Category: Health
Free rapid antigen tests available at Stittsville pharmacies and grocery stores
Free rapid test kits available with a limit of one box of five tests per household with additional supply of the kits coming each week from the Province.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Our freedom in Canada also comes with a responsibility to look out for one another, and to respect our fellow neighbours and citizens. These values were completely missing from the protests over the weekend.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update from Councillor Gower, shares the kindness shown from our community to the families who lost their homes in the recent fire on Aridus Crescent and links to donate to support the families effected.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Nice to see Councillor Gower getting out, finally, for his cross-crountry ski, but he was also working – writing this week’s updates in his column for us.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The holidays are over and this week Councillor Gower is back at work. He provides an update to the community on the pandemic, in particular, the Omicron variant.
City implements reservation system for its four outdoor refrigerated rinks
To facilitate the implementation of new capacity restrictions for outdoor recreation amenities, the City is re-introducing the online reservation system for peak times…
Temporary Fringewood Drive COVID testing centre pauses operations
The closest testing centre near Stittsville is located at Moodie COVID-19 care and testing centre – 595 Moodie Drive, Ottawa. Anyone over six months old is eligible to be tested by appointment only
Here we go again – 2022 starts with another round of restrictions
Due to the high number of COVID cases in Ontario, an uncommon Sunday evening cabinet meeting took place with Premier Doug Ford and his ministers.
Stittsville Lions Club annual fundraiser fills the food hampers at Stittsville Food Bank
The Stittsville District Lions Club have been holding their Annual Fundraiser for several years. This year was no different – the Stittsville Lions chose the Stittsville Food Bank to help fill the Christmas hampers.
An update from the Ottawa COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre
This news came in late Saturday evening and is the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides his weekly update sharing information from Ottawa Public Health to the Stittsville Business Association ‘Business of the Year’ awards.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is hiring – full or part-time position for someone who wants to make a difference in your community.
Shed the guilt and enjoy the cookies this holiday season
Isabell Williams, the Registered Dietician at Brown’s YIG, shares her sage advice on enjoying the holiday season without the guilt complex.
2022 Winter Recreation & Arts eGuides now online for next week’s registration
The 2022 Winter eGuides provide many choices of activities, offered in English and French, for you and your family to stay active this winter.
Merry Christmas, little fella – Stittsville’s Turcotte holiday display returns
The Turcotte family – Shawn, Chantelle, Hudson and Kennedy – want their home to bring that same feeling of cheer to all those visiting their Home Alone display.