Category: Community
Service Ontario improving services and adding pilot programs for efficient customer service
Customers requiring in-person visits can book multiple services in a single appointment on their smartphone or computer or book a single appointment for the whole family.
West Ottawa Ringette U19AA team heading off to 2023 Ontario Winter Games
This high-performance team will be playing their games on the first weekend of the 2023Ontario Winter Games being held in Renfrew County.
Zero-emission buses – another step closer to a route near you
The transition from diesel buses to battery-electric is one of the most impactful actions the City can take to meet its goal of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040.
Deadline for entries to the Stittsville Goulbourn Horticulture Society photo contest quickly approaching
This year, the members are celebrating the ‘Canadian Year of the Garden’ with red being the predominant colour found in many gardens and that they would like to see in the photos being submitted…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
January has passed quickly and for the last week of the month, Councillor Gower provides his updates for the coming week, past week and upcoming events in Stittsville.
Ottawa Public Library’s Awesome Authors Contest is back
The Ottawa Public Library invites Ottawa’s young writers to once again take part in the Awesome Authors Contest for a chance to have their work published and win cash prizes.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From funding for electric buses to a list of outdoor rinks, Councillor Gower provides his update for the week of January 22nd.
Kate Babineau’s commitment to ringette pays off – named to play for Team Ontario at Canada Winter Games
I am very thankful to WORA, my coaches, and teammates over the years for their continuing support, teaching and friendship
Stittsville artist Stephany Castilla donating funds from her 31-day challenge creating and selling artwork
Stephany Castilla, a Stittsville fine artist, is creating one unique oil painting a day for 31 days in January. This is her third year doing this challenge to support a local charity.
Financial Focus with Darryl: what are GICs? The advantages and disadvantages explained
(This sponsored article was provided by Darryl Metzger, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, Stittsville. Get in touch with Darryl to learn more of how he can help with your financial…
Kanata’s Ila Hobbins named to Great Britain’s women’s ice hockey team – follows her dream to play the best of the best internationally
21-year-old forward, Ila Hobbins of Kanata, is set to compete in an ice hockey tournament in Poland this February, where she will represent Great Britain.
Empire’s Victory third release by Stittsville author John W. Egan in his Gaspunk series – The Roman Sky
(Stittsville author, John W. Egan, has released his third book in his exciting historical series that follows Cillian, a young Roman citizen. This new novel is entitled Empire’s Victory with…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update from Councillor Gower, he encourages residents who are public servants, and returning to work, to use OC Transpo as your mode of transportation. If you are…
What to know about accessing care for minor conditions through Ontario pharmacists?
(Stan Tsykov is a Pharmacist and the owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart on Main Street in Stittsville. Stittsville Central is pleased to introduce you his expertise in health…
What’s new and happening at the Stittsville Library for January 2023
When books are purchased from the Friends of the Library book sale at ‘Good Reads’ in the Stittville branch, money raised can be used for special things not covered in the library’s regular budget.