Category: Education
Zida Academy celebrates their grand opening in Stittsville
Zida Academy held their grand opening this past week. The new school was opened in Stittsville because the owners fell in love with the community — its village feel and the lush…
Good old-fashioned corn roast and so much more happening at the Goulbourn Museum
August 17th will be full of activities for the Goulbourn Museum board and staff members. Opening remarks and a ribbon cutting at the grand opening of the Museum’s new endeavour —…
West End Jiu Jitsu of Stittsville opens up fall registration
(All media provided by West End Jiu-Jitsu) Fall registration at West End Jiu-Jitsu is under way! Spaces and class sizes are limited so don’t wait! Fun for all ages, kids…
A. Lorne Cassidy parents’ council fundraising for its ‘sister school’ – Carleton Heights Public School
(Carleton Heights Public School. Photo: Ottawa-Carleton District School Board) An obvious discrepancy between public school funding and the ability to fund raise for certain schools in the Ottawa area is prevalent.…
Pedestrian safety and roundabouts focus for August
The Ottawa Police Services, Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will be focusing on pedestrian safety and roundabouts for the month of August. There were 1,708 reportable collisions involving pedestrians between 2013…
Ottawa First Responders Foundation launched in Stittsville
(All Photos by Barry Gray – July 31-2019) In this family, no one stands alone — words that shape the operating principles of the newly launched Ottawa First Responders Foundation. On…
New regional Ottawa First Responders Foundation to be led by Brenda Tirrell
On Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Village Square Park in Stittsville, the Board of the Ottawa First Responders Foundation will announce a new Regional Foundation. Stittsville’s Brenda Tirrell will be…
Stittsville businesswoman contributes to the lives of Nicaraguan children
(Natalie Gunn – a Board Member and Volunteer with SchoolBOX and co-owner of Stittsville’s Oxford Learning located on Hobin Street. Photo: SchoolBOX) Want to make a real difference in someone’s…
Black legged or deer ticks on the rise in Eastern Ontario
Black legged ticks (also known as deer ticks) have increased in numbers in our part of the country this year. There have been several reported cases in Stittsville. With so…
John W. Egan and Bakar Mansaray launch next chapter in Angel and Mercy series
(Photos: Stittsville Central) From the first fragment of their story told in The Ceasefire War, Angel and Mercy continue their mission in life in this new novel — The Ebola War. The…
Poisonous plants to be avoided
(A giant Hogweed plant) Some information in this article was provided by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. Poisonous plants can be more troublesome than the beauty they hide behind. Most…
It is hot, hot, hot – time for water safety tips
July 21-27 is Drowning Prevention Week across Ottawa and the country. With this weekend’s forecast of extremely hot weather, many of you will be travelling to the nearest lake, river…
Preventing car break-ins during the summer season
In light of recent Stittsville vehicle break-ins and damage to cars, this timely piece of advice has been provided by the Ottawa Police Service. With over 1,662 vehicle break-ins reported in…
Upcoming book launch for Stittsville author John W. Egan
Stittsville author, John W. Egan, and Ottawa author, Bakar Mansaray, will hold a book launch for their novel, The Ebola War, at the Stittsville Library on Wednesday, 17 July, from 6:30 to…
Recent reports of bear sightings in Stittsville area – some tips to stay safe
(A close-up of a black bear. Photo: Canadian Wildlife Federation) As humans increasingly encroach on bears’ natural habitat and as bears increasingly become habitualized to humans, it’s no surprise that…