Category: Health
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Be sure to register for the information session on January 28th the Councillor is hosting to learn more about a primary care health hub he is proposing for Stittsville-Kanata…
A proud day for Stittsville and District Lions members with opening of new Emergency Department at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
The grand opening ceremony will take place on January 27, 2025, marking a transformative milestone in healthcare for Carleton Place and surrounding communities.
Winter warriors: How pharmacists help you combat cold weather illnesses
(Stan Tsykov is a Pharmacist and the owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart at 1300 Stittsville Main Street. Stittsville Central is pleased to share his expertise in health matters.)…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s a new year and after a holiday break Councillor Gower has returned to keeping residents updated. This week, he shares helpful information on LRT Lines 2 and 4…
City of Ottawa holiday season schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season between Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, January 1.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing the information that Stittsville residents should be made aware of from details of the City of Ottawa budget being passed on December 11th to the good news that Ottawa Council passed his motion to improve primary care…
Family and friends of Huntington Disease patient 34-year old Colin Martell advocate to bring him home
Jonathan shared, “we grew up in this close-knit community and with my brothers, Alex and Colin, could be found playing for many hours in Ralph Street Park. We all attended Sacred Heart High School…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the wintry weather arriving in our area, it certainly feels like the festive holiday season. The Parade of Lights was another year of great fun. “What a great crowd –
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Glen is sharing information on his actions to see a Primary Care Health Hub come to Stittsville. He has introduced a Notice of Motion at City Council that is proposed…
Stittsville Food Bank benefits from Christmas bazaar at Stittsville Villa
(On November 25th, Levante Stittsville Villa residents presented a donation from the proceeds of their November 16th Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale to the Stittsville Food Bank. In the photo:…
The Stillness by Michèle Provost at #hum_microgallery
Lynda shared with Stittsville Central, “I counted 50+ occupied beds, in the Michèle Provost exhibition called The Stillness. An installation about…
Trips for Kids celebrates $104,400 in Ontario Trillium Foundation grants
Trips for Kids Ottawa is a charity dedicated to providing outdoor recreation opportunities for Ottawa’s disadvantaged youth through mountain biking and skating.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares information on the proposed ‘Newcomer Welcoming Centres’ planned for two areas in Ottawa and wants to curb misinformation…
No more boo-boos or achoos: Health tips for your toddler from your pharmacist
(Stan Tsykov is a Pharmacist and the owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart at 1300 Stittsville Main Street. Stittsville Central is pleased to share his expertise in health matters.)…
First World War Veteran Ralph Hodgson inspired a generation of war amputees
Ralph Hodgson (1895-1948) lived by the motto inscribed on his tombstone: “It’s not what you have lost that counts but what you have.”