Category: Health
The season of ticks has arrived
With the increase in the number of cases reported in the Ottawa area, Ottawa Public Health regularly conducts tick dragging to monitor tick populations and to test for Lyme disease.
Vaccines eligibility expanded – 40+ can receive doses starting May 13th
The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health provided new information on the situation with COVID-19 vaccines with eligibility being expanded.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower is passing on information about local development, programs and relevant city events. You may be interested in receiving a tree, find out more; a vaccine update…
Stittsville United Church congregation contributes to construction of Veterans’ House
(The new Veterans’ House located on the former CFB Rockcliffe Airbase property. Photos: Submitted by SUC.) Stittsville United Church (SUC) joined The Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI) campaign, United We Stand,…
The havoc of plastic use on your health
Have you ever given any thoughts about how your food is packaged? Odds are, the food you ate today was either packaged, stored, heated, lined, or served in plastic. And…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Glen Gower wants residents to be aware of the following upcoming Stittsville construction operations and installations that may affect your travel or daily life.
2021 Wild Parsnip program to begin May 25th: list of parks/areas affected
Wild parsnip is an invasive plant that is increasingly common within the City of Ottawa in areas of uncultivated land, roadside ditches, nature trails, as well as on and surrounding rural and residential properties.
Group of 16: Ottawa councillors appeal to Premier to reopen outdoor recreation
Deans has written a letter to Premier Ford emphasizing the safe way in which golf courses, pickle ball and tennis courts can open.
OPEN LETTER: thank you to the Ottawa health team at Eva James Memorial Centre
Just in the past few days, both my wife and I were able to obtain our first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. We were booked through the Ontario booking system,…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Glen Gower wants residents aware of the following upcoming and ongoing news that effect our community. He wants to hear your ideas to improve walking and cycling in Stittsville; provides an update on…
Oaktree Health opens in Stittsville
Oaktree Health are excited to bring their chiropractic and acupuncture clinic to Stittsville. Located on Carp Road, their grand opening is being celebrated and Stittsville Central welcomes this new business to Stittsville.
Curbside pick-up is low risk – transmission between employees is the concern
In memo to City Council on April 22nd, Dr. Vera Etches made clear that retail and restaurant curbside pickup is a low-risk activity supported by Ottawa Public Health.
Stittsville Rotary Club offering additional mental health seminars
The Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club is offering two free virtual webinars on mental health, in recognition of Mental Health Week (May 3-9).
Ottawa Police no longer 24/7 at interprovincial checkpoints
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) will no longer maintain a 24/7 presence at interprovincial crossings. Instead, the OPS will deploy officers on a rotating schedule of checkpoints…
Enhanced Stay-at-Home Order: City closes some outdoor rec facilities – masks to be worn at playgrounds
Masks required at or within five metres of playground equipment. Some outdoor rec facilities are closed.