Category: News
City seeking feedback on two programs
Below are two programs which the City of Ottawa is asking for your feedback. They want input to help better your daily life. City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan: The city…
Stittsville lawyer volunteers his time to safeguard rights of local artists
Stittsville’s Byron Pascoe is a practicing lawyer who volunteers his time with Artists’ Legal Services Ottawa (ALSO). A group of Ottawa lawyers and artists formed ALSO six years ago and…
West Ottawa Ladies Chorus join ranks with Ottawa Police Chorus for spring concert
On Saturday April 27th at 7:00 pm, the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus will take you on a musical journey with stops in Australia, the British Isles, Canada and the United States…
Chronic pain care yoga comes to Stittsville
Jody Ryan of Stittsville is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance since 2011, a Certified Pain Care Yoga teacher, and currently a student of yoga therapy in a certified…
Gold Medal at regionals for Goulbourn Hornets Bantam Girl’s basketball team
(Coach Kevin Hemeon (l) and the Champions are: Ava Mirabelli, Avery Taylor, Chelsea Hemeon, Ella Schoenhofen, Elizabeth Stuart, Emmaleen Lucas, Kaiya Woodcock, Laura Gallant, Melissa Gdula, Samantha Hemeon, Shreya Prasad, Simran Sarai and Assistant Coach Katrina DiTullio (r). All Photos: Audrey…
Ottawa Public Health issues alert – case of measles in Stittsville/Kanata area
One confirmed case of measles in an individual who may not have received all of their required measles vaccines is currently being investigated by Ottawa Public Health (OPH). OPH is…
The OPS STEP focusing on unsafe vehicles, heavy trucks, and cycling safety in April
Spring has arrived, and Mother Nature hasn’t gotten the memo yet — but the Ottawa Police Service has. With the help of the Gatineau Police Service, the Ottawa Police Service…
FOLLOW-UP: Whole Health Pharmacy settles in to Stittsville Main
Avish Shah opened Whole Health Pharmacy two months ago and it has been growing slow and steady ever since. He has stated that the response of the Stittsville community is…
‘Secrets of Stittsville’ Jane’s Walk taking place May 4
(Photos by Barry Gray) Councillor Glen Gower will be leading his 4th annual Jane’s Walk – a personal passion of his. This year, he will be sharing Stittsville’s Secrets with…
Proposed new development could bring 300 jobs to local area
A Site Plan application to build a five storey mixed-use office building with a ground floor restaurant has been received by the City of Ottawa. The proposed building would be located…
Caitlin Bauer shares why a GAP year is important for young students today
Students will soon be graduating from high school and at a much younger age. With grade 13 now obsolete, the average age for graduation is 17. At this age, a…
Keep your car locked and valuables removed to avoid thefts
With Spring upon us and cars left unlocked or windows down, the Ottawa Police Service want to remind the public that the risk of theft from vehicles becomes problematic. Remove…
Drug overdose alert from Ottawa Public Health and Ottawa Police Services
In light of recent events this week in Ottawa, the Ottawa Overdose Prevention and Response Task Force (Task Force) is issuing an alert to warn residents about an increase in…
Stories of a haunted Stittsville bring fans to book launch
(Photos: Stittsville Central Staff and Marli Jago) Those rumours you’ve heard of unexplained events from neighbours, or things you’ve encountered yourself that make no sense. The strange flickering of lights,…
Ottawa Hospital’s new digital tool can help track immunizations
Lately, measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases have been making headlines. With this in mind, The Ottawa Hospital offers a free digital immunization record that allows Canadians to securely manage their immunizations…