Category: Community
Update on recreation and cultural programs – facility and park rentals
The City of Ottawa will be cancelling its regular summer recreation and cultural programming and many of its rental agreements due to the current Provincial COVID-19 restrictions. Starting July 6, summer…
Royal Oak welcomes customers to their patio June 18
(The management team who brought the Royal Oak to Stittsville – l to r: Tyler Shibley, Justin Howard and Jonathan Hatchell) It was a soft opening on the June 17…
Part II – Richmond’s Shop Safety PPE deemed essential to meet COVID-19 pandemic needs
(In 1981 when Ronald Myers started AF Pollution Abatement Systems Inc. he drove the roads of Ontario and attended trade shows selling his absorbent product Oclansorb. Here is Ronald at a trade…
Library summer reading club crafts a virtual Summerland
As summer approaches, all eyes turn to the Library for their Summer Reading Club. The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) has announced its engaging online summer program for children aged 2 to 12.…
Laughs For the Front brings comic relief in support of Frontline Fund
(Dominic Laporte created a tribute to frontline workers with his mural viewed alongside the Vanier Parkway. Photo: YouTube video – Wayne Cuddington, Ottawa Citizen) Watch some of Canada’s best comedians…
Keep everyone healthy – wear a mask when you ride on public transportation
Starting Monday, June 15, OC Transpo will require all passengers to wear masks or face coverings when riding the bus, trains, Para Transpo, at transit stations and if you are…
Celebrating 20 years – Embellish Hair Studio enthusiastically reopens doors
For thirty-five years Emily Benckhuysen has been enjoying her career as a hair stylist and doing what she loves best – giving someone a new look. More importantly, Emily went…
Take a day trip – tiptoe through the orchids at Purdon Conservation Area
(Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchids growing at the Purdon Conservation Area in the Lanark Highlands. Photo: Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority) The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority has opened up the highly popular Purdon…
Speeding continues as top issue with Ottawa Police Service
(Photo: Ottawa Police Traffic Services) Since launching Operation Overwatch on April 25th the combined efforts of Ottawa Police Frontline and Traffic Services officers resulted in over 1500 speeding tickets being…
How a Richmond company grew from a one-car garage to becoming a leader in safety and PPE products
(The home office and warehouse facilities of AF Pollution Abatement Systems and shopSafety.ca in Richmond, Ontario. Photo: Google Maps) Have you heard of AF Pollution Abatement Systems Inc. or shopSafety.ca located…
Support local – shop local urges the Stittsville Business Association
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) wants to assist business owners in reopening their businesses and are offering support to do so. The SBA is currently promoting a ‘shop local’ message…
Pet appreciation week – workout moves to stay active with your canine companion
Pet Appreciation Week is June 7-13 and a great time to enjoy exercising with your pet. GoodLife Fitness VP of group experience, Kim Lavender, suggests “dog owners can do exercises…
Give back to charities – purchase COVID-19 #stittsvillestrong coat of arms
There is a fundraising campaign happening in Stittsville to give a boost to residents while supporting local charities. Joseph Carbonetto and BR Ravishankar have teamed up to raise always needed funds…
The Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club vote to sell five building lots
Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club (AVGCC) held their virtual Annual General Meeting two weeks ago. At that meeting the members voted unanimously to support a motion required by the…
Odessey Theatre beating boredom for youth with free summer online workshops
We know finding something that is safe yet engaging and fun for kids to do is on the mind of all parents this summer. Odyssey Theatre is launching new FREE online…