Category: Health
Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre officially opens its doors in Carp
(The long-awaited Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre officially opened its doors on May 23, 2024. The centre will provide live-in treatment for youth struggling with mental health and addiction struggles.…
An evening of appreciation at Stittsville Food Bank for volunteers and donors
Theresa stated, “Over $400,000K this year and more than 700 people using the food bank in April than the same month in 2023! So, Thank You, nothing can be done without you.”
Innovative Adaptive Living Expo debuts in Ottawa this June
This Expo promises a day of enlightenment, empowerment, and engagement for individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses, older adults and seniors, as well as their families, caregivers, and allies.
40th annual Dollars for Dogs walk raises funds for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984 to provide professionally trained guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired…
Take precautions to avoid this pest – the Blacklegged Tick
Stittsville is currently included in the high-risk area for ticks and Lyme disease. It is strongly recommended that you (and your pets) take every precaution to avoid ticks and the possibility of contracting Lyme disease.
Mark your calendars – many exciting May programs offered at the Stittsville Library
This month’s featured artist on the Art Space Wall is local photographer John Edkins. The annual plant swap is being held on May 18 and 19 – swap some of your plants for those at the Library…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The Councillor is providing information on the problems and reports of unleashed dogs and aggressive behaviour towards other dogs or people and the action he is addressing to strengthen the rules.
Meet the 613 Kings: Ottawa’s newest competitive youth baseball team
The 613 Kings baseball team adds another option for kids in Ottawa looking to go to the next level an opportunity to develop and gain exposure to their game.
Jeff Bosko continues journey to compete in Sabre at the Hong Kong World Veteran Championships
Jeff is now looking to represent Canada in Hong Kong for the World Veteran Championships in 2026. Team Canada takes four competitors and Jeff is currently ranked sixth nationally.
What’s going on at the Stittsville library? More programs being offered and additional tax clinics
The Library is so important for residents in every community across the region. No-one knows this more so than the Stittsville Library staff. To add to the excitement of the arrival of Spring…
Dr. Tim Pychyl guest speaker at April Probus presentation: Solving the Procrastination Puzzle
Dr. Tim Pychyl is a retired Associate Professor of Psychology at Ottawa’s Carleton University and will explain the common misconceptions that are linked to procrastination.
Sluggerz hosts baseball skills camp over the March Break
Sluggerz (a local batting cage) hosted its annual March break baseball skills camp with 40 baseball campers from the ages of 6-12 inside the Ottawa Sooner’s dome…
Words in Passing: Post-it Note Poems by Shauna Cronin at HUM Microgallery
Explore “Words in Passing” at HUM Microgallery. Curated by poet Shauna Cronin, it showcases post-it note poems from her collection “The Backdrop and the Whirlpool.” Engage with the poems until April 14th, take home those that speak to you.
Stittsville’s Ottawa Short Mat Bowls Club receives appreciable funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
Since 2018, interest has increasingly grown for the sport and the Stittsville club has expanded from a mere 12 players to a current membership of about 40…
Wounded Warriors partner with Ottawa Fire Services providing mental health supports
Through this partnership, Ottawa firefighters, front line members, and their families will gain access to Wounded Warriors Canada’s wide range of culturally specific mental health counselling programs…