Category: News
Kick your kitchen fatigue this summer
Over the past year, you’ve probably spent more time in your kitchen than ever before, and let’s be honest, it’s exhausting. While you may have dabbled in some of the latest food trends…
City of Ottawa releases rules for food and drink establishments in ‘Step 1’ reopening
The provincial Roadmap to Reopen is a three-step plan to safely and cautiously reopen the province and gradually lift public health measures. The City has provided an overview of the rules for areas in Step 1.
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority launches interactive app for the Carp River Conservation Area
Visitors to the Carp River Conservation Area can experience their visit like never before with the new interactive and educational app, EcoTrekr, which was inspired by Pokémon GO. EcoTrekr is available to download for free on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
Dog Guides Program benefits from funds raised by Wellings of Stittsville and Stittsville Lions
On June 25, 2020, Wellings of Stittsville began a partnership with the Stittsville Lions to raise money for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The partnership has proved to be a success!
Ottawa Fire Services implements citywide ban on open air burning
The Ottawa Fire Services has implemented an open air fire ban across the City of Ottawa in response to current heat conditions. The ban went into effect June 8th.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower has a jam-packed update of information to keep Stittsville residents aware of community happenings. Councillor Chat takes place June 8 at 7:00pm.
Stittsville celebrates our dedicated volunteers
Returning this year, and for the first time, the annual Stittsville Volunteer Awards were held virtually on June 3rd. This year’s nominated volunteers are all deserving of recognition.
Jeff Tindall receives prestigious Bruce Timmermans award for cycling
Stittsville’s Jeff Tindall, founder of Let’s Bike Stittsville was honoured at a virtual ceremony on June 2 when he was named as the recipient of the 2019-2020 Bruce Timmermans Individual Award.
OC Transpo driver tests positive for COVID-19
OC Transpo has received confirmation that a bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19 that affects some Stittsville and area routes.
Ergonomics – follow the 90 degree rule
Ergonomics. It was top of mind when we were at the office, but now that we’re 15 months into this pandemic with many of us still working from home, it’s…
A dedicated dog park and adult outdoor park equipment would be great additions to Stittsville
The City wants to hear your feedback on their draft report document for the first-ever combined Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (PRFMP)…
MASC and OPL celebrate National Indigenous History Month with hoop dancing and storytelling performances
MASC and the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) celebrate National Indigenous History Month with hoop dancer Rhonda Doxtator on Wednesday June 2 at 7:00pm and Indigenous Experiences on Wednesday June 16, as part of…
Lucy Hambly, Stittsville’s Awesome Author
Lucy Hambly, of Stittsville, was among the winners of the 2021 Awesome Authors contest in the Short Story age 9-12 category.
Two-alarm fire at Tomlinson recycling plant
Ottawa Fire Services received a 911 call at 6:58am reporting a recycling facility on Westhunt road off of Carp Road was fully engulfed in fire.
Personal connection prompts Stittsville teen to create Murph4MS
Liam says he is “a fitness enthusiast spearheading an ambitious challenge that hopes could change a lot of peoples’ lives.”