Category: Shopping
The first FUNdraiser hosted by Knights of Columbus provides boost to Stittsville Food Bank
The first FUNdraiser outdoor market hosted by the Stittsville Knights of Columbus took place in Village Square Park on Sunday, July 18. Over 25 vendors participated…
Knights of Columbus FUNdraiser supporting Stittsville Food Bank
On Sunday, July 18 from 9:00am – 4:00pm the Village Square Park will come alive with a community/farmer’s market.
Step 3 of Ontario reopening plan coming days earlier – July 16
Ontario will move to Step 3 on Friday, July 16 at 12:01am, a full five days ahead of the originally scheduled date of July 21. This is good news for all local businesses that have been experiencing difficult times.
The Little Red Spade offers something different at each Makers Market
You can find many locally made gifts for that special someone or even yourself! Father’s Day is on June 20th and you are sure to find the perfect gift for Dad at the Makers Market this Saturday, June 19 or Sunday, June 20.
Curbside pick-up is low risk – transmission between employees is the concern
In memo to City Council on April 22nd, Dr. Vera Etches made clear that retail and restaurant curbside pickup is a low-risk activity supported by Ottawa Public Health.
Stittsville Business Association not enthusiastic with proposed small business tax sub-class
A tax deferral program for small businesses this year would have been preferred says Allan Ryan, President of the Stittsville Business Association…
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…
Ottawa Artisans on-line store a huge success: offers something for everyone
It has been an incredible year for Andréanne King since she first brought us her story last January on the start-up of Ottawa Artisans. The on-line store for local artisans, with many coming from Stittsville…
Outdoor Artisan and Makers Markets Kicks Off Another Season on Saturday
Saturday, March 20th marks the unofficial beginning of the season for the “Outdoor Artisan and Makers Markets” hosted by The Little Red Spade. Even better? This first market is free for vendors!
Taxes, parking tickets and OC Transpo operating costs a concern for SBA during meeting with Councillor Gower
Several concerns were brought to the attention of Councilor Gower who attended the recent meeting of the Executive of the Stittsville Business Association (SBA)…
Looking for a quirky Valentine’s Day gift? Ingenium can help
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you are searching for something out of the ordinary – perhaps a little geeky – then Victoria Main can help you with that. Victoria is the Retail Coordinator for the Ingenium Boutiques and she lives in Stittsville.
City funding assures Stittsville Business Association banner project will fly
We have written many times that small businesses are the core of every community and for Stittsville this is no exception. The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) has been working diligently with Councillor Glen Gower…
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…
City of Ottawa clarifies stay-at-home guidelines for community
The City of Ottawa has clarified how the Province of Ontario’s new stay-at-home measures will alter public access to some of its facilities and temporarily suspend in-person counter services.
Intenseffex supports local charities while offering fair and affordable PPE for the community
During this pandemic, Intenseffex has strived to find the most affordable and fair PPE pricing for the community. It has been challenging with the unstable supply chains as well as price-gouging by some.