McKhool & the Gang hosting kids Halloween zoom party
Halloween 2020 is bound to look a little different. Enter JUNO Award nominee and MASC artist Chris McKhool with an idea: a free Kids Halloween Zoom Party on Saturday October 31 at 6:00 pm…
Extendicare proposes long term care facility for 2510 Wellings Private
A Revised Site Plan Control application has been received by the City to construct a 4-storey 256-bed Extendicare Long Term Care Facility to be located at 2510 Wellings Private…
529 residential units and retail space proposed for 6171 Hazeldean Road
The City has received a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Plan of Subdivision Proposal application from the Zayoun Group Inc. for 6171 Hazeldean Road…
The pandemic puppy – a wise decision?
There has been a lot written lately about the so-called “pandemic puppy.” The story boils down to this: countless Canadians who are bored and lonely during the lockdown are rushing out to buy or adopt puppies, and when the health crisis is over…
Stittsville Business Association – time to come up with a game plan for Stittsville businesses
The Stittsville Business Association (SBA) wants the province and city to use this time of restaurant closures to come up with a game plan for the local businesses.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
This week Councillor Gower focuses his community notes on Halloween, an information meeting for proposed rezoning at 54 Springbrook Road, Campanale Homes clearing their land…
Ghostly Tales of Goulbourn – a Halloween lecture from Goulbourn Museum
Former Stittsville resident, S. Bernard Shaw, brought to life the true tales of 17 ghost stories that took place in Goulbourn Township over the past 100 years. His book entitled, “Ghosts of Goulbourn” was published in 2004.
Stittsville United Church celebrates historical 175 years in the community
This year marks the 175 anniversity of the Stittsville United Church. The church that stands with its graveyard at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Fernbank Road has a history that takes you back to 1819.
Kanata entrepreneur Mathew Paquet focuses myMarketing on local business needs
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.
City further clarifies impact of provincial restrictions on recreation activities and rentals
Additional details have been received by the City on the provincial stage-two modified restrictions. Following provincial guidelines, the limitation of 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors still applies – with masks mandatory and to be worn in all facilities.
Stittsville pharmacies offering flu shots
To help those who want to get a flu shot locally, aside from your family doctor, Stittsville Central has put together a list of those pharmacies in Stittsville providing flu shots this season.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares with our Stittsville community the challenge of the City budget and asks for your feedback; keeping our catch basins clean; he’s hiring a part-time assistant; City flu shot clinics and locations…
Rural Root Theatre virtually acts out ‘Bad Auditions…On Camera’
Ron Gardner, President of Rural Root Theatre (RRTC) and Vice-President of Kanata Theatre, says, “It is important to me to keep theatre alive and in the community…It is RRTC’s mission statement to do just that.”
Mask up or face the consequences – OC Transpo
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, at a media event on Friday, strongly emphasized, “No more warnings. As of Tuesday, no mask, no ride, and you will be issued a ticket.”
New restrictions for Ottawa effective October 10 – support Stittsville’s local restaurants
Ontario has placed new restrictions on Ottawa, Peel Region and Toronto due to the record number of increased COVID-19 cases. Effective October 10, indoor dining at restaurants and bars will be prohibited…