Category: Health
Stittsville donations raise incredible amount for Rock Out 4 Jack
The Rock Out 4 Jack bottle drive has had another successful year in raising funds for the medical care of Stittsville’s Jack Brown.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Looking for a doctor or walk-in clinic in our area? Councillor Gower provides a community list in this week’s updates to Stittsville Central. He reminds people of what you need to vote on Election Day – September 20th…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
(The former historic Butler House, also known as Green’s Hotel, was built in 1894, and is located on Stittsville Main Street. Photo: Sleepwell) The Labour Day long weekend has quickly…
Labour Day city schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Labour Day, Monday, September 6.
Ontario reinstating renewal requirements for driver’s licences, licence plate stickers and health cards
Those needing to renew their provincial documents are encouraged to use ServiceOntario’s convenient and easy-to-use online option.
Ottawa Public Health release guidelines to support workplace vaccination policies
Ottawa Public Health (OPS) strongly recommends all Ottawa employers implement workplace vaccination policies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Ontario introduces proof of vaccination in defined settings
As of September 22, 2021, Ontarians will need to be fully vaccinated (two doses plus 14 days) and provide their proof of vaccination along with photo ID to access certain public settings and facilities.
Getting immune ready for back to school
Our immune system is in constant communication with our internal environment all the while receiving and deciphering messages from our external environment.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The summer is quickly passing and the return to school is around the corner, with that in mind, Councillor Gower provides some pertinent information for those driving and parking near schools.
City’s temporary mandatory mask by-law expires August 26 – what happens?
The City’s decision not to extend its own Temporary Mandatory Mask By-law beyond its expiration date of August 26, 2021 does not mean the need or requirement for masking will be abandoned.
Declutter with donations to Diabetes Canada at pop-up drive-thru
Diabetes Canada is offering a safe and easy Curbside Donation Drop-Off in Stittsville (outside the Giant Tiger at 6081 Hazeldean Road), from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on September 11th to collect donations of gently used clothing.
Getting back into your routine this fall with meal planning
As your local Stittsville Registered Dietitian, Isabel Williams is here to help. Her key to managing the chaos of busy school and work schedules is meal planning.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares an abundance of information in this week’s update that is relative to the community.
Murph4MS inaugural year finishes strong
Liam Moore has completed Murph4MS, a campaign he spearheaded as a physical challenge to raise funds for the MS Society of Canada. Liam completed a Murph each day for the month of July.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower was on vacation last week and wanted to ensure that on his return the community is updated with this jam-packed list of information…























