Category: Provincial Government
Vaccines eligibility expanded – 40+ can receive doses starting May 13th
The City of Ottawa and Ottawa Public Health provided new information on the situation with COVID-19 vaccines with eligibility being expanded.
Upgrades coming to Stittsville’s Ralph Street Park
This week, the City received confirmation of funding for a total investment of $5 million for 29 park renewal projects across Ottawa over the next five years. Stittsville is on the list…
New measures jointly discussed by OPH, OPS and By-law to curb COVID-19 transmission
Representatives of Ottawa Public Health (OPH), City of Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services, and Ottawa Police Service (OPS) met to discuss how the new measures might best be administered for a positive impact on health.
City adds shuttle buses to ease vaccine over-bookings at Eva James Memorial Community Centre
The City of Ottawa is adding resources today to deal with the provincial issues on the booking system. The system has experienced over-bookings on March 23, 24 and 25 for community vaccination clinics…
What ‘Red’ status means for local businesses: everyone’s had enough!
Ottawa entered the provincial Red-Control status at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, March 19. Naturally, for many of Stittsville’s beloved local businesses, this means the need to adjust once again…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower fills us in on news of the week and what to look forward to in the upcoming weeks. From news on the tender process and opening in 2023 of…
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…