Category: Health
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…
Mandy Faulkner talks heart health
February is Heart Month and heart disease is the 2nd leading cause of death in North America. So let’s talk about heart health! When people talk about heart disease, there are terms…
Stittsville Lions Club member named national volunteer by Diabetes Canada
Marilyn Southall can be found at every Stittsville Lions Club bottle drive for Diabetes, in particular, she champions the Case for Cure. She is the A4 District Lions Committee Chair for Diabetes…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing his notes for this week. Here are the topics covered: clear the snow and become a Hydrant Hero; an update on vaccines; support our local businesses…
Strategies for Sleep: virtual sessions with Yoga tools for life
There are many situations that influence your sleep patterns. Insomnia is highly prevalent and affects approximately 30% of the general population. Jody Ryan, of Stittsville’s ‘Yoga tools for life’…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It is February 1 and Councillor Gower shares his weekly updates happening in and around the City and Stittsville. From the kids returning to school, to Ottawa Public Health introducing…
NCAFA – changing the way we play non-contact football
(The National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA) has established a non-contact Flag Football Program for both girls and boys aged 8-21. Photos: NCAFA) The National Capital Amateur Football Association (NCAFA)…
February is heart month – participate in Hunt for Hearts with Escape Manor
Did you know – just one full hour of activity over the course of a week makes a difference in your heart health; the heart beats about 2.5 billion times over the average lifetime, pushing millions of gallons of blood to every part of the body…