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Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority launches interactive app for the Carp River Conservation Area

Lillian KnoopsJune 9, 2021June 9, 2021

Visitors to the Carp River Conservation Area can experience their visit like never before with the new interactive and educational app, EcoTrekr, which was inspired by Pokémon GO. EcoTrekr is available to download for free on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

To help bridge digital divide Stittsville Library loaning Chromebooks

Lesley McKayMay 18, 2021May 17, 2021

The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) staff realize that there are some in the community who don’t have access to computers or the internet. For that reason, the OPL has put in place safe access to printing, WiFi and computers…

Mobile Klinik: Device repair right at your doorstep

Lillian KnoopsApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021

(Mobil Klinik has arrived in Stittsville. A new mobile business for the repair of smartphones and tablets right at your doorstep. Photo: provided) Good news, Stittsville! Residents can now get…

Stittsville’s Heather Larmer recognized by Canadian Defence Review for her accomplishments

Lesley McKayJanuary 4, 2021January 4, 2021

For years when you heard the terms Aerospace and Defence they were usually associated to a male dominated field as a career choice. For one Stittsville resident…

Kanata entrepreneur Mathew Paquet focuses myMarketing on local business needs

Lesley McKayOctober 16, 2020October 16, 2020

Mathew Paquet grew up in Kanata, graduated from Ottawa University and in 2019 while attending school had the foresight to found his company – myMarketing – answering the needs of small and medium sized businesses in an ever-changing digital world.

Comet NEOWISE lights up Stittsville’s nighttime sky

Lesley McKayJuly 17, 2020

(Astronauts on the International Space Station captured this shot of Comet NEOWISE as it hurled through the sky. Photo: NASA) Comet Neowise is paying a visit to the inner solar…

Part II – Richmond’s Shop Safety PPE deemed essential to meet COVID-19 pandemic needs

Lesley McKayJune 17, 2020June 17, 2020

(In 1981 when Ronald Myers started AF Pollution Abatement Systems Inc. he drove the roads of Ontario and attended trade shows selling his absorbent product Oclansorb. Here is Ronald at a trade…

Geek Squad a hit with Stittsville students – now bringing it all online

Lesley McKayMay 13, 2020

Now in its fifth year, Geek Squad Academy is a guided, hands-on learning program that partners Best Buy Geek Squad Agents with local schools across Canada to teach kids about the latest…

Kanata-Stittsville Kiwanis step up with computers for kids through KC4K campaign

Lesley McKayApril 16, 2020April 16, 2020

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…

Crime Prevention Ottawa shares fraud and property crime pointers

Lesley McKayApril 8, 2020

Crime Prevention Ottawa (CPO) says that unfortunately there are criminals who use the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity for their activities. CPO offers this excellent resource, adapted from Victim Support Europe,…

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Ottawa Police alert public to ‘SIM card swapping’ scam

Lesley McKayDecember 7, 2019

(Ottawa Police Huntmar Station) “SIM card swapping” is a scam affecting consumers all over North America and the Ottawa Police want the public to be alerted to this scam. The…

Goulbourn Museum wants to hear from teachers and students for a digital storytelling proposal on local history

Lesley McKayOctober 8, 2019

Attention all teachers and students – Goulbourn Museum wants to hear from you. The Goulbourn Museum is partnering with 3D Virtual Crafting on a project application with the Virtual Museums of…

Ford Motors introduces updated technology at their Connectivity and Innovation Centre in Stittsville

Lesley McKayJune 10, 2019June 10, 2019

(All photos: Barry Gray) On Thursday, June 6th, Ford Motors introduced the media to Ford’s new Connectivity and Innovation Centre (CIC) on Palladium Drive in Stittsville. The facility is just…

Open data part of Ottawa’s smart city 2.0 strategy – be a Beta tester

Lesley McKayMay 28, 2019

As part of the City of Ottawa’s Smart City 2.0 Strategy, Open Ottawa, you now have the opportunity to be their Beta testers.  The City wants to engage the public to…

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