Category: Health
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing the information that Stittsville residents should be made aware of from details of the City of Ottawa budget being passed on December 11th to the good news that Ottawa Council passed his motion to improve primary care…
Family and friends of Huntington Disease patient 34-year old Colin Martell advocate to bring him home
Jonathan shared, “we grew up in this close-knit community and with my brothers, Alex and Colin, could be found playing for many hours in Ralph Street Park. We all attended Sacred Heart High School…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With the wintry weather arriving in our area, it certainly feels like the festive holiday season. The Parade of Lights was another year of great fun. “What a great crowd –
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Glen is sharing information on his actions to see a Primary Care Health Hub come to Stittsville. He has introduced a Notice of Motion at City Council that is proposed…
Stittsville Food Bank benefits from Christmas bazaar at Stittsville Villa
(On November 25th, Levante Stittsville Villa residents presented a donation from the proceeds of their November 16th Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale to the Stittsville Food Bank. In the photo:…
The Stillness by Michèle Provost at #hum_microgallery
Lynda shared with Stittsville Central, “I counted 50+ occupied beds, in the Michèle Provost exhibition called The Stillness. An installation about…
Trips for Kids celebrates $104,400 in Ontario Trillium Foundation grants
Trips for Kids Ottawa is a charity dedicated to providing outdoor recreation opportunities for Ottawa’s disadvantaged youth through mountain biking and skating.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares information on the proposed ‘Newcomer Welcoming Centres’ planned for two areas in Ottawa and wants to curb misinformation…
No more boo-boos or achoos: Health tips for your toddler from your pharmacist
(Stan Tsykov is a Pharmacist and the owner of your local Shoppers Drug Mart at 1300 Stittsville Main Street. Stittsville Central is pleased to share his expertise in health matters.)…
First World War Veteran Ralph Hodgson inspired a generation of war amputees
Ralph Hodgson (1895-1948) lived by the motto inscribed on his tombstone: “It’s not what you have lost that counts but what you have.”
Cura Aesthetics brings beauty treatments right to your doorstep
Meaghan McMahon-Ravensbergen was inspired to start Cura Aesthetics while visiting friends in Boston. After hearing them discuss…
What do Halloween, Taekwondo and Taylor Swift have in common? Fundraisers for young Jack Laidlaw
We are fundraising to help fund this research to human clinical trials. It is going to take everyone we have ever known to get there. All donations are truly appreciated, and every little bit helps…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
What a perfect weekend for the 9RunRun? The run has been taking place in Stittsville for 15 years in support of our First Responders…
The Stittsville Friendship Club has offered new friendships and guaranteed fun for 42 years
The Friendship Club performs some super work here in our community by supporting local organizations such as the Stittsville Food Bank, Stittsville Legion and the Ottawa Hospice…
Ottawa Valley Silver Seven hockey volunteer and Stittsville resident recognized as a Hero by RBC Race for the Kids
“It was such a great bonding experience for the kids to get out there, get some exercise, and learn about what CHEO does in the community,” Staniforth shared…