Category: News
Stittsville’s Dan Pak running for his life and the Ottawa Heart Institute
My heart journey began when I was out at a Shopper’s Drug Mart helping my daughter get makeup for her dance recital. Since I wasn’t needed, it was then I decided to check my blood pressure…
Family Day schedule changes and cancellations
The provincial Stay-at-Home order remains in effect on Family Day. The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Family Day…
Mandy Faulkner talks heart health
February is Heart Month and heart disease is the 2nd leading cause of death in North America. So let’s talk about heart health! When people talk about heart disease, there are terms…
Keep your pets safe during cold weather
The temperature is plummeting and the cold weather can pose serious risks to pets. We may admire our pets’ plush coats, but as beautiful as fur is, it’s not a perfect insulator, especially when it’s very cold…
Stittsville Lions Club member named national volunteer by Diabetes Canada
Marilyn Southall can be found at every Stittsville Lions Club bottle drive for Diabetes, in particular, she champions the Case for Cure. She is the A4 District Lions Committee Chair for Diabetes…
City Parks & Rec wants to hear public’s ideas for future plans
Six bilingual online consultation sessions are being hosted by the City to get your opinions and ideas on the first-ever combined Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan (PRFMP), in support of the new Official Plan (OP)…
ALE is giving back with a community care fundraiser for month of March
As a small local business in Stittsville, ALE – Amberwood Lounge & Eatery understands the toll that this pandemic has taken on grassroots and community-inspired work…
What’s happening at the Bradley-Craig farm?
The Bradley-Craig farmstead is located on Hazeldean Road – a long-standing historic landmark with its 147 year old red dairy barn in Stittsville. Norma and Eldon Craig were the last to reside on the farm…
What’s in a Name: A Transparent Look at Sir Henry Goulburn and Slavery
The Goulbourn Museum is offering the opportunity to discuss the history of one namesake that holds a wide prominence in our area – Sir Henry Goulbourn…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower is sharing his notes for this week. Here are the topics covered: clear the snow and become a Hydrant Hero; an update on vaccines; support our local businesses…
Strategies for Sleep: virtual sessions with Yoga tools for life
There are many situations that influence your sleep patterns. Insomnia is highly prevalent and affects approximately 30% of the general population. Jody Ryan, of Stittsville’s ‘Yoga tools for life’…
Looking for a quirky Valentine’s Day gift? Ingenium can help
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you are searching for something out of the ordinary – perhaps a little geeky – then Victoria Main can help you with that. Victoria is the Retail Coordinator for the Ingenium Boutiques and she lives in Stittsville.
Library celebrates Black History Month with a historical theme
This year is the 26th anniversary of Black History Month in Canada. That makes 26 years of spotlighting Black Canadians’ contributions not only to their communities, but to all of Canadian society…
Kanata OLG winners celebrate their stroke of luck
Kanata has the luck this month when Kristopher and Victoria McGlone recently won $150,000 with a Bigger Spin Instant game ticket and Melanie Llagas won $100,000 on the November 20, 2020 LottoMax draw…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It is February 1 and Councillor Gower shares his weekly updates happening in and around the City and Stittsville. From the kids returning to school, to Ottawa Public Health introducing…