COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower invites you to indicate your interest by December 23 to participate on his committee for Stittsville’s Main Street Revitalization.
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COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower, this week, is asking Stittsville residents to thank the front-line workers at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital for their extensive labour of care to keep us safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Playground equipment at Village Square Park to be renewed – some back history and city seeks your input
How did the playground and buildings come to be at Village Square Park in Stittsville? Nevada tickets were often sold for fundraising endeavours in Stittsville in the 90’s. The Goulbourn Township Historical Society had an initiative…
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…
OC Transpo ‘my alerts’ user data compromised
In a late afternoon press release, the City of Ottawa is notifying everyone who subscribes to the OC Transpo My Alerts system…
City of Ottawa winter programming goes online
The City of Ottawa winter e-guides are available online November 30. Stay healthy and active this winter by registering for any of the Ottawa winter recreation and arts activities.
COMMUNITY NOTES: From the desk of Councillor Gower
For the week of November 30th, Councillor Gower is sharing information on the lighting up of the Village Square Park and a house decorating contest that the Stittsville Lions are hosting…
OC Transpo driver transporting Stittsville passengers – tests positive for COVID-19
This evening a press release from OC Transpo announced that they have received confirmation that an operator has tested positive for COVID-19. Their last day of work was November 24.
Developer re-submits application for 130 Huntmar Drive
A revised development submission for 130 Huntmar has been received by the the City. The submission included a proposed Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Plan of Subdivision…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower shares important information from the Ottawa Police regarding safety in our community; winter parking bans;
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week, Councillor Gower has heard your concerns about speeding in Stittsville and addresses this issue. He also is seeking your feedback on…
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.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
It’s another week and Councillor Glen Gower shares some community notes on the temporary closure of Huntmar Drive; new crossing guards; a Canada Post pilot project; and his November 17 webinar…
Property taxes up 3% – money coming to Stittsville
Expected funding from the province for COVID-19 related expenses will assist in keeping property taxes at three percent for 2021 (approximately $110 per household)