Category: Education
School closures extended to May – phase two of Learn at Home education tool introduced
(Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce, announces extension to school closures due to COVID-19 pandemic on March 31, 2020. Photo: Ontario Legislature) On Tuesday, on the advice of the Ontario’s Chief…
Prevention is healthier than cure says Dr. Karen Turcotte ER Chief at local hospital
Working in an emergency department of any hospital can be an adrenaline challenge at the best of times, but can also be rewarding – no two days are alike. In…
TVO launches online learning tools in collaboration with ministry of education
TV Ontario has launched a new learning initiative designed to provide enhanced access to a host of TVO digital learning products during the current school closures. Launched as part of…
A day at the fourth annual Frederick Banting Wellness Day
(Frederick Banting Alternative School on Stittsville Main Street held their annual Wellness Day on March 12, 2020. Graphic: Frederick Banting Alternative School) Poetry, pancakes and homemade maple syrup. Just three…
Stittsville Central welcomes Algonquin co-op student Carissa Fortin
(Algonquin student Carissa Fortin has joined Stittsville Central for her co-op placement.) Here at Stittsville Central our mandate is to support local journalism. As a result, we are pleased to…
Elocution and delivery tested at Stittsville Lions public speaking contest
(Contestants in the Stittsville Lions Club Effective Speaking Contest held on February 26, 2020. L to R: Zhenhao Li, Laurent Bourget, Rosa Iuliano (partially hidden), Guillaume Bourget, Evan Moo, Lucy Hambly and Karolina Moo.…
Stittsville Library offers plenty of activities for March Break
What are you doing for March Break? The theme for 2020 March break at the Ottawa Public Library is ‘Around the World’ and the Stittsville Library Branch has many free…
Stittsville Lion Marilyn Southall receives Harry A. Newman Diabetes Award
(Lion Marilyn Southall receiving the Harry A. Newman Diabetes Award on February 12, 2020 in honour of her commitment to the Canadian Diabetes Association. L to R: Ashlee Pallotta, Outreach Coordinator…
Working tools of our ancestors – a historical display for Heritage Month
(A steam tractor, circa 1900, from the Kenny farm (Blondehead) located at Concession 9, Lot 27 in the former Goulbourn Township. The Kenny brothers, Clifford, John and William and William’s wife…
Stittsville Secondary School working group considering two proposed boundaries – public input sought
(Artist Rendering of the Stittsville Secondary School. Drawing: Edward J. Cuhaci & Associates Architects Inc.) The new Stittsville Secondary School (SSS) is scheduled to open in September 2022 and the…
Stittsville Whole Health Pharmacy initiates opiod awareness session for community
With the increased use of opiods in Ottawa, community-minded Pharmacist, Avish Shah, owner of Stittsville Whole Health Pharmacy, is leading an information session at his pharmacy on Sunday, February 16th. The…
Unsafe lane changes and red light running February focus for STEP
The February focus by the Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), in collaboration with the Gatineau Police Service, will be unsafe lane changes and red light running during the month.…
Stittsville United Church youth – pilgrims journey to Montreal
Eight teens and six adults from Stittsville United Church (SUC) participated in a New Year pilgrimage to historic sites in downtown Montreal from January 2 to 4, 2020. Destination sites…
Stittsville Library initiates green thumb business to young gardeners
(Tracy Facchin, Public Service Supervisor at the Stittsville Library, oversees the children’s hydroponics Growing Futures garden project. Photo: Stittsville Central.) When you enter the Stittsville Library Branch, you will quickly…
Provincial scholarship fund will keep alive the memories of 57 Canadians lost
(Premier Doug Ford announces creation of scholarship fund in memory of 57 Canadians – victims of the fatal Ukraine International, Flight 752, plane crash in Iran. Joining the Premier are…