COMMENT: Stittsville’s community spirit rises in 2020
The holidays are a time to reflect and look back on the year that was. We spend time with our loved ones, share the annual feast and find joy in giving to others. Albeit, Grinch stealing Christmas is a palpable theme this year.
Fill the Bus raises thousands of pounds of food for those in need
On December 19, residents, City staff , OC Transpo and Loblaw company stores came together to ensure that the 36th annual ‘Fill the Bus’ food drive was a success. It is Ottawa’s largest single-day grocery store food drive.
Update on library services during holidays and lockdown
The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be scaling back some of its services in compliance with the provincial shutdown set to begin on December 26. OPL will offer “curbside” returns and holds pickup…
Champlain Community Support Network offer tools for caregivers during the holidays
Are you a caregiver? Caregivers are everywhere in our community, and look after people they are connected to. They may be young caregivers dropping in to look after grandparents on a weekly basis.
Holiday hours and new fees for Ottawa Police Service
With the Holiday Season upon us, Ottawa Police Service announce a change of service hours over the holidays – from December 24, 2020 to January 1, 2021 – with Front Desk Services at the police stations…
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
In his weekly update, Councillor Gower sends greetings for the holiday season; shares updates on…
There are options for affordable home ownership in Stittsville
Phil Sweetnam is the owner of PBC Sweetnam Holdings and offers an option for home ownership for first-time home buyers or for those looking to downsize.
Napoli’s bring Christmas cheer to frontline workers
Napoli’s Cafe of Stittsville is known for their philanthropy throughout the year and always look forward to hosting their favourite fundraiser – the annual VIP charity event.
Holiday season schedule changes for City and OC Transpo
With the Christmas season and the New Year upon us, the City of Ottawa and OC Transpo have released their schedule changes during the holidays.
Check your ticket you could be $500K richer – Lotto Max
Did you win? There are two weeks left to claim a Lotto Max Maxmillions prize worth $500,000 from the Friday, January 3, 2020 Lotto Max draw.
What do Santa, donuts and real estate have in common – the Stittsville Food Bank of course
The idea was sparked by the Chris Scott Real Estate team in Stittsville – raise funds for the Stittsville Food Bank in lieu of their annual ‘epic’ Christmas client party.
Warmstone Family Dentistry presented with Thomas Cavanagh business of the year award
December 12, 2020 marked the inaugural presentation of the Thomas Cavanagh Business of the Year Award from the Stittsville Business Association (SBA) to Warmstone Family Dentistry.
Stittsville author John W. Egan releases a new genre of stories
If you haven’t completed your Christmas shopping and are looking for new reading material, then this is the novel for you. Author John W. Egan of Stittsville has released…
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.
Vendors brave the weather at The Little Red Spade Christmas Market
The weather was not in the favour of the various vendors, or customers, participating in the last Christmas Market at The Little Red Spade on December 12, so we decided to help them out.