Category: Seniors
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The City of Ottawa and the CRT Developments (Claridge, Richcraft and Tamarack) reached an agreement to purchase five hectares of Shea Woods.
Ontario expands fourth-dose eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine
Starting April 7th, 2022, Ontarians over 60 years of age as well as Inuit and Métis individuals over 18 will be eligible for their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sports enthusiast and local historian Ann McCooeye passes away
Ann McCooeye will be remembered for her dry wit, stamina, sportsmanship, local historical knowledge and kindness.
Ontario government eliminating fees for police record checks for volunteers
The Ontario government is making it easier to volunteer and encourage volunteerism.
Residents of Stittsville’s Granite Ridge Care Community will soon receive increased direct care
This provincial funding includes $1,953,588 going to Granite Ridge Care Community in Stittsville to hire additional staff this year.
Stittsville’s retiree French classes flourish with a bon vivant group
In 2013, the Stittsville Library introduced conversational French language lessons for retirees.
Nominations are now open for the 2022 Stittsville Volunteer Awards
The Stittsville Volunteer Awards is your opportunity to bring the dedicated community involvement of your nominee to light.
Open Letter: In Memory of John Curry
I am writing this letter today on behalf of myself and my colleagues at the Stittsville Business Association. I also think that much of what is shared in this letter will resonate with many others in our community as well.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In this week’s update from Councillor Gower, shares the kindness shown from our community to the families who lost their homes in the recent fire on Aridus Crescent and links to donate to support the families effected.
Ottawa Police alerting the public of an active ‘Grandparent Scam’ in the city
‘Grandparent’ scam preys on your emotional factor to de-fraud you…be vigilant when receiving calls for help from supposed family members.
A wonderful 100th for centenarian Ernie Allen who ‘keeps running’
Ernie Allen turned 100 on Friday, January 14, 2022 with the arrangements to celebrate beginning back in early October. At that time, Wildpine Residence Assistant Manager, Lucy Di Santo…
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.
Leigh Couture named Executive Director at Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
On December 1st, Leigh Couture will become the new Executive Director at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre taking over from Michelle Hurtubise.
Launch of “Plague Take It” almanac leads to additional project
Plague Take It had its book launch and signing on November 9th. Over half of the book’s contributing writers attended the event, which included readings of short pieces.
Remembering Stittsville’s nurse veteran: Lieutenant-Colonel Harriet (Hallie) Sloan
The very first recipient of the ‘Thank You Canada and Allied Forces 1945-2005 Medal’ was Hallie Sloan, 88, of Stittsville who served with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps during World War II.