Category: News
Need a break from the news? Escape with any of the books listed on the Ottawa Public Library’s most read books of 2021
The darkest time of the year is the perfect time to light up your life with a great book — especially during these days of disappointing news. If you are curious about what book lovers in Ottawa read this year…
Temporary Fringewood Drive COVID testing centre pauses operations
The closest testing centre near Stittsville is located at Moodie COVID-19 care and testing centre – 595 Moodie Drive, Ottawa. Anyone over six months old is eligible to be tested by appointment only
Here we go again – 2022 starts with another round of restrictions
Due to the high number of COVID cases in Ontario, an uncommon Sunday evening cabinet meeting took place with Premier Doug Ford and his ministers.
Governor General recognizes Stittsville’s Larry Matschke for his volunteerism
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to 22 exceptional individuals – one of those honourees being Larry Matschke.
Chris Scott Real Estate’s ‘Donuts and Santa’ does it again for the Stittsville Food Bank
Last year was so successful that again this year the Chris Scott team held their 2nd annual fundraiser in support of the Stittsville Food Bank.
Notes from nature – the trees of Stittsville
As the holiday season descends upon us, trees come to the forefront of many households’ thoughts. Of course these are Christmas trees…
Artwork of the artists at Wildpine Residence on display at Stittsville Library
In August, 2021, four artists of Wildpine Residence held their first art show – Chuck Wood, Ernie Allen, Annie Swinemar and Anne Hearn. They are now sharing their abundance of talent with the public.
Stittsville Lions Club annual fundraiser fills the food hampers at Stittsville Food Bank
The Stittsville District Lions Club have been holding their Annual Fundraiser for several years. This year was no different – the Stittsville Lions chose the Stittsville Food Bank to help fill the Christmas hampers.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Here’s a summary of the Ottawa COVID-19 situation as of the morning – Monday, December 20, 2021.
Ottawa Fire wants you to stay safe during the holidays
Tom Miller is the Sector Chief for District 8 at Ottawa Fire Station 81 here in Stittsville. In a conversation with Stittsville Central he shares precautions…
OC Transpo winter and holiday schedule adjustments and construction detours begin December 19
A special holiday OC Transpo service will be in place from Monday, December 20 to Saturday, January 1.
An update from the Ottawa COVID-19 Emergency Operations Centre
This news came in late Saturday evening and is the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 vaccinations…
Police lay charges involving firearms investigation – search warrant executed in Stittsville
Shaver was arrested by the OPP Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) Unit yesterday and a search warrant was executed at a residence in Stittsville.
Stittsville family needs a little help
The family are long-time Stittsville residents, the Slater family. Harold and Dorothy Slater raised their family of three children on Second Avenue (now Lanigan) – Sharon, Debbie and Mark.
SBA announces new President and the Thomas Cavanagh Business of the Year Award
(Andrea Greenhous, becomes the President of the Stittsville Business Association, announced at their final meeting for 2021 held on December 7.) On December 7, the Stittsville Business Association (SBA) held…