Category: Provincial Government
Province gives approval for OCDSB to proceed with tender for new Stittsville high school
As part of Ontario’s ongoing efforts to build and improve local schools, the province has given the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board approval to proceed to award the tender…
Local support has never been more essential than now for Stittsville businesses
With the Provincial restrictions having been extended until at least February 11, it is crucial that residents support our local business and restaurant community of Stittsville. Already in a precarious position…
Framework for a community benefits charge by-law for developers approved by Planning Committee
The City’s Planning Committee has approved a framework for a community benefits charge by-law, to enable the City to collect fees that would fund community-oriented projects.
Councillor Gower provides update on impact of Province’s stay-at-home measures for City services
Councillor Gower has shared an update on some of the key points on the impact the Province’s new stay-at-home measures will effect services and recreation. Read more on Councillor Gower’s website.
Check your ticket you could be $500K richer – Lotto Max
Did you win? There are two weeks left to claim a Lotto Max Maxmillions prize worth $500,000 from the Friday, January 3, 2020 Lotto Max draw.
Ottawa to be the site of provincial COVID-19 safety and compliance campaigns
An education and enforcement initiative takes place this week in Ottawa being conducted by the Ontario government. The campaign will ensure that retailers and malls have safety protocols…
Stittsville Extendicare to receive $26.5M in provincial funding for new long-term care facility
Stittsville is closer to receiving an additional 256 long-term care beds at the newly proposed Stittsville Extendicare on Hazeldean Road. Goldie Ghamari, MPP for Carleton…
PHOTOS: Remembrance Day 2020 in Stittsville
The Stittsville Legion held their annual Remembrance Day ceremony with a diminished group in attendance, but the honour to our Veterans and thoughts of our Military families was ever-present.
Crime Prevention Week – November 1-7
This year’s theme, “Serving Ontario, Protecting Communities”, will connect Ottawa Police Service (OPS) officers with residents to show individuals and groups…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Glen Gower shares some community notes on the upcoming City of Ottawa Budget; the new schools coming to our community; overnight roadwork at Stittsville Main and Orville Streets;…
Stittsville Business Association – time to come up with a game plan for Stittsville businesses
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) wants the province and city to use this time of restaurant closures to come up with a game plan for the local businesses.
City further clarifies impact of provincial restrictions on recreation activities and rentals
Additional details have been received by the City on the provincial stage-two modified restrictions. Following provincial guidelines, the limitation of 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors still applies – with masks mandatory and to be worn in all facilities.
Hazeldean Pharmacy – RxPharmaChoice set to celebrate grand opening
Ritesh (Rick) Patel is looking forward to celebrate the grand opening of his new Hazeldean Pharmacy RxPharmaChoice located at 6150 Hazeldean Road in Stittsville (situated between The Royal Oak and Hazeldean Gardens)
700 Cope Road – site plan approved for Stittsville high school
With the financing firmly in place and design plans in the City’s hands, the new Stittsville public high school is now another step closer to being built.
‘Reckless behaviour’ leaving pets in hot cars
(A Beagle in a closed-up vehicle – Iryna Inshyna Shutterstock) “It is critically important to ensure all pets are protected from the potential fatal effects of the hot summer sun,”…