa Police, West Criminal Investigations Unit, request assistance to identify two suspects from a Canada Day assault on Terry Fox Drive. Photos: Ottawa Police Service) The West Criminal Investigations Unit…
Businesses responsible to implement face mask policy
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the wearing of masks has become mandatory in enclosed public spaces in Ottawa and area effective July 7, 2020. The public are also reminded…
Benny&Co. donates meals to local charities and contributes to Stittsville’s Canada Day
(Benny&Co. Canada Day delivery. The restaurant staff celebrated Canada Day by giving back to the community and delivered 75 meals to local charities.) Canada Day is always a busy and…
Stittsville Library Branch to reopen July 13 with modified hours and services
“I know I could not be happier to return to Stittsville branch and provide support and library services right in our neighbourhood. During our closure, our work team has kept…
Fireworks spark increase in lost dogs says Ottawa Humane Society
The Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) is preparing for a possible spike in lost dogs, as individual firework displays are likely to be more prevalent because of COVID-19 physical distancing measures.…
UPDATE – FOUND SAFE – Public assistance sought to locate 15 year-old girl
(Public assistance requested to locate 15 year-old Jordyn Moore who was last seen on Peter Robinson Road in rural Carp area.) The Ottawa Police Service Missing Persons Section is asking…
The Little Red Spade promotes local and Canadian made with outdoor market
The owner of The Little Red Spade (TLRS), Lorette Thomson, had selected unique events and workshops for her inviting and quaint gift shop in 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic reared…
Truck repair business damaged by fire on Wahlgreen Road
(Ottawa Fire respond to 145 Wahlgreen Road where a working fire damaged a truck repair business. Photos: Ottawa Fire Services) Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) received a 911 call at 6:36…
‘Reckless behaviour’ leaving pets in hot cars
(A Beagle in a closed-up vehicle – Iryna Inshyna Shutterstock) “It is critically important to ensure all pets are protected from the potential fatal effects of the hot summer sun,”…
Ontario Iron Works proudly sponsor Bell Warriors Football Club
(Ken Schwartz, Head Controller at Ontario Iron Works and long-time Bell Warriors volunteer. Ontario Iron Works is the newest Bell Warriors Football Club Gold Sponsor thanks to a very generous…
Stittsville Village Association gearing up for a memorable virtual Canada Day
Canada Day 2020 is just around the corner and the Stittsville Village Association (SVA) has always brought the Stittsville community an exciting day. This year, in light of current circumstances,…
Ottawa Police request public assistance to identify two fraud suspects
(Suspects to be identified in Kanata area frauds. Photo: Ottawa Police Service) The Ottawa Police Organized Fraud Unit is requesting the public’s assistance to identify a man and a woman…
Community front porch concert series will energize Stittsville
Plan now to take a walk or a bike ride during the evening of Thursday, July 9th. Between 7:00 and 8:00 pm several musicians will be performing on their front…