Category: Community
Ontario government eliminating fees for police record checks for volunteers
The Ontario government is making it easier to volunteer and encourage volunteerism.
Ottawa Catholic School Board fills trustee position following John Curry’s death
A long-time member of St Patrick Parish in Fallowfield, de Kemp has had a 30-year affiliation with the OCSB.
What does an unplanned career transition mean for you?
It is not an easy task to be faced with an unplanned career transition, such as a facility closure or the financial downturn many businesses are experiencing as the pandemic evolves.
Experience the finest in performing arts, live and in person, this May at the Ottawa Children’s Festival!
This multi-day theatrical extravaganza features award-winning artists from around the world, taking the stage to inspire audiences of all ages.
New Affordable Housing developments expected in Ottawa
Councillor Glen Gower and Director of Housing Services, Saide Sayah discuss the future of affordable housing for Ottawa.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The importance of the extension of Robert Grant Avenue is explained by Councillor Gower in this week’s update.
Stittsville’s Collinda Joseph is back home with her Paralympic bronze medal
Collinda and the rest of her team are proud of their performance and the Bronze Medal victory.
Julianna Parks continues her hockey dream with Brock University Badgers
At 19, Julianne Parks of Stittsville, with her left-hand shot, is a force to be reckoned with on skates.
Stittsville author Julee Pauling debuts first novel
Last month, Stittsville author Julee Pauling published her very first novel, View from the Lamplighter Inn.
Free ‘Save our Pets’ decals inform firefighters of pets in a home
Unlike the older stickers, these new decals are vinyl and can be removed and replaced easily when your pet’s information requires updating.
New executive for Stittsville Business Association – time to get to work
Andrea Greenhous thanked Allan Ryan for all of his hard work over the past two years to bring the Stittsville Business Association to where it is today.
Nominations are now open for Ottawa’s Favourite Crossing Guard Contest
The Ottawa Safety Council is encouraging community members to show their appreciation by nominating their favourite Crossing Guard by April 29th.
Residents of Stittsville’s Granite Ridge Care Community will soon receive increased direct care
This provincial funding includes $1,953,588 going to Granite Ridge Care Community in Stittsville to hire additional staff this year.
To recognize world water day – Stittsville Lions launch rain barrel fundraiser on behalf of Carleton Place Hospital
Stittsville Lions have partnered with Rain Barrel Canada to launch a rain barrel fundraiser on World Water Day.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Welcome to Spring and with that Councillor Gower encourages residents to get involved by registering for Cleaning the Capital.