Category: Hydro
Avoid holiday hazards – Electrical safety tips for festive decorating
This holiday season, the Electrical Safey Authority (ESA) is reminding homeowners to prioritize electrical safety when decking your halls…
Powerline safety: Three tips to keep safe while maintaining your yard this summer
It’s finally time to enjoy the outdoors, but with all that soaking up the sun comes a few safety precautions Ontarians should all be aware of…
Own an EV? Easy and quick EV charging now in Stittsville
Charging an electric vehicle with ease just became more accessible in Stittsville with the opening of the new Shell station located at 5762 Hazeldean Road….
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower shares comments on the recent hydro outage; he provides information and links to events being celebrated in March…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Snow removal has started in Stittsville and across Ottawa, so keep your eyes open for the temporary no parking signage. We get a daily list of streets scheduled to be cleared in the next 24 hours, and we try to share that info daily…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares his thanks to everyone who donated to the December 9th OC Transpo-Loblaw food drive and to all of the volunteers and stores who made it a success again this year.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Canada Day has passed and what a great time enjoyed by Stittsville residents celebrating at the many events around our community. This week, Councillor Gower addresses community safety and shares…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower focuses his community notes on a number of events, including the upcoming Welcome to Stittsville Multicultural Festival on June 17 and an opportunity to meet and hear Collinda Joseph…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
On June 20th come out to the Stittsville Library to hear Paralympian Collinda Joseph speak as part of the Councillor’s speaker’s series – registration is required.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
With less than a year between two devastating storms, our community again came together to help one another.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The holiday season is over and Councillor Gower has started 2023 with his first update to the community on Stittsville Central.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower provides additional information on the sporadic power outages in south-end Stittsville that have been taking place since June. Please note, Councillor Gower’s next update will return the week of August 7th.
City of Ottawa officials provide storm update – what to expect – next steps
Since the storm on May 21, City of Ottawa Public Works staff have been fully deployed to support recovery and clean-up. The response has required a tremendous level of dedicated work and coordination across Public Works.
The Derecho that stormed into Stittsville bringing a community together
Where were you on May 21st as alerts rang loudly on cellphones and radio? A storm was on its way – a storm that was immeasurable in the havoc it would cause to our hometown of Stittsville.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The past two weeks have been memorable for many here in Stittsville after the Derecho blew through. Being kept up-to-date by Councillor Gower…