Category: Municipal Government
Stittsville Library offers free printing and laminating for proof of vaccinations
The Stittsville branch of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is offering free proof of vaccination printing and self-lamination until October 31, 2021.
Timbermere’s Ladybird Park to be reforested
The Emerald Ash Borer is a non-native, highly destructive wood-boring beetle that feeds under the bark of ash trees.
City of Ottawa needs to stop killing beavers
More than a decade ago, City Council directed staff to develop a Wildlife Strategy that “would facilitate and foster a more harmonious relationship with all wildlife.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower asks Stittsville residents to reflect and learn about reconciliation on September 30 as we honour those whose lives were impacted by the Residential School System.
Indoor City recreation centres and cultural facilities will require proof of vaccination
Starting on Wednesday, September 22, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required to access indoor recreational or cultural activities – no access without proof of vaccination.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The last weekend of summer is over with fall on the way September 22nd. There is no better way to start the autumn season than participating in the Councillor Chat,…
Stittsville school bus cuts – OC Transpo adds new routes
Thirty-one out of 55 school bus routes to public schools and 15 out of 28 routes to Catholic schools in Kanata and Stittsville have been cut.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Looking for a doctor or walk-in clinic in our area? Councillor Gower provides a community list in this week’s updates to Stittsville Central. He reminds people of what you need to vote on Election Day – September 20th…
SBA promotes local businesses with lamppost banners along Stittsville Main
“More important than ever is to shop local after COVID-19. We really have to support the small businesses on our main streets like you have here in Stittsville.” – Mayor Jim Watson.
City of Ottawa will observe National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30th, the City of Ottawa and its employees will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The Stittsville wetlands beaver family may not survive if moved
If the work starts during this timeframe and the beavers have had their kits and are moved – the family won’t survive the winter! Beavers are extremely territorial.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
(The former historic Butler House, also known as Green’s Hotel, was built in 1894, and is located on Stittsville Main Street. Photo: Sleepwell) The Labour Day long weekend has quickly…
UPDATED: Ottawa’s host municipality agreement with Waste Management up for discussion at FEDCO
Should this be approved, WM would be permitted to accept a larger list and wider range of waste materials at the landfill…
Labour Day city schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind residents of the following schedule changes for Labour Day, Monday, September 6.
Ottawa Public Health release guidelines to support workplace vaccination policies
Ottawa Public Health (OPS) strongly recommends all Ottawa employers implement workplace vaccination policies to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.