Author: Lillian Knoops
Stittsville Rotary Club offering additional mental health seminars
The Ottawa-Stittsville Rotary Club is offering two free virtual webinars on mental health, in recognition of Mental Health Week (May 3-9).
Stittsville’s Jesse Card becomes Acting Executive Director of Youth Ottawa
On March 22nd, Stittsville resident Jesse Card was appointed as the Acting Executive Director at Youth Ottawa. Jesse took over after Ian Bingeman, the former Executive Director, left the organization.
New measures jointly discussed by OPH, OPS and By-law to curb COVID-19 transmission
Representatives of Ottawa Public Health (OPH), City of Ottawa By-law and Regulatory Services, and Ottawa Police Service (OPS) met to discuss how the new measures might best be administered for a positive impact on health.
Helen Thai selected as one of twenty McCall MacBain Scholars
Helen Thai, of Stittsville, was awarded a McCall MacBain Scholarship. The scholarship will help Helen pursue her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at McGill.
Former Stittsville resident publishing debut novel
April 23rd will mark a momentous occasion for Kyle Bentley, a former Stittsville resident. Kyle’s debut novel, The Nightmare Schematic, is releasing next Friday.
City of Ottawa: Select city parks will have hours temporarily amended
The City will work in accordance with Ward Councillors to determine which parks are problematic and should therefore have their hours temporarily amended.
Mobile Klinik: Device repair right at your doorstep
(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…
Expect to see more people on bikes and put safety first
While motorists might not be used to seeing cyclists on the road, they should always keep an eye out for them. The rules of the road do apply to cyclists as well…
Goulbourn Museum virtual 2021 Speaker Series begins April 15th
Goulbourn Museum’s 2021 Speaker Series begins on April 15th with “One Tweedsmuir at a Time: How the Women’s Institute preserves community histories”.
344 units proposed for apartment buildings on 21 Huntmar Drive
Ward 6 (Stittsville) Councillor Glen Gower recognizes that “there is a big demand for more rental apartments in Stittsville, and in the City’s master plans areas like this one on Hazeldean Road have long been intended for multi-storey buildings.”
NOTEBOOK: What OC Transpo’s service changes mean for Stittsville
OC Transpo has announced two changes to their service: the annual spring service adjustments as well as new adjustments made in response to the impact on ridership…
Benny&Co. Foundation launches annual fundraiser to send special needs youth to summer camp
From April 1 to 18, Benny&Co. restaurants will be raising funds to go towards The Benny&Co. Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser. The Benny&Co. Foundation aims to “help young people with special needs…
Kitten saved from Stittsville weekend fire – GoFundMe campaign organized for family
Ottawa Fire Services was able to save a kitten from a house fire over the weekend.
GoFundMe launched to help Anastasia get a fresh start
A campaign launched to support Anastasia, of Stittsville, who was born with Spina Bifida. She recently faced further adversity when her right leg had to be amputated following an infection.
Stittsville on Patrol: The patrol will continue with season 2
Stittsville on Patrol, the hilarious comedy series created by Christopher Redmond and starring Ben Milks, will premiere its second season in September.