OPINION: Transformative Culture Change in Long-Term Care Homes: What is it and what does it look like?
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Category: Community
Make road safety a priority every day
If you are heading outside this weekend, whether it is to walk, run, bike, scooter or go for a drive, the Ottawa Police Service reminds you to be aware of your surroundings and follow all rules of the road.
Craving sated – Maverick’s Donut Company has opened in Stittsville!
We have all been waiting for it – the day that Maverick’s opens in Stittsville. Well, today was that day and the line-ups proved the anticipation of the opening.
Stittsville’s Hazeldean Pharmacy RxPharmaChoice welcomed to town during grand opening
Brother and sister team of Ritesh (Rick) and Neha Patel received a warm welcome to the community of Stittsville during the grand opening of their Hazeldean Pharmacy RxPharmaChoice on October 2nd.
Official ground breaking ceremony for Stittsville’s Switzer on Main
The damp weather of September 30, 2020 did not take away from the enthusiastic crowd who gathered for the ground breaking ceremony of the new development – Switzer on Main.
Ottawa Public Library – services and virtual events
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day! To recognize this important day, Ottawa Public Library (OPL) in collaboration with the City of Ottawa and other Indigenous community organizations is hosting a series of virtual events on the theme of resilience.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Glen Gower wants to make residents aware of the following upcoming and ongoing Stittsville construction operations and installations that may affect your travel or daily life.
Public skating opens by registration only at Cardel-Recreation Complex-Goulbourn
On October 1st, public skating at the Cardel-Recreation Complex-Goulbourn in Stittsville will start-up again following Ottawa Health guidelines.
Paramedics staying safe with new PPE options – out of this world
Ottawa’s Paramedics will be looking a little space-age as they continue to find ways to provide safe and reliable service during the global pandemic.
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)
Bagpipes fill Stittsville’s air for the virtual Kidney Walk on September 27
There is nothing like waking up to the sound of bagpipes filling the air, especially when played for the benefit of a life-saving cause.
Premier Doug Ford recognizes the work of the Stittsville Business Association
With a message and mandate of – think and support our local Stittsville businesses as much as possible – Allan Ryan, President of the Stittsville Business Association (SBA) received a Certificate of Appreciation from Premier Doug Ford this week.
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Glen Gower
Councillor Glen Gower shares some community notes with Stittsville residents – call for feedback; need for volunteers and school zone traffic.
Stittsville Lions Club find new way to make up for loss of donations at Parade of Lights
The Stittsville Lions Club have creatively found a new way to raise funds in lieu of collecting donations at the cancelled Parade of Lights.
Stittsville’s skating champion Katie Xu adds to her awards
With an awards case that outshines most hall of fame athletes, Stittsville’s skating champion Katie Xu has just added two more!