Category: Health
Ontario expands fourth-dose eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine
Starting April 7th, 2022, Ontarians over 60 years of age as well as Inuit and Métis individuals over 18 will be eligible for their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Respite for families for Autism Awareness Month – launch of Benny&Co annual fundraiser
The Benny&Co. Foundation is proud to once again announce the launch of its Annual Fundraiser in all of the chain’s restaurants, including those in Orleans and Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is passing along information and updates on the newly installed speed camera on Abbott Street.
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.
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.
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.
The Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre receives provincial funding for new Carp facility
The Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre is a community-based agency dedicated to helping youth and their families overcome substance use and mental health related issues.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Congratulations extended from Councillor Gower on the medal wins at the 2022 Beijing Paralympics received by two Stittsville residents, Collinda Joseph and Tyrone Henry.
March is nutrition month – tips from your local Registered Dietitian
March is Nutrition Month, the perfect time for Stittsville community members to reflect on the foods we choose to help nourish our bodies.
Small but mighty – Ashton United Church pledges $25K to Carleton Place Hospital ER building fund
This small but mighty group of friends and members of the Ashton United Church demonstrate that when it comes to supporting their local hospital.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower thanks the people of Stittsville for the donations provided to the Ukraine effort and St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He also shares a note that Reverend Doug…
Local business brings dignity to special needs wear
Virginia Dubois, a stay-at-home mom of two toddlers, creates custom compression garments for children who are differently abled. She hopes to raise funds to expand her products.
Stittsville Lions donate over $10K to Stittsville Food Bank – now focusing on larger fundraising endeavour
This donation could not have been possible without the generosity of Stittsville’s local businesses and residents.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
What a week it has been for Ottawa folks. Councillor Gower provides an update on the latest information from the City of Ottawa Emergency Operations Centre and the Ottawa Police…
Ontario extends Health Card renewal date
The requirement to renew health cards has been extended until September 30, 2022. Ontarians will continue to be able to use their expired health card.