Category: Health
New measures jointly discussed by OPH, OPS and By-law to curb COVID-19 transmission
Representatives of Ottawa Public Health (OPH), City of Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services, and Ottawa Police Service (OPS) met to discuss how the new measures might best be administered for a positive impact on health.
Helen Thai selected as one of twenty McCall MacBain Scholars
Helen Thai, of Stittsville, was awarded a McCall MacBain Scholarship. The scholarship will help Helen pursue her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at McGill.
Aim Fitness aims to keep older adults mobile
Seniors often live and spend lots of time alone. Since the COVID pandemic hit a year ago it really amplified this isolation, especially among the most vulnerable older adults.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower keeps the residents of Stittsville informed on various activities that are going on here in the community through his weekly notes provided to Stittsville Central.
The K2V ‘hot spot’ controversy
The addition of the K2V postal code being listed as a ‘hot spot’ in the community has stirred much controversy in the last few days.
City of Ottawa: Select city parks will have hours temporarily amended
The City will work in accordance with Ward Councillors to determine which parks are problematic and should therefore have their hours temporarily amended.
Stash & Co. celebrating Stittsville opening
Stittsville community members can use the discount code Stittsville15 to get 15% off their first purchase online.
Individuals with highest risk health conditions can now pre-register for vaccination
Pre-registration has been opened by the Province for individuals with the highest risk health conditions and their caregivers.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It is a jam-packed week of information from Councillor Gower. He ensures that Stittsville residents are kept up-to-date on the important issues that effect our daily lives.
City warning people to protect privacy against unauthorized vaccination callers
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) will not call you directly about a vaccine appointment, unless you have requested a call back. There have been reports to the City of unauthorized callers…
Mayor Jim Watson addresses the newly imposed ‘stay at home’ order
Mayor Jim Watson released the following statement for the residents of Ottawa in follow-up to Ontario Premier Ford’s 28-day ‘Stay At Home’ order…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
A number of items of interest for Stittsville residents are in this week’s update from Councillor Gower. This past week Councillor Gower had a call with Dr. Vera Etches in which she shared some advice for the community…
Ottawa Public Health – vaccination appointments and pre-registration open for high-priority residents
Below you will find an evening public service announcement from Ottawa Public Health that outlines the most current distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Another week has swiftly passed, and with that, Councillor Glen Gower shares some upcoming events and news from the community. This week, the Councillor is seeking nominations for the Stittsville Volunteer Awards; shares some good news for those 70+ and vaccines…
GoFundMe launched to help Anastasia get a fresh start
A campaign launched to support Anastasia, of Stittsville, who was born with Spina Bifida. She recently faced further adversity when her right leg had to be amputated following an infection.