Celebrate First Responders Day May 1st
May 1, 2020 is National First Responders Day. Celebrate with Ottawa’s First Responders Foundation (OFRF) as they share their stories and launch an awareness campaign to celebrate the day. This is an…
Essential workers supported by local businesses and SBA
(The staff at Stittsville Villa show their appreciation for the ‘thank you’ lunch provided by the Stittsville Business Association.) Over the past couple of weeks, the Stittsville Business Association (SBA),…
Former Stittsville resident and Bell Warrior Michael Hoecht signs with Los Angeles Rams
(Michael Hoecht #47 playing the Bell Warriors Bantam 2012 A-Cup semi-final win over the Gloucester South Raiders when the Warriors won 56-35. Photo: Bell Warriors) Coming from Ohio, Michael Hoecht,…
Phased in approach to reopening the province – no firm dates
The Ontario government is planning a stage-by-stage approach to reopening the economy under A Framework for Reopening our Province, which outlines the criteria. Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and health experts…
Public meeting date set for 5924 and 5938 Hazeldean Road zoning amendment application
The City’s Planning Committee is holding a public meeting on the zoning amendment application for the proposed development at 5924 and 5938 Hazeldean Road. The meeting will take place on…
Front line workers to receive ‘pandemic pay premium’
(Premier Doug Ford makes announcement of pandemic pay for front line workers on April 25, 2020. Photo: Ontario Government) In recognition of the dedication, long hours and increased risk of…
Jo-Jo’s community garden could reopen under strict guidelines
This morning Premier Doug Ford gave the go-ahead for community gardens to be reopened by amending a previous emergency order to include them as an essential service. This move will ensure…
Ottawa fire, paramedics and police kept busy with two serious area accidents
(Photo: Ottawa Paramedic Services) Frontline members of the Ottawa Fire Service, Ottawa Paramedic Service and Ottawa Police were kept busy in the Stittsville area with two serious motor vehicle accidents.…
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…