Category: Health
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
You may see a few snowplows on Stittsville streets as the orientation and training for municipal snowplow drivers has begun.
Ottawa Public Health reminds residents to get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19 and RSV this fall
Vaccination is the most effective way to reduce the risk of severe illness, complications and hospitalization from respiratory viruses.
Mission to a Million – Brown family seeking to collect 1,000,000 empty beverage containers to support their son Jack
Gregory Brown is the founder of Rock Out 4 Jack, a grassroots fundraising initiative based in Stittsville and is launching a new initiative to support his son Jack. Mission to a Million…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is sharing information about the upcoming 9runrun on October 17th that supports the First Responders Foundation.
Kruyne family invests $5 million to expand access to mental health care
Joint gift to The Royal and The Ottawa Hospital will support urgent, life-changing treatment for people living with mental illness.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Stittsville Village Association is celebrating 25 years at their October Annual General Meeting and are seeking assistance from residents. A long-planned park renewal will occur for Amberway…
Gloves up for hope: Stittsville’s Justin DeSa is punching for a cure
For Justin DeSa, this fight is about much more than what happens in the ring. It all comes back to one purpose: supporting the people and families whose lives have been impacted by cancer.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, the first week of Autumn, Councillor Gower invites residents to attend a park renaming ceremony in honour of Marion Gullock at the former Ralph Street Park on September 26th.
Is your portfolio “healthy”?
Do what it takes to keep yourself physically healthy – but also take steps to ensure your investment portfolio is in good shape. It’s important to your future.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower shares information about the City of Ottawa’s Mobility Hub and the transit data captured on the Mobility Dashboard. Local businesses can improve accessibility…
On The Road 4 Mental Health – more than 1.6 million steps – Greg McPherson planning for 2027 walk
Greg is very open about mental health and hopes his family’s story will help others. Through powerful story telling, the stigma and shame attached can be diminished.
Upcoming September events at the Stittsville Library
Every month at the Stittsville Branch of the Ottawa Public Library you will discover something new – not only in the books section. There are in-person programs offered for teens;…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On August 15th, there are two events that the Councillor brings to your attention – a celebration for Erica Wiebe and a Free Family Movie Night…
It takes a team: A more connected approach to weight management
As Stittsville continues to grow, so does the need for accessible healthcare. More families are choosing to call the community home, but for many residents…
Ontario investing over $12.7 million in hospital upgrades and repairs in Ottawa
$266.2 million invested to support critical infrastructure upgrades at hospitals across the province – a 12.3 per cent increase from the previous year.