Category: Health
When the flu comes to town – tips to alleviate the misery
Not only is it cold season, but when combined with the flu – a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus – the weeks can be miserable.
The Purse Project celebrates a successful tenth year
What began a decade ago as a simple idea to provide dignity and essential hygiene items to those in need has grown into a city-wide effort that continues to make a meaningful difference.
Ontario reducing wait times for Orthopedic surgeries
As the government expands the number of surgeries and procedures being done through community surgical and diagnostic centres, it is also ensuring these centres are integrated and linked with…
Ten years of the Purse Project / Re-fill Project
The Ottawa Police Service and our partners Shoppers Drug Mart and Citron Hygiene are once again inviting Ottawa residents to help us collect personal hygiene products for women in the…
Stittsville District Lions Club supporting the Queensway Carleton Hospital expansion project
The Stittsville District Lions Club is entering into a new fundraising endeavour. The Queensway Carleton Hospital (QCH) will be expanding and modernizing the hospital to help shape the future of health care…
Stittsville’s Sam Sabourin inducted into the Queens University Football Hall of Fame
(Sam Sabourin owner of Between the Bumpers in Stittsville was recently inducted into the Queen’s University Football Hall of Fame for his incredible university football career. Photos: Stittsville Central) Sam…
Two local children benefit from the first CGDB Autism Service Dog graduates
For the first time in its 41-year history, CGDB has successfully trained and graduated Autism Service Dogs participating in the CGDB pilot program…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, the Councillor is sharing details from the 2026 Ottawa Budget and a variety of investments coming to Stittsville. Recycling is being expanded for the city…
BFO Ottawa 33nd Annual Candlelight Remembrance service with guest speaker – Caitlin Morrison, sister of Matthew Perry
The guest speaker will be Caitlin Morrison, sister of Matthew Perry, known for his role on the popular sitcom – Friends. Caitlin is the daughter of Keith Morrison…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Winter has certainly arrived to start the new week – stay safe when travelling the roads. Councillor Gower is keeping residents up-to-date with upcoming meetings and events. An important information…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping you informed, Councillor Gower is sharing information and events for this week. The City will be tabling the 2026 budget at the November 12th City Council meeting…
Join Ottawa Public Health at this years Fall Health Fair!
The Aging Well in Ottawa Fall Health Fair is right around the corner! Older adults and caregivers can stop on by to connect with over 30 local health, social and community organizations.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower provides an update on the Carp Road widening project and an upcoming public meeting. There will be an in-person public engagement session…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
We hope everyone had a lovely Thanksgiving weekend. This week Councillor Gower is sharing events, proposed development news and information on concerns pertinent to the community. The 9RunRun takes place…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower thanks everyone who came out for the Robert Grant Avenue pre-opening events and provides an update on what the next steps are prior to the roadway opening permanently.