Stittsville Knights of Columbus go online with fundraisers
The Stittsville Knights of Columbus have created two charity fundraisers for the community to participate in and they are both online. All proceeds will be donated to various Stittsville community charities, the…
SBA hosting small business virtual discussion on government support during COVID-19
Stittsville small business owners are invited to participate in an online discussion, taking place on April 30 and hosted by the Stittsville Business Association (SBA), to speak about current local support…
Goulbourn Museum bringing virtual craft days to community
The Goulbourn Museum has been proactive in bringing their many programs and activities to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Sunday, April 25, the museum is bringing another activity…
Company of Fools celebrate birth of Shakespeare with Ottawa Public Library
(Shakespeare in the Park – Romeo and Juliet performed by Company of Fools in Stittsville in August 2019. Photo: Stittsville Central) Every summer A Company of Fools brings their Torchlight…
Pocopazzo generously cooks for hospital workers
In times like these, we praise those who go out of their way to complete generous acts of kindness. Emanuele and Angela Leonforte are just two of many Stittsville residents…
Ottawa Public Health supports opening of community gardens
(Kim Bonin, Manager of Jo-Jo’s Community Garden in Stittsville at the entrance to the garden. Photo: Stittsville Central.) Community gardens were included in the recently announced closures of recreational spaces. As…
Traffic calming measures – installation dates altered due to COVID-19
(Kittiwake Drive, Stittsville) Ottawa is making adjustments to the installation dates for the 2020 Temporary Traffic Calming Measures Program (TTCMP) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The TTCMP follows…
Ottawa Public Library provides vast variety of virtual programs and services
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is closed until June 30, but continues to operate its extensive online services and resources, providing enhanced digital content, collections and programming to connect and…
Sani-Sol – a Stittsville company high in demand
(Sani-Sol storefront at 149 Iber Road, Stittsville) Cleaning products are all the rage. Products like wipes, sprays, and disinfectants as well as sanitizer are just some of the products flying…
Employee tests positive for COVID-19 at Hazeldean Road McDonald’s
Today, April 17, an employee from the McDonald’s location at 510 Hazeldean Road has reported that they have tested positive for COVID-19. A press release from McDonald’s Canada stated, “local…
Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis step up with computers for kids through KC4K campaign
The Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis are partnering with Kiwanis Bytown to lead a program to put computers in the hands of kids who are in need to continue their on-line studies through…
UPDATED – What to eat: a list of Stittsville restaurants offering take-out options
(Graphic: WIVB) Are you tired of cooking the same thing over and over? Feeling unsatisfied with the leftovers in your fridge? Having one of those days when you don’t want…
Donate to the drive – a bottle drive for Jack and Greg
Would you happen to have empty wine bottles, beer bottles, and/or beer cans? Are you looking to minimize clutter in the garage? Would you like to kindly support an inspiring…
Stittsville resident plays piano tunes virtually for seniors
(Allan Ryan of Stittsville sits at his piano in his basement music retreat ready to play tunes for seniors and shut-ins through his virtual service. Photo: Allan Ryan) Seniors in…
Eligibility criteria expanded for access to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, was stern in today’s news conference when he stated, “the country is still contending with the first wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Loosening controls too…