Category: Health
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower has collaborated with the Ontario Provincial Police to host a community-wide information evening on anti-fraud and scam prevention. The event is free and takes place on March 26…
New Parkrun weekly event coming to Stittsville
Starting May 4th Stittsville will be hosting its very own Parkrun. Every Saturday people in the Stittsville community will be able to participate in the brand-new Ottawa-Carleton Trailway Parkrun.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing this week’s updates and news of importance for residents of Stittsville. Have you registered for the February 20th public zoom meeting for the proposed development at 6310 Hazeldean Road?
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Winter certainly has arrived with a wallop on Saturday with 20-plus centimetres of snow arriving. With that in mind, Councillor Gower is hosting an Emergency Preparedness Workshop in collaboration with the Canadian Red Cross…
Discover recreation with the City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a number of programs for all ages at their recreation facilities from skating to swimming, there is something for everyone.
Holiday season schedule changes for the City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for the holiday season…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
We are lucky to live in such a great community and we are thankful for the generosity and spirit we see every day from the residents of Stittsville.
Ottawa Public Health and Chiefs at local hospitals urge residents to get their updated COVID-19 and annual flu vaccines
Wastewater levels of COVID-19 and hospitalizations are higher now than they were at this time last year. By adopting simple yet effective public health measures, we can collectively build a resilient defense against these respiratory viruses.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower extends a huge Thank You to the Stittsville Village Association and all who assisted to make the Parade of Lights another successful holiday event. He also is seeking residents who also want to join him…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower is excited to share details on the December 2nd Parade of Lights organized by the Stittsville Village Association – make sure you come out and celebrate…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides his update on information you need to know. This week he passes on relevant information on the City of Ottawa’s draft budget for 2024…
Local pharmacist shares advice on helping seniors live their best golden years
(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.)…
Laughter was the best medicine at Wildpine’s comedy hour
On October 12th, the residents of Wildpine Residence came together to enjoy an afternoon of laughter and games at their first-ever Comedy Hour with Stittsville’s David Joseph.
Ontario pharmacists permitted to prescribe medications for 6 additional common medical ailments at no cost
Local pharmacies now a one-stop-shop for 19 common ailments as Ontario expands list of medications pharmacists can prescribe
Stittsville pharmacist shares advice on staying healthy this flu season
I’m reminding our community of the importance of preventive health measures as we head into a potentially challenging flu season. Unfortunately, the signs are pointing to a tough season ahead for Canadians…