Category: Federal Government
Convoy demonstrations will affect many roads throughout Ottawa
The truckers’ convoy using Ottawa roadways have begun to arrive today and their effect will be felt throughout the weekend.
Governor General recognizes Stittsville’s Larry Matschke for his volunteerism
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to 22 exceptional individuals – one of those honourees being Larry Matschke.
Stittsville’s Remembrance Day in photos
The Remembrance Day service hosted by the Stittsville Legion, Branch 618, was a scaled down ceremony again this year due to the health guidelines in place, but many came to honour our veterans and military.
The Carleton federal election candidates respond to our questions
Election Day on September 20, 2021 is quickly approaching. You need to decide what is important to you, and what you think is best for Canada and our riding.
City of Ottawa will observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, the City of Ottawa and its employees will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
SVA and SBA co-hosting all-candidates debate September 7
The Stittsville Village Association and the Stittsville Business Association have joined ranks to co-host the first ever all-candidates debate to be held in an outdoor environment.
Local workforce development program Tomorrow’s Trades launches locally
A new program called Tomorrow’s Trades, based out of the Carpenters Union on Campeau Drive, is a workforce development pilot program…
Avoiding unwanted camping guests
Natural Resources Canada entomologists duo Dr. Amanda Roe and Dr. Chris MacQuarrie are studying the European Gypsy Moth and other forest pests to slow their spread.
Upgrades coming to Stittsville’s Ralph Street Park
This week, the City received confirmation of funding for a total investment of $5 million for 29 park renewal projects across Ottawa over the next five years. Stittsville is on the list…
City approved for federal $12M Better Homes Loan Program for homeowners
The City of Ottawa has been approved for $12,169,500 of funding for the Better Homes Loan Program from the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM)…
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2020 in Stittsville
The Stittsville Legion held their annual Remembrance Day ceremony with a diminished group in attendance, but the honour to our Veterans and thoughts of our Military families was ever-present.
Hazeldean Pharmacy – RxPharmaChoice set to celebrate grand opening
Ritesh (Rick) Patel is looking forward to celebrate the grand opening of his new Hazeldean Pharmacy RxPharmaChoice located at 6150 Hazeldean Road in Stittsville (situated between The Royal Oak and Hazeldean Gardens)
Further hand sanitizers recalled for using industrial-grade ethanol
Health Canada has recalled three hand sanitizers that have used industrial-grade ethanol not authorized for use in Canadian hand sanitizers. The three recalled products come under the names: Gel Antiseptique Pour…
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…
POILIEVRE: From safety net to trap net
(Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament for Carleton Riding. Photo: CPAC) How snags in COVID-19 programs will block people from working even after lockdown ends The government’s $146 billion COVID-19 rescue programs…