Category: Health
City adds shuttle buses to ease vaccine over-bookings at Eva James Memorial Community Centre
The City of Ottawa is adding resources today to deal with the provincial issues on the booking system. The system has experienced over-bookings on March 23, 24 and 25 for community vaccination clinics…
Saving best for last – Stittsville Villa and Manor receive final vaccinations
It was a fantastic way to celebrate St. Patrick’s week! The amazing Ottawa Paramedics and Ottawa Public Health teams converged on the Stittsville Revera Villa and Manor…
Garden to Kitchen with Stittsville’s Garry Carter: educating on gardening
With the arrival of spring comes the arrival of peak gardening season. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or new to gardening, Garry Carter of Stittsville has you covered…
Food & Mood: How diet and nutrition affect your mental health
As a local Stittsville Registered Dietitian, I am here to support you. Certain nutrients can help to build essential brain chemicals (which regulate mood) and prevent damage to the brain (impacts memory and thinking)…
Stittsville Rotary Club address mental health issues with upcoming seminars for the public
The Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club members are aware of the importance for everyone to have good mental health, especially during times of uncertainty. During the past year…
Spring ahead to a good night’s sleep
It’s that time of year again! The time we set our clocks ahead by one hour to spring ahead into daylight savings. While losing one hour may not sound like a big deal, this time change can have a big impact on sleep quality…
March 11 brings liberation to the residents of Wildpine Residence
For the residents and staff of Wildpine Residence, March 11, 2021 marked an important day for all. Yes, it denotes the one year marker for the date on which our uncertain future began. But, for all who live and work at Wildpine…
Brendan Devlin cycles with a purpose – childhood cancer
Brendan Devlin is a soon to be new resident of Stittsville, moving here in May with his wife. Brendan has over the course of his life been a long-time volunteer with Hospice Care Ottawa…
War Amps celebrate 75 years of key tag service – assists youth
The War Amps begins its 2021 key tag mailing to Stittsville residents this week with the theme “You Are a Part of What We Do”. This year marks the milestone of their 75th anniversary…
Residents and staff at Revera’s Stittsville Villa & Manor applaud Ottawa paramedics
A team of 14 Ottawa Paramedics arrived at Stittsville’s Revera Villa and Manor on a morning in late February for one of the most cheerful of days in the lives of the residents…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Stay current on municipal affairs and City information affecting Stittsville with Councillor Gower’s weekly information columns. This week, the Councillor is providing an update on…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Participate in the zoom presentation on March 1 at 7:00 pm with Nick Stowe who will share his knowledge and tips for living with coyotes. Join the Zoom presentation followed by a Q&A session for residents…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
From blasting, coyotes, Tewin, development and other important information pertaining to Stittsville, Councillor Gower shares the information you need to know this week…
Stittsville’s Dan Pak running for his life and the Ottawa Heart Institute
My heart journey began when I was out at a Shopper’s Drug Mart helping my daughter get makeup for her dance recital. Since I wasn’t needed, it was then I decided to check my blood pressure…
Family Day schedule changes and cancellations
The provincial Stay-at-Home order remains in effect on Family Day. The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Family Day…