Category: Health
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…
Finding Peace in a Pandemic – Visit A Conservation Area
When COVID-19 hit last year, the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority’s (MVCA) six conservation areas became more than a leisurely place for people to walk their dog or stretch their legs in the fresh air.
Is what you’re eating fueling or draining you?
It’s the middle of the day and you feel like you’re not going to make it to suppertime without another large coffee or you’re reaching for all the snacks trying to get a burst of energy to get over the midday slump…
Stittsville Mom offers free virtual yoga classes to help with pandemic woes
Julie Fournier-Elrefaie knows well what it is like to change direction in one’s life. In 2014 her husband was seriously injured in a car accident that has left him with long-term health problems…
Councillor Gower provides update on impact of Province’s stay-at-home measures for City services
Councillor Gower has shared an update on some of the key points on the impact the Province’s new stay-at-home measures will effect services and recreation. Read more on Councillor Gower’s website.
Intenseffex supports local charities while offering fair and affordable PPE for the community
During this pandemic, Intenseffex has strived to find the most affordable and fair PPE pricing for the community. It has been challenging with the unstable supply chains as well as price-gouging by some.
Champlain Community Support Network offer tools for caregivers during the holidays
Are you a caregiver? Caregivers are everywhere in our community, and look after people they are connected to. They may be young caregivers dropping in to look after grandparents on a weekly basis.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In his weekly update, Councillor Gower sends greetings for the holiday season; shares updates on…
Holiday season schedule changes for City and OC Transpo
With the Christmas season and the New Year upon us, the City of Ottawa and OC Transpo have released their schedule changes during the holidays.